Mayor Jim Daley, elected to office April 17, 2007, has been a resident of Homer Glen since 1987. Jim earned his B.A. in Political Science and Criminal Justice from St. Mary's College in Winnona, Minnesota. Jim is the father of three children, and was recently married to Denise, mother of three.
As President and owner/ manager of Daley Construction, Inc., Jim has had experience with Homeland Security on residential and water supply security and has been responsible for managing sewer, water and roadway infrastructure as partner of a Senior Housing Community. He is also a retired member of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange where he worked as a financial market expert for 14 years.
Jim has been involved in a number of organizations within the Village and Township including Republican Party Precinct Committeeman, Homer Township Park and Recreation Committee, Homer Township Emergency Management and Public Safety Committee, and served as the First Vice President of Homer Founders Club. Jim has also been very active in the Homer Stallions Youth Football League serving terms as President, Treasurer, Vice President and Coach.
Having been one of the organizers of the Committee to Incorporate Homer Glen, Jim feels a true responsibility as Mayor to fulfill the promises made to the residents to promote and manage the growth and development of Homer Glen and safeguard our natural resources and community character.