Sharon Schallhorn was appointed to the position of County Administrator for Bureau County in September 2016. In this position, she serves as an intermediary between the county board members and other elected/appointed officials. Sharon has 30 years of public and private administrative and executive ability in human resources, healthcare, education and civilian military service.  As part of her duties, she plans, develops, presents and recommends policies and programs for board consideration. She is responsible for all aspects of personnel management of employees, labor relations, training and development. In addition, Sharon oversees set policies, monitors all phases of the county budget and ensures directives of the full county board are carried out.

Professional Affiliations
• International City/County Management Association
• Illinois City/County Management Association
• Illinois Association of County Administrators (Secretary-Treasurer)
• Illinois Valley Society of Human Resources Management (ILSHRM)

Community Service
• Freedom House / Certified Volunteer Medical On-Call Advocate
• Starved Rock Country Community Foundation (Board of Directors)
• Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra Guild (Past Member)
• Illinois Valley Toastmasters (Past Member)