Katie Skibbe

Katie Skibbe currently serves as the Finance Director for The City of Lake Forest since May 2025. Prior to this role, Katie held the position of Corporate Controller and Business Manager at Hitchcock Design Group from January 2024 to May 2025, and served as Deputy Executive Director at Glenview Park District from May 2017 to January 2024. Katie's experience also includes serving as Superintendent of Business at Des Plaines Park District from May 2014 to May 2017, and Deputy Finance Director for the Village of Buffalo Grove from March 2008 to May 2014. Earlier in the career, Katie was the Accounting Manager at Des Plaines Park District from May 2005 to March 2008 and worked as a Tax Oriented Investment Accountant at JPMorgan Chase from June 2003 to May 2005. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration in Real Estate Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, both from DePaul University.