Eric Echevarria

Eric Echevarria has a comprehensive work history in law enforcement and military service. Eric began their career as a Police Officer with the City of Elgin in 1999 and later joined the Elgin IL Police Department. During their time with the Elgin IL Police Department, Eric served in various roles, including Detective Sergeant and Police Lieutenant. In 2020, they transitioned to the Elgin Police Department as a Police Commander before assuming the position of Chief of Police for the Peoria Police Department in 2021. Prior to their law enforcement career, Eric served in the United States Marine Corps from 1993 to 1997.

Eric Echevarria is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Public Administration at Northern Illinois University, which they are expected to complete in 2022. Eric previously obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Northeastern Illinois University in the years 2016 to 2018. In 2009 to 2011, they completed an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General at Benedictine University.