Jerry Costello, Director of the Department of Agriculture

Jerry Costello

Jerry Costello (D)

Director of the Department of Agriculture

Role Summary

This elected official represents constituents by introducing and voting on legislation, conducting oversight of government operations, and serving on committees.

Quick Facts

Party

Democrat

Age

Religion

Catholic

Birthplace

Belleville, IL

Residence

Smithton, IL

Born

February 13, 1969

Family

Wife: Lori; 3 Children: Jerry III, Victoria, Danielle

Contact

Contact Form agr.illinois.gov

Election Info

Current Term03/02/2020 — Present

First Elected03/02/2020

Next Director of the Department of Agriculture Election2026

Education

Graduated

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Political Career2

Representative

Illinois State House of Representatives

2011-2019

Director

Illinois Department of Agriculture

2020-present

Professional Background4

Former Assistant Chief of Police

Paratrooper

82nd Airborne Division, United States Army

Former Patrolman

Financial Advisor

Huntleigh Securities Corporation

present

Organizations4

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Lifetime Member

present

Catholic War Veterans

Member

Fraternal Order of Police

Member

present

Laborers International Union of Northern America

Member

present