Joe McMenamin - Born January 24, 1953

Married 1984; wife Lynn; two children, Edward & Carolyn

Springfield, Illinois resident since 1979.

Coach, youth sports. Member, numerous civic organizations including Downtown Springfield INC. for ten years prior to deployment.

Church: Westminster Presbyterian (Springfield).

Kiwanis member since 1993. downtown Springfield Club President 2002

Born Christchurch, New Zealand.

Lived overseas first 10 years due to father's job

Both Joe & Lynn are 4th generation Illinoisans. Joe's great grandfather was a volunteer from Illinois in the Civil War and marched with Sherman to the Sea.

Father born on family farm in DeKalb County, Illinois, 1914.

Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce 10 years until deployment. Chair of Government Affairs Committee.