A mother of three with a degree in public health and resume that includes avid community volunteerism, emerged from a pool of six candidates to be chosen to fill a vacant seat on the Buffalo Grove Park District board of commissioners.
After being interviewed by the park board in September, Kim Page was chosen shortly thereafter, and was sworn in Nov. 13 to fill the remainder of a vacant board seat, which expires April 2025. To remain on the board beyond that, Page would have to run and be elected to the seat.
“I am honored and excited to have this opportunity to serve our Park District and community. With three children ages 8, 9, and 11, I have been a long-time fan of the Buffalo Grove Park District and their programs, which I have made extensive use of,” Page stated in a Park District news release announcing her appointment.
She is taking over the seat from Tracy Bragg, who resigned in May.
Page has bachelor’s degree in public health from Northern Illinois University and works for Digital Currency Systems in Northbrook. Both she and her husband Scott grew up in Buffalo Grove and are raising their three children here too.
According to the release, she has volunteered with the Anti-Cruelty Society, Omni Youth Services, GiveNKind, Boy Scouts of America and the Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102 parent-teacher organization.
“From soccer and flag football, to dance, art classes, the Fitness Center, and birthday parties, my family has a soft spot for the Park District and the programs offered. I am looking forward to serving the community through making our Park District the best possible,” she stated in the release.
Park board President Scott Jacobson stated in the release that Page’s leadership is expected to enhance the Park District’s ability to provide “the best” services for patrons.
“After interviewing numerous impressive candidates for appointment to the Buffalo Grove Park District Board of Commissioners, it became clear that Kim Page’s experience, community engagement, and commitment to advancing Buffalo Grove truly distinguished her as our choice,” Jacobson stated in the release.
The release states that the park board employed an “open and transparent selection process,” indicating that all candidates submitted an application detailing their experiences along with statements on their interest in the position.
“Page’s experience and past participation in Park District programs made her the best choice to fill the remaining 17 months of the term,” officials stated in the release.
Though she was chosen to fill the vacancy, the board was so impressed with full pool of candidates that others have been invited to participate in other volunteer opportunities, according to the release.
