Mayor Gregory Jury

Mayor Jury was sworn in on May 1st, 2017 to become the 9th Mayor of the City of Loves Park.

Greg has served Loves Park since 1999, as an Alderman for the 1st Ward. Greg is a Harlem High School graduate and a lifelong resident of Loves Park. After graduation from High School, Greg earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.

In his early part of his work experience, Greg worked for Rockford Truck Sales, eventually rising to General Manager. He then chose a career change into the restaurant business by purchasing the Top Hat Restaurant. In 2001, Greg sold the restaurant and went to work for Rock River Environmental Services where he was the Municipal Sales Manager from 2012 to 2017 when he became Mayor.

Greg’s entry into public service as an Alderman was driven by both his desire to serve his community, as well as, seeing a need to have individuals in these positions who can advocate, and who can analyze the budgets and provide real oversight for the citizens. Greg has been a taxpayer advocate, working to ensure that Loves Park never has a property tax.

Greg always worked with other members of the city council, as well as, the city administration to make sure that Loves Park residents always received quality service. Greg has always been in the forefront in helping to develop relationships with other communities and government entities that will serve the entire region.

Greg has been a member of the Loves Park Lions Club for over 25 years and has served as the President for 3 different terms.  He is also a past President of the Parks Chamber of Commerce.

Greg also served for 32 years as a Board Member of the Swedish American Health System.

On a personal note, Greg and his family were founders of the Ryan Jury Memorial Golf Outing which raises money for the children of this community in Ryan’s name.  Ryan was Greg’s son who died of cancer at 23 months old in 1986.  The outing raised over $1.5 million over the last 35 years to help children of this community.