Jared Hawkinson was elected to the Knox County Board in 2016 and has served as Board Chairman since December 2020.  A graduate of Galesburg High School, he resides in Knoxville with his wife and 3 children. Jared is also the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Knox County Housing Authority.

Professional Affiliations
• Knox County Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)|
• Knox County Area Partnership (KCAP)
• Galesburg Chamber of Commerce
• Chamber Government and Transportation Committee
• Knox County Housing Authority (Chairman)

Community Service
• Galesburg Lions Club