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The Business & Industry Federation of Economic Concern (BIFEC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization composed of regional and statewide businesses, trade and professional associations, corporations or corporate departments interested in staying informed on Illinois business issues.

 The term “BIFEC” was first used in April 1975 to promote a major statehouse gathering: The Businessmen’s March on Springfield (IL).  The march advocated concern and changes in Illinois Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Compensation Laws.  Thereafter, BIFEC evolved as a coalition of corporations & management associations concerned about legislation impacting the business community. 

BIFEC provides a forum for quality discussion on business issues and only meets when the General Assembly is in session in Springfield, Illinois. BIFEC does not advocate any specific positions or policy.


BIFEC 2019-2021 Officers

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Chair
Matthew W. Hart

Illinois Trucking Association
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Vice Chair
Deno Perdiou

AT&T of Illinois
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Treasurer
Liz Hobart

Growmark, Inc.

BIFEC 2019-2021 Executive Committee

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Ben Jackson

Illinois Bankers Association
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Betsey Evans

Ameren Illinois
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Mark Grant

NFIB
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Susan Hilton

Illinois Association of School Boards
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Julie Sullivan

Illinois Realtors
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Laura Minzer

Illinois Life Insurance Council
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Kevin "KJ" Johnson

Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association
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Nick Reitz

Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives
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Michael Henry

ComEd
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Rob Carney

Past Chair
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BIFEC was incorporated in 1979 and the following members have served as Chairpersons

1977 - 1978 Phil Redick 
1978 - 1981 C. Ben Pitcher 
1981 - 1983 Charles Knittle 
1983 - 1987 Robert Walters 
1987 - 1989 Ronald Hoffman 
1989 - 1991 David Sykuta 
1991 - 1993 Donald Defoe 
1993 - 1995 Darcy Davidsmeyer 
1995 - 1997 Jay Shattuck
1997 - 1999 Joan Parker

1999 - 2001 J. Barry Johnson
2001 - 2003 Donald Schaefer
2003 - 2005 Keith Sias
2005 - 2007 Thomas Walters
2007 - 2009 Kim Maisch
2009 - 2011 Brad Babcook
2011 -
 2013 Randy Mitchelson
2013 - 2015 Scott Humbard
2013 - 2015 John Henriksen, Vice Chair
2015 - 2017 Dan Eichholz
2017-2019 Rob Carney

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BIFEC is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization composed of regional and statewide businesses, trade and professional associations, corporations or corporate departments interested in staying informed on Illinois business issues. Join us today for exclusive member access!

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Join BIFEC
  • Member Access
  • Contact
  • COVID-19 Updates
    • COVID-Agriculture
    • COVID-Environment
    • COVID-Energy
    • COVID-Ethics
    • COVID-Financial Institutions
    • COVID-Healthcare
    • COVID-Real Estate
    • COVID-Schools & Education
    • COVID-Taxes
    • COVID-Technology & Cyber Security
    • COVID-Telecommunications
    • COVID-Transportation
    • COVID-Workplace