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Bolingbrook swears in deputy chief, captain, lieutenants, sergeants and 11 officers

Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Bolingbrook · April 1, 2026
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Summary

At the Aug. 27 meeting Police Chief Michael Rompa introduced and the board approved multiple appointments and promotions. Deputy Chief Sean Koren and Captain Jason Mitchem were appointed; Patrick Kinsella was promoted to lieutenant; Aaron Gieser, James Albright and Matthew Gorman promoted to sergeant; and 11 officers were sworn in by Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta.

Police Chief Michael Rompa introduced a slate of appointments and promotions at the Aug. 27 Bolingbrook board meeting. The Fire and Police Board members were present for the proceedings.

Appointments and promotions recorded in the minutes include the appointment of Deputy Chief Sean Koren (#1113) and Captain Jason Mitchem (#1172); the promotion of Patrick Kinsella (#1156) to lieutenant; promotions to sergeant for Aaron Gieser (#1196), James Albright (#1145) and Matthew Gorman (#1182); and the swearing-in of multiple officers. The officers listed as sworn in include Glenn Devries (#1261), James Novy (#1262), Brandon Thacker (#1266), Erik Callaghan (#1267), Vincent Fox (#1268), Keenan Scott (#1269), Ashley Johnson (#1270), Matthew Griffin (#1271), Joseph Lizzio (#1272), Zachary Hohe (#1273) and Joseph Sheppard (#1274).

Motions to approve the appointments and promotions were moved and seconded by trustees as recorded in the minutes; each motion carried on voice vote and individuals were sworn in by Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta.

The minutes do not record discussion about the appointments beyond the motions and the swearing-in ceremony.