City of Elmhurst Appointed Officials Application

Please complete the following. Attach resume.

Name Michael V. Scarsella Date 06/03/2021

Address
Home Phone Business Phone

Cell Phone Email:

Length of residency in Elmhurst 11 years

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance Major), Marquette University, 2003

Employment (Firm and Position)

Columbus Vegetable Oils, Des Plaines, IL - Project Manager; Specialty Oils/Strategic Finance/Special Projects; August 2015 to Present

Other Civic Activities

Elmhurst YMCA Basketball Coach - 2019 to Present
Elmhurst AYSO Region 399 Coach - 2019 to 2020
Lincoln Dad's Club - 2016 to Present
Elmhurst Princisses - 2016 to Present
Elmhurst Youth Baseball - 2016 to 2017

Position Applied for: Ward 5 Alderman

Why are you interested in serving on this board or commission?

See Page 2 of this document

What skills would you bring to this position?

Business acumen; strong financial and analytical skills; ability to collaborate with others while working
towards a common goal; empathy; problem solver.

Please list any previous city positions you have held, if any
None.

Applications will be considered for one year from the date of submittal. If openings become available, would
you object to consideration by the Mayor for an appointment to a different board of commission?
I would not object.
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Michael V. Scarsella
Application for Fifth Ward Aldermanic Seat

Why are you interested in serving on this board or commission?

I would like to serve as the 5th Ward Alderman because I care deeply for our Elmhurst
community, my professional experience lends itself to the workings of our City, and I offer a
unique perspective as a father of school-age children.

First and foremost, my wife and I care deeply for the Elmhurst community and we are grateful
for the opportunity to raise our family here. We have made a concerted effort to “think local.”
We’ve supported our local businesses and schools, as well as volunteered our time to a variety
of local organizations. My wife has been involved in District 205 and the Elmhurst Park District.
She was recently elected to the Elmhurst Park Board. Throughout the years, I’ve volunteered
my time to coach for AYSO soccer, EYB t-ball, and YMCA basketball. Additionally, I’m involved
with the Lincoln Dad’s Club and Elmhurst Princesses. These experiences have allowed me to
give back to the community while offering me differing viewpoints on our local community.

As we emerge from the pandemic, our City may be facing unique challenges. These challenges
will require some creative thinking and decisive actions on tough issues. My experience helping
run a large, family-owned enterprise would assist Elmhurst in navigating these issues,
specifically with financial and operational insights.

As an involved parent in the community, I offer a unique perspective that can bridge the gap
between more established Elmhurst residents and the younger families that are joining our
town. I would be honored to serve my neighbors in this role and look forward to hearing from
you.
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executive‌  ‌that‌  ‌relies‌  ‌on‌  ‌his‌  ‌experience,‌  ‌education,‌  ‌and‌  ‌network‌  ‌to‌  ‌help‌  ‌a ‌ ‌fourth‌  ‌generation,‌ 
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and‌i‌mproving‌p ‌ rofit‌m ‌ argins;‌‌    ‌
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evaluations‌a ‌ nd‌a ‌ cquisitions,‌e ‌ Commerce‌i‌mprovements,‌a ‌ nd‌s‌ upply‌c‌ hain‌m ‌ anagement‌ 
and‌p‌ roduction‌e ‌ quipment‌i‌mprovements;‌‌    ‌
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VOLUNTEER‌E
‌ XPERIENCE‌ 

● Elmhurst‌Y ‌ MCA‌B ‌ asketball‌C ‌ oach‌-‌ ‌2

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● Elmhurst‌P ‌ rincesses‌-‌ ‌2
‌ 016‌t‌o‌P ‌ resent
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● IDEA‌T‌ eam‌M ‌ entor,‌M‌ arist‌H‌ igh‌S ‌ chool‌-‌ ‌2‌ 015‌t‌o‌2‌ 016
● Alumni‌M‌ entor,‌M‌ arquette‌U ‌ niversity‌C ‌ ollege‌o ‌ f‌B
‌ usiness‌A ‌ dministration‌-‌ ‌2
‌ 014‌t‌o‌2
‌ 015
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‌ 013‌t‌o‌2
‌ 017

EDUCATION‌ 

Bachelor‌o
‌ f‌S
‌ cience‌i‌n‌B
‌ usiness‌A‌ dministration‌‌(‌ 2003)‌ 
Marquette‌U‌ niversity,‌M
‌ ilwaukee,‌W ‌ I‌  ‌
Major/Minor:‌F ‌ inance/Political‌S
‌ cience‌  ‌

REFERENCES‌ 

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