Patrick Burke

Patrick Burke currently serves as the Economic Development Manager for the Village of Montgomery, IL, focusing on business retention and recruitment activities. Previously, Patrick held the position of Director of Economic Development for the Village of Villa Park, where guidance was provided for a complex mixed-use project through entitlement and incentive processes. As the Economic Development Director for the Village of Carpentersville, community branding initiatives were led, and during tenure at Invest Aurora, a public/private partnership was supported to promote development in Aurora, IL. Patrick's career in economic development began at the City of Moline, where key economic policies were crafted. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Iowa.