Error message
In order to filter by the "in queue" property, you need to add the Entityqueue: Queue relationship.-
Press ReleaseWill County, Ill. Board Member Denise Winfrey was sworn in as president of the National Association of Counties (NACo) on July 24 at the conclusion of NACo’s 87th Annual Conference in Adams County, Colo.Winfrey Begins NACo PresidencyJuly 26, 2022July 26, 2022, 4:00 pm
-
Document
Winfrey Begins NACo Presidency
WASHINGTON – Will County, Ill. Board Member Denise Winfrey was sworn in as president of the National Association of Counties (NACo) on July 24 at the conclusion of NACo’s 87th Annual Conference in Adams County, Colo.
“I am honored to lead the National Association of Counties as we pursue opportunities to strengthen our communities for the future,” said Winfrey. “Counties have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in addressing the challenges we have faced in recent years – and continue to face today. I look forward to delivering tools and resources that will help all our counties and residents rise to new heights.”
In her inaugural remarks, Winfrey outlined her presidential priority, “RISE!” Through this focus, she plans to elevate the county role in promoting Resiliency, Inclusion, Solvency and Empowerment. The theme’s exclamation point underscores the importance of telling county success stories in each of these areas.
In the year ahead, NACo will uplift county examples of enhancing county resiliency for the future, promoting community inclusion, helping residents establish solvency through economic mobility opportunities, and empowering county leaders with educational resources and tools for informed decision-making.
Active in NACo for many years, Winfrey has served on NACo’s Large Urban County Caucus; Healthy Counties Advisory Board; Community, Economic and Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee; International Economic Development Task Force; Resilient Counties Advisory Board; and Membership Standing Committee.
She is a member of the Women of NACo and the National Organization of Black County Officials. She is also a graduate of NACo’s High Performance Leadership Academy.
Winfrey began her career in government as a member of the Joliet, Ill. Township Board. She has been a member of the Will County, Ill. Board since 2009.
Held in Adams County, Colo., NACo’s Annual Conference attracted nearly 3,000 county leaders and partners from across the country.
Will County, Ill. Board Member Herbert Brooks, Jr., administered Winfrey’s oath of office, as members of her family joined on stage. View the video of her remarks here and photos here.
Will County, Ill. Board Member Denise Winfrey was sworn in as president of the National Association of Counties (NACo) on July 24 at the conclusion of NACo’s 87th Annual Conference in Adams County, Colo.2022-07-26Press Release2023-04-11
WASHINGTON – Will County, Ill. Board Member Denise Winfrey was sworn in as president of the National Association of Counties (NACo) on July 24 at the conclusion of NACo’s 87th Annual Conference in Adams County, Colo.
“I am honored to lead the National Association of Counties as we pursue opportunities to strengthen our communities for the future,” said Winfrey. “Counties have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in addressing the challenges we have faced in recent years – and continue to face today. I look forward to delivering tools and resources that will help all our counties and residents rise to new heights.”
In her inaugural remarks, Winfrey outlined her presidential priority, “RISE!” Through this focus, she plans to elevate the county role in promoting Resiliency, Inclusion, Solvency and Empowerment. The theme’s exclamation point underscores the importance of telling county success stories in each of these areas.
In the year ahead, NACo will uplift county examples of enhancing county resiliency for the future, promoting community inclusion, helping residents establish solvency through economic mobility opportunities, and empowering county leaders with educational resources and tools for informed decision-making.
Active in NACo for many years, Winfrey has served on NACo’s Large Urban County Caucus; Healthy Counties Advisory Board; Community, Economic and Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee; International Economic Development Task Force; Resilient Counties Advisory Board; and Membership Standing Committee.
She is a member of the Women of NACo and the National Organization of Black County Officials. She is also a graduate of NACo’s High Performance Leadership Academy.
Winfrey began her career in government as a member of the Joliet, Ill. Township Board. She has been a member of the Will County, Ill. Board since 2009.
Held in Adams County, Colo., NACo’s Annual Conference attracted nearly 3,000 county leaders and partners from across the country.
Will County, Ill. Board Member Herbert Brooks, Jr., administered Winfrey’s oath of office, as members of her family joined on stage. View the video of her remarks here and photos here.
StandardPress Contact
-
Director of Strategic Communications(202) 942-4278
-
Video
NACo President Denise Winfrey Announces RISE!
During the 2022 NACo Annual Business Meeting, NACo President Denise Winfrey outlined her presidential priority, “RISE!” -
County News
Denise Winfrey of Illinois takes reins as new president of NACo
Will County, Ill. Board Member Denise Winfrey was elected president of NACo at the Annual Conference in Adams County, Colo.
-
Forum / Meeting
2023 NCCAE-NACo Knowledge Management Forum
Aug. 16, 2023 – Aug. 18, 2023The National Council of County Association Executives (NCCAE) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) invite you to join us at the in-person NCCAE-NACo Knowledge Management Forum August 16-18 at the GFOA headquarters in Coo -
County News
Now I Know Your Priorities Change on Day One
Alexis Hill quickly learned how quickly the goals of a campaign make way for the realities of governing when she took office in Washoe County. -
County News
'All the way' is the only approach Mary Jo McGuire knows
Mary Jo McGuire found a match for her skills and talents representing her Ramsey County district, and she's bringing the same all-in approach as NACo's president. -
County News
County leaders can play role in helping fix ‘crisis in American civility’
A current “crisis in American civility” can be traced back to changes in journalism and social media in the past few decades, but county officials can play a role in fixing the problem, according to longtime journalist Joan Lunden. -
County News
Expanded perspective shapes Winfrey’s term as NACo president
Winfrey hopes her example motivates more women to seek NACo leadership roles -
County News
Father, son share county service mission in Minnesota
The Nagels are making names for themselves in Minnesota, where Joe is a McLeod County commissioner and his father Doug recently started as a Pipestone County commissioner.
-
Conference
2023 NACo Fall Board Meeting
November 30, 2023 – December 2, 2023Save the date to join county leaders for NACo's Fall Board of Directors MeetingRamsey County (St. Paul), Minn.113011:00 am<h3>Save the Date</h3>
<p>Save the date to join county leaders for NACo's Fall Board of Directors Meeting in Ramsey County (St. Paul), Minn. Nov. 30 – Dec. 2.</p>
-
Forum / Meeting
2023 Fall Board Meeting
November 30, 2023 – December 2, 2023Under the leadership of National Association of Counties (NACo) President Mary Jo McGuire, the NACo Fall Board of Directors Meeting and Forward Together Symposium will convene county leaders in Ramsey County, Minnesota November 30 – December 2, 2023.11302:00 pm<p>Under the leadership of National Association of Counties (NACo) President Mary Jo McGuire, the NACo Fall Board of Directors Meeting and Forward Together Symposium will convene county leaders in Ramsey County, Minnesota Nove
-
Basic page
NACo High Performance Leadership Academy
The NACo High Performance Leadership Academy is an online 12-week program that will empower frontline county government professionals with the most fundamental leadership skills to deliver results for counties and communities.pagepagepage<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="medium-call-out transparent">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Related News
-
County NewsNow I Know Your Priorities Change on Day OneAug. 7, 2023
-
County News'All the way' is the only approach Mary Jo McGuire knowsAug. 2, 2023
-
County NewsCounty leaders can play role in helping fix ‘crisis in American civility’Jul. 24, 2023
Related Resources
-
VideoNACo President Denise Winfrey Announces RISE!Jul. 26, 2022
-
Document2022-2023 Presidential Theme: RISE!Jul. 26, 2022
-
Video2022 NACo Annual Conference LivestreamsJul. 14, 2022
Related Resources
-
County News
Now I Know Your Priorities Change on Day One
Alexis Hill quickly learned how quickly the goals of a campaign make way for the realities of governing when she took office in Washoe County. -
County News
'All the way' is the only approach Mary Jo McGuire knows
Mary Jo McGuire found a match for her skills and talents representing her Ramsey County district, and she's bringing the same all-in approach as NACo's president. -
County News
County leaders can play role in helping fix ‘crisis in American civility’
A current “crisis in American civility” can be traced back to changes in journalism and social media in the past few decades, but county officials can play a role in fixing the problem, according to longtime journalist Joan Lunden.
-
Video
NACo President Denise Winfrey Announces RISE!
During the 2022 NACo Annual Business Meeting, NACo President Denise Winfrey outlined her presidential priority, “RISE!” -
Video
2022 NACo Annual Conference Livestreams
Tune in for livestreams of select conference programming from the 2022 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition. -
Video
Your Voice in Washington: 2022
Watch our new video highlighting our work together in telling the county story and demonstrating the critical role counties play in our communities.
Related Events
-
30Nov2023Conference
2023 NACo Fall Board Meeting
Nov. 30, 2023 – Dec. 2, 2023Ramsey County (St. Paul), Minn. -
30Nov2023
Upcoming Events
-
25Sep2023
-
26Sep2023
-
27Sep2023Webinar
NACo Information Series on Treasury’s ARPA Flexibility Guidance: Relief from Natural Disasters
Sep. 27, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
More From
-
Announcing 2023 Achievement Award Winners
NACo is pleased to announce the winners for the 2023 Achievement Awards.
Learn More