Peter Austin

Peter Austin is the County Administrator for McHenry County, IL, a position held since 2005. Previously, they served as County Administrator in Kendall County from 1997 to 2001 and as Assistant County Administrator in Lake County from 2001 to 2005. Their earlier experience also includes roles as Assistant to the Village Manager and Administrative Intern in the Village of Western Springs from 1994 to 1997. Peter Austin's responsibilities encompass overseeing a $250 million budget and coordinating nearly 1,400 employees across various departments while representing the county's interests at the state and federal levels. They attended Northern Illinois University from 1992 to 1994.