Elected Officials

Angela Thomas, Clerk

Angie Thomas is a nonprofit professional, community engagement leader, and citizen advocate. A native of Silver Spring, MD, Angie has been an active Aurora resident for nearly 20 years. Angie has consulted with and led Fox Valley area nonprofits to secure critical resources, expand supportive programs and services, and empower individuals and families. In 2016, Angie was elected to the Kane County Board where she represented Aurora’s far west side for one term. Her volunteer service includes the City of Aurora Civil Service Commission, City of Aurora 2020 Census Complete Count Committee (Vice Chair), Loaves & Fishes Community Services Board of Directors, Kensington Lakes Homeowners Association Board, Aurora Historical Society Board of Trustees. Angie received a B.S. in Communication from the University of Miami and an MBA from The American University in Washington, D.C. As Clerk, Angie is committed to ensuring Aurora Township residents can easily access information that is accurate, timely, and relevant.

William Catching, Supervisor

After graduating from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in 1990, William “Bill” Catching moved to Aurora to work as a reporter at The Beacon-News. He served as an assistant chief of staff at the City of Aurora, director of development at the Fox Valley United Way and, more recently, as a freelance writer and marketing consultant. He has 3 children: Caleb, Zoe and William.

In March 2008, he was nominated for the Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Volunteer of the Year award for his volunteer work on their golf outing. He has served as a board member of Communities in Schools, Fox Valley United Way, the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council, Aurora Cease Fire, West Aurora Volunteers for Education and the A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools. He is serving his third term as township Supervisor and previously served on the township’s Board of Trustees from 2008-2013.

Davis Offutt, Assessor

A lifelong Aurora Township resident, Davis attended West Aurora District #129 schools beginning with the North Aurora Grade School, Jefferson Junior High and West Aurora Senior High. He completed four years in the U.S. Air Force that included a tour of duty in South Vietnam as a ground Forward Air Controller. Davis completed his formal education with an Associate of Science Degree from Waubonsee Community College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Aurora University. He has been active with the Boy Scouts of America and earned the Eagle Scout Award. He holds the highest State of Illinois appraisal license as a State Certified General Appraiser and is designated as a Certified Illinois Assessing Officer – Master. He is also a Realtor and licensed Real Estate Managing Broker.

Jason Owens, Highway Commissioner

Jason Owens, 45, of North Aurora, has worked at the Aurora Township Highway Department since 2010. He was first hired as recycling coordinator and later promoted in 2012 to serve as Deputy Commissioner.

In addition, he has served as Deputy township Clerk for many years and was appointed to fill the unexpired township Clerk term after the passing of Ken Christy in 2016.

Prior to working at the Road District, Owens worked in the mortgage industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and public administration from Augustana College.

Jerria Donelson, Trustee

Jerria Donelson - HUD Compliance Manager & Pre/Post Purchase
With over 24 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, management, and program design, along with 22 years in
affordable housing program implementation, Jerria brings substantial expertise to her work. She holds two Master's
degrees-one in Community Economic Development and another in Business Administration and Management. Driven
by a commitment to equitable access to wealth and resources, she deeply values the church's role in responsible
community stewardship.

Currently, Jerria is the Director of Housing Counseling Education and Services at The Neighbor Project, a
HUD-certified nonprofit organization focused on affordable housing. In this role, she works to eliminate barriers to
affordable housing, particularly for underserved populations. Jerria also collaborates with Everlasting Word Church
and community leaders on the African American Homeownership Club, LLC, an organization dedicated to preserving
wealth among homeowners, especially within the Black/African American community. Additionally, she leads the
development and implementation of "Closing The Gap," The Neighbor Project's down payment assistance program
launched in 2023 to support Black, African American, and Caribbean descent individuals in achieving
homeownership.

Dolores Hicks, Trustee

A lifelong resident of Aurora, Dolores is a retired nurse after 42 years of service. She is a community and civic person, mentor, advocate, and avid basketball fan.

She is a proud parent of five: three star basketball players, Matt “Skip” Hicks, Ron Hicks, Derrick Hicks, one baseball player, Al Hicks, and a daughter that is a true community activist, Peggy Hicks.

Vision:

• Seniors
• Youth
• Disabled & mentally challenged
• Quality education
• Transparency & Accountability

Bonnie L. Kunkel, Trustee

Bio and Photo Pending

Samuel Nunez, Trustee

 Samuel is a lifelong resident of Aurora Township. He attended Archbishop Romero Catholic School from preschool through 8^th grade and went on to attend East Aurora High School. Samuel’s interest in leadership began the moment he walked through those doors. He went on to represent District 131 and its 15,000 students as their Student Board Representative where he served from 2009-2010. Once a Tomcat Always a Tomcat! Samuel completed his formal education with an Associate of Arts Degree from Waubonsee Community College and a BA in Business Marketing from Aurora University.

Samuel continued to stay active within his community while going through school and working full-time. He served as a Precinct Committeeman from 2012 in Pigeon Hill (1-4) until 2017, and in 2018 transitioned to represent the residents of Marywood (1-2). His involvements with organizations such as LULAC Council 5218, Boys II Men, and the Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board furthered Samuel’s ambition to serve his community even more. As a former Aurora Township Employee, Samuel understands firsthand the needs of the community and the impact our services have on our families.

His family roots in Aurora date back to 1918, when his Great-Grandfather Hilario Vera came here from Mexico. Samuel is proud of his family’s history and impact they had in the Aurora community and continues the legacy forward today. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Iliana R. Núñez. They reside in Marywood with their one-and-a-half-year-old son, Samuel Alejandro, who is a proud Baby Tomcat as a student of East Aurora School District’s Jumpstart Program.