• Village of neighborhoods, people helping people. Village celebrations and pride
  • 2020 Bancroft President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the Special Needs Community from Winston Knolls School
  • Mayor McLeod named Advocate of Small Business by US Conference of Mayors
  • Visits to current businesses throughout the years to learn how Village can help them succeed with available grants, guidance, etc.
  • Bystronics move from Elgin to Hoffman Estates industrial area
  • Other manufacturing companies with European ties looking to make headquarters here in that same area. 
  • During this challenging economy, naming rights for Sears Centre Arena changed to NOW Arena with increased annual income
  • Aggressive arena management - exterior uses of the property to continue income – Hideaway Bier Garden, outdoor movies, outdoor graduations, other events
  • Innovative planning for the Village Green for further uses, including rental for outdoor weddings and private events 
  • AT&T Building conversion to Bell Works
  • Full interchange at Barrington Road
  • Nationally recognized, award-winning PACE station at Barrington Road
  • New Village Manager
  • Successful buildout of two subdivisions
  • Balanced budgets
  • Major Data Center, Manufacturing Warehouse, Holiday Inn Express
  • Successful car dealership took over former dealerships 
  • New restaurants and retail added at 59/72
  • Renovations to Hoffman Plaza shopping center with new development and updating, including drainage correction