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'''Tim Ozinga''' is a [[Illinois Republican Party|Republican]] member of the [[Illinois House]] from the 37th district. The 37th district, located in the [[Chicago metropolitan area|Chicago area]], includes parts of [[Frankfort, Illinois|Frankfort]], [[Frankfort Square, Illinois|Frankfort Square]], [[Homer Glen, Illinois|Homer Glen]], [[Joliet, Illinois|Joliet]], [[Lockport, Illinois|Lockport]], [[Mokena, Illinois|Mokena]], [[New Lenox, Illinois|New Lenox]], [[Orland Park, Illinois|Orland Park]], and [[Tinley Park, Illinois|Tinley Park]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/SLD_RefMap/lower/st17_il/sldl17037/DC10SLDL17037_001.pdf|title=STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 37 (Illinois)|date=2013-05-19|access-date=2020-12-01|last=Geography Division|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
'''Tim Ozinga''' (born 1986/1987) is an American politician who was a [[Illinois Republican Party|Republican]] member of the [[Illinois House]] from the 37th district from 2021 to 2024. The 37th district, located in the [[Chicago metropolitan area|Chicago area]], includes parts of [[Frankfort, Illinois|Frankfort]], [[Frankfort Square, Illinois|Frankfort Square]], [[Homer Glen, Illinois|Homer Glen]], [[Joliet, Illinois|Joliet]], [[Lockport, Illinois|Lockport]], [[Mokena, Illinois|Mokena]], [[New Lenox, Illinois|New Lenox]], [[Orland Park, Illinois|Orland Park]], [[Orland Hills]], and [[Tinley Park, Illinois|Tinley Park]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/SLD_RefMap/lower/st17_il/sldl17037/DC10SLDL17037_001.pdf|title=STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 37 (Illinois)|date=2013-05-19|access-date=2020-12-01|last=Geography Division|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>


==Early life, education, and career==
==Early life, education, and career==
Tim Ozinga's father is Martin Ozinga III, the Republican candidate for [[2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois#District 11|Illinois' 11th Congressional District in 2008]]. Tim Ozinga grew up in [[Mokena, Illinois]]. He attended [[Moraine Valley Community College]] and would attend [[Trinity Christian College]], where he would earn a [[Bachelor of Science|B.S.]] in business management and political science. Before earning his B.S., Tim Ozinga took a short academic break to work on his father's congressional campaign in 2008. He earned an [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] from [[Kellogg School of Management]] and "completed the executive education program at [[Harvard Business School]]."<ref name=Bio1>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ozingaforil.com/about|title=About|access-date=2020-12-03|website=Tim Ozinga for Illinois}}</ref><ref name=Bio2>{{Cite news|title=Tim Ozinga, Illinois House 37th District Republican nominee profile|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/9/7/21363611/tim-ozinga-illinois-house-rep-37th-district-republican-nominee-candidate-profile-2020-election|date=September 7, 2020|access-date=December 3, 2020|work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]}}</ref>
Tim Ozinga grew up in [[Mokena, Illinois]]. He attended [[Moraine Valley Community College]] and would attend [[Trinity Christian College]], where he would earn a [[Bachelor of Science|B.S.]] in business management and political science. Before earning his B.S., Ozinga took a short academic break to work on his father's congressional campaign in 2008. He earned an [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] from [[Kellogg School of Management]] and "completed the executive education program at [[Harvard Business School]]."<ref name=Bio1>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ozingaforil.com/about|title=About|access-date=2020-12-03|website=Tim Ozinga for Illinois}}</ref><ref name=Bio2>{{Cite news|title=Tim Ozinga, Illinois House 37th District Republican nominee profile|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/9/7/21363611/tim-ozinga-illinois-house-rep-37th-district-republican-nominee-candidate-profile-2020-election|date=September 7, 2020|access-date=December 3, 2020|work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]}}</ref>


Tim Ozinga is currently the co-owner and executive vice-president of Ozinga Bros, Inc., a "fourth-generation family business specializing in building materials and logistics" since 1928.<ref name=Bio2 /> Tim Ozinga formerly served on the technology committee in Mokena, Illinois, as well as a commissioner on the economic development commission. He currently serves as board secretary for the Mokena Community Park District.<ref name=Bio2 />
Ozinga is currently the co-owner and executive vice-president of Ozinga Bros, Inc., a "fourth-generation family business specializing in building materials and logistics" since 1928.<ref name=Bio2 /> Ozinga formerly served on the technology committee in Mokena, Illinois, as well as a commissioner on the economic development commission. He currently serves as board secretary for the Mokena Community Park District.<ref name=Bio2 />


Ozinga is a member of the [[Illinois Republican Party|Illinois Republican Party's Central Committee]] as a representative from the [[Illinois's 1st congressional district]]<ref>{{cite news|last=Kapos|first=Shia|title=GOP State Central Committee Candidates|date=July 27, 2022|access-date=July 27, 2022|publisher=[[Politico|Politico Illinois Playbook]]|url=https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000182-3f4a-d60a-a1fe-7ffa55550000&nname=illinois-playbook&nid=00000150-1596-d4ac-a1d4-179e288b0000&nrid=31ce887f-97b4-4562-ba6c-73185a6f3bf4&nlid=639163}}</ref> He served as Chairman of the Will County Republican Party from 2022 to 2024.<ref>{{cite news|last=Mullins|first=Michelle|title=Will County Republicans choose state Rep. Tim Ozinga to replace George Pearson|date=July 29, 2022|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|url-access=subscription|access-date=April 18, 2024|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/will-county-republicans-choose-state-rep-tim-ozinga-to-replace-george-pearson}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Staff|title=Tim Ozinga Suffers Humiliating Defeat as Conservative Christina Clausen Dominates Will County GOP Chairman Race|date=April 17, 2024|work=Illinois Review|access-date=April 18, 2024|url=https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2024/04/tim-ozinga-suffers-humiliating-defeat-as-conservative-christina-clausen-dominates-will-county-gop-chairman-race.html}}</ref>
In the 2020 general election, Ozinga was elected to succeed fellow Republican and retiring Representative [[Margo McDermed]]. After the election, McDermed resigned several days before the end of her term in the 101st General Assembly. The Republican Representative Committee of the Republican Party of the 37th Representative District appointed Representative-elect Ozinga to serve the remainder of McDermed's term. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2021.<ref>{{cite journal|editor-last=Hollman|editor-first=John (Clerk of the House)|title=Certificate of Appointment to Fill Vacancy|date=January 8, 2021|journal=Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives|volume=101|number=99|pages=43-45|publisher=[[Illinois House of Representatives]]|access-date=July 1, 2022|url=https://ilga.gov/House/journals/101/2020/HJ101099R.pdf}}</ref> He took over McDermed's service on the following committees: Appropriations-Capital; Judiciary - Criminal; Firearms and Firearm Safety; Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancement; Revenue & Finance; and Sales, Amusement & Other Taxes.<ref>Hollman, John (Clerk of the House), ed. (January 8, 2021). "Letters fo Transmittal" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. Illinois House of Representatives. 101 (99): 29-30. Retrieved July 1, 2022.</ref>

==Illinois House of Representatives==
In the 2020 general election, Ozinga was elected to succeed fellow Republican and retiring Representative [[Margo McDermed]]. After the election, McDermed resigned several days before the end of her term in the 101st General Assembly. The Republican Representative Committee of the Republican Party of the 37th Representative District appointed Representative-elect Ozinga to serve the remainder of McDermed's term. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2021.<ref>{{cite journal|editor-last=Hollman|editor-first=John (Clerk of the House)|title=Certificate of Appointment to Fill Vacancy|date=January 8, 2021|journal=Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives|volume=101|number=99|pages=43–45|publisher=[[Illinois House of Representatives]]|access-date=July 1, 2022|url=https://ilga.gov/House/journals/101/2020/HJ101099R.pdf}}</ref>

As of July 3, 2022, Ozinga is a member of the following Illinois House committees:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees |url=https://ilga.gov/house/RepCommittees.asp?MemberID=2984 |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=ilga.gov}}</ref>

On April 8, 2024, Ozinga announced his resignation effective that day.<ref>{{cite news|title=State Rep. Tim Ozinga Resigns|date=April 8, 2024|newspaper=WJOL 1340|access-date=April 8, 2024|url=https://www.wjol.com/state-rep-tim-ozinga-resigns/}}</ref> Patrick Sheehan, the Republican nominee [[2022 Illinois Senate election|in 2022 for State Senate]], was appointed to succeed him.<ref>{{cite web|last=Weir Vaught|first=Heather|title=Rep. Tim Ozinga Resigns|date=April 15, 2024|work=Illinois Updates|publisher=Government Solutions Group|access-date=April 15, 2024|url=
https://mailchi.mp/govsolutionsgroup/ilupdate041524?e=c5ac0ded26|archive-date=April 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415140602/https://mailchi.mp/govsolutionsgroup/ilupdate041524?e=c5ac0ded26}}</ref>

* Appropriations - Public Safety Committee (HAPP)
* Clean Energy Subcommittee (HENG-CLEA)
* Energy & Environment Committee (HENG)
* Ethics & Elections Committee (SHEE)
* Housing Committee (SHOU)
* Revenue & Finance Committee (HREF)
* Sales, Amusements, & Other Taxes Subcommittee (HREF-SATX)


==Electoral history==
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Latest revision as of 06:01, 6 December 2024

Tim Ozinga
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 37th district
In office
January 5, 2021 (2021-January-05) – April 8, 2024 (2024-April-08)
Preceded byMargo McDermed
Succeeded byPatrick Sheehan
Personal details
Born1986 or 1987 (age 37–38)
Political partyRepublican
Children4
Alma materTrinity Christian College (BS)
Northwestern University (MBA)
OccupationBusiness Owner

Tim Ozinga (born 1986/1987) is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Illinois House from the 37th district from 2021 to 2024. The 37th district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Frankfort, Frankfort Square, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lockport, Mokena, New Lenox, Orland Park, Orland Hills, and Tinley Park.[1]

Early life, education, and career

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Tim Ozinga grew up in Mokena, Illinois. He attended Moraine Valley Community College and would attend Trinity Christian College, where he would earn a B.S. in business management and political science. Before earning his B.S., Ozinga took a short academic break to work on his father's congressional campaign in 2008. He earned an MBA from Kellogg School of Management and "completed the executive education program at Harvard Business School."[2][3]

Ozinga is currently the co-owner and executive vice-president of Ozinga Bros, Inc., a "fourth-generation family business specializing in building materials and logistics" since 1928.[3] Ozinga formerly served on the technology committee in Mokena, Illinois, as well as a commissioner on the economic development commission. He currently serves as board secretary for the Mokena Community Park District.[3]

Ozinga is a member of the Illinois Republican Party's Central Committee as a representative from the Illinois's 1st congressional district[4] He served as Chairman of the Will County Republican Party from 2022 to 2024.[5][6]

Illinois House of Representatives

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In the 2020 general election, Ozinga was elected to succeed fellow Republican and retiring Representative Margo McDermed. After the election, McDermed resigned several days before the end of her term in the 101st General Assembly. The Republican Representative Committee of the Republican Party of the 37th Representative District appointed Representative-elect Ozinga to serve the remainder of McDermed's term. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2021.[7]

As of July 3, 2022, Ozinga is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[8]

On April 8, 2024, Ozinga announced his resignation effective that day.[9] Patrick Sheehan, the Republican nominee in 2022 for State Senate, was appointed to succeed him.[10]

  • Appropriations - Public Safety Committee (HAPP)
  • Clean Energy Subcommittee (HENG-CLEA)
  • Energy & Environment Committee (HENG)
  • Ethics & Elections Committee (SHEE)
  • Housing Committee (SHOU)
  • Revenue & Finance Committee (HREF)
  • Sales, Amusements, & Other Taxes Subcommittee (HREF-SATX)

Electoral history

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Illinois 37th State House District Republican Primary, 2020[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Ozinga 5,862 100.0
Total votes 5,862 100.0
Illinois 37th State House District General Election, 2020[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Ozinga 41,115 63.67
Democratic Michelle Fadeley 23,465 36.33
Total votes 64,580 100.0
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ Geography Division (2013-05-19). "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 37 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  2. ^ "About". Tim Ozinga for Illinois. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  3. ^ a b c "Tim Ozinga, Illinois House 37th District Republican nominee profile". Chicago Sun-Times. September 7, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  4. ^ Kapos, Shia (July 27, 2022). "GOP State Central Committee Candidates". Politico Illinois Playbook. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  5. ^ Mullins, Michelle (July 29, 2022). "Will County Republicans choose state Rep. Tim Ozinga to replace George Pearson". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Staff (April 17, 2024). "Tim Ozinga Suffers Humiliating Defeat as Conservative Christina Clausen Dominates Will County GOP Chairman Race". Illinois Review. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Hollman, John (Clerk of the House), ed. (January 8, 2021). "Certificate of Appointment to Fill Vacancy" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 101 (99). Illinois House of Representatives: 43–45. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  8. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  9. ^ "State Rep. Tim Ozinga Resigns". WJOL 1340. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  10. ^ Weir Vaught, Heather (April 15, 2024). "Rep. Tim Ozinga Resigns". Illinois Updates. Government Solutions Group. Archived from the original on April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  11. ^ Sandvoss, Steven S. (Executive Director), ed. (March 17, 2020). Official Canvass March 17, 2020 Primary Election. Illinois State Board of Elections. p. 120. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  12. ^ White, Jesse (ed.). "Illinois General Election Results (2020)". Illinois Blue Book 2021-2022 (PDF). p. 418. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 1, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2022.