IIN Council
The purpose of the Illinois Innovation Network Council is to oversee and guide the activities of the Illinois Innovation Network driving research and innovation, workforce development, and economic growth throughout the state utilizing collaborative research, public-private partnerships, entrepreneurship, and educational and training programs.
JERRY BLAZEY
Vice president for research and innovation partnerships
Northern Illinois University
GARY KINSEL
Vice chancellor for research
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
DENISE COBB
Provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
RYAN HENDRICKSON
Vice provost of sponsored research
Eastern Illinois University
SUSAN MARTINIS
Vice chancellor for research and innovation
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
TJ AUGUSTINE
Vice chancellor for innovation
University of Illinois at Chicago
BRUCE SOMMER
Director of economic development and innovation
University of Illinois at Springfield
CHRIS MERRETT
Director of the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs
Western Illinois University
CRAIG MCLAUCHLAN
Associate vice president for research and graduate studies
Illinois State University
MARY DANIELS
Associate provost for academic innovation and strategic initiatives
Chicago State University
MIKE BEDELL
Dean of marketing and management
Northeastern Illinois University
MATT BELL
Managing director
Discovery Partners Institute
BETH CADA
Provost and vice president of academic affairs
Governors State University
RYAN SPAIN
Vice president, economic development
OSF Healthcare
Peoria Innovation Hub
ALEX STAGNARO-GREEN
Regional Dean
UIC Health Sciences Rockford