Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
Joe McNicholas serves as a Union Representative for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters since September 2020, acting as Union Steward for Teamsters 916. Concurrently, McNicholas has been a Marketing Assistant for the Illinois State Treasurer since January 2015, focusing on marketing research to identify target demographics for early childhood savings initiatives. Previous experience includes managing the Business Services Motor Pool at the Illinois Department of Transportation from January 2012 to January 2015 and overseeing the Orland Township Senior Citizen Motor Pool as both Fleet Manager and Event Coordinator from September 2009 to December 2011. Initial roles involved labor at Circle Metal and an administrative internship at Commercial Forged Products. McNicholas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Eastern Illinois University, earned in 2008.
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Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
IThe Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is dedicated to protecting the state’s portfolio, ensuring the liquidity of all investments, and consistently producing earnings at or above industry standards. Our investment decisions promote education, access, and opportunity for individuals and governmental bodies across our state to give families the tools to achieve the American Dream. The Treasurer’s Office is committed to fulfilling this mission in a highly professional and ethical manner, while striving for transparency, efficiency, and preservation of public trust. - State Investments - Illinois Growth & Innovation Fund (growth equity and venture capital) - Secure Choice Retirement Savings - Bright Start and Bright Directions College Savings Plans - Raising the Bar (ESG investments & corporate governance) - Student Investment Account (student loans) - Invest in Illinois programs (access to capital) - Illinois Funds (local government investment pool) - ePAY Merchant Payment Processing (credit and debit cards) - State Banking - Cannabis Banking - iCash/Unclaimed Property - Financial Education