Jim Zay and his wife Katie live in Carol Stream with their son's Jimmy & Tyler. Jim Zay has been a DuPage County resident since 1971.

Jim's Education
Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL
BA Political Science & History

Immaculate Conception High School, Elmhurst, Illinois

Jim's Professional Experience
Treasurer & Purchasing Manager at Service Stampings Illinois Inc. in Roselle, IL

Jim has been working there since 1992. Service Stampings is a manufacturing company. Jim is responsible for all financial aspects from purchasing all goods, insurance, to employee benefits.

Elected offices:

• DuPage County Board (November 1999 – present)
• DuPage County Forest Preserve: 1999-2002
• Wayne Township Trustee: 1997 – 1999
• Republican Precinct Committeemen 1996- present
• Wayne Township Republican Chairman – 2006- present
• Vice Chairman at Large, Young Republican National Federation: 2001-2003
• Chairman, Illinois Federation of Young Republicans: 1999-2001
• President, DuPage Young Republicans: 1997-1999

County Committees

• Stormwater, Chairman
• Strategic Planning, Vice Chairman
• Judicial Public Safety
• Economic Development
• Intergovernmental
• Technology
• DuPage Workforce Board
• Fermi ILC Citizens Task Force

Civic/Business Activity

• Carol Stream Park District Youth Coach
• Knights of Columbus, Corpus Christi Church
  
• Corpus Christi Church: parishioner
  
• Elmhurst Elks Lodge 1531: member
  
• Illinois Manufacturing Association: member
• Roselle Chamber of Commerce: Board of Directors 1999-2001
• Wayne Township Trustee: 1997-1999
• DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner: 1999-2002
• DuPage County Board District 6: 1999-present

Political Affiliation
Republican

Past Committees

• Solid Waste
• Health & Human Services
• Legislative
• Rules
• Financial Forecast - Chairman
• Community Development Commission
• Home Advisory Group