Bruce A. Knight, FAICP
Planning Director
bruce.knight@ci.champaign.il.us
Areas of Focus: department leadership, development negotiations, Plan Commission, City Council, Capital Improvement Plan
Rob Kowalski, AICP
Assistant Planning Director
rob.kowalski@ci.champaign.il.us
Areas of Focus: long-range planning activities, department administration, Plan Commission
Lorrie Pearson, AICP
Land Development Manager
lorrie.pearson@ci.champaign.il.us
Areas of Focus: annexation agreements, preliminary subdivision plat review, development review, planned developments
Kevin Phillips
Zoning Administrator
kevin.phillips@ci.champaign.il.us
Areas of Focus: zoning, building permit review, Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Commission
Jeff Marino, AICP
Planner II, Current Planning Division
jeff.marino@ci.champaign.il.us
Areas of Focus: preliminary and final subdivision plat review, zoning ordinance text amendments, special use permits
T.J. Blakeman, AICP
Planner II, Implementation Planner
terry.blakeman@ci.champaign.il.us
Areas of Focus: Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts, downtown/campustown activities
Lacey Rains
Planner II, Advance Planning Division
lacey.rains@ci.champaign.il.us
Areas of Focus: comprehensive planning, Historic Preservation Commission, census, neighborhood wellness
Mishauno Woggon
Planner II, Advance Planning Division
mishauno.woggon@ci.champaign.il.us
Areas of Focus: long-range planning studies, bicycle/trails planning, neighborhood plans
Lisa Hempel
Secretary II
lisa.hempel@ci.champaign.il.us
Areas of Focus: overall department secretarial support, Plan Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals support
If you are still uncertain who to contact call the department at
217-403-8800 or contact staff via the specific service contacts below.
Administration
planadmin@ci.champaign.il.us
Development Information
subdivisions@ci.champaign.il.us
Zoning Administration/Signs
zoning@ci.champaign.il.us
