Mayor Kuspa to Recommend Larry Schoenfeld as 4th Ward Alderman

On August 25, Mayor Hank Kuspa will recommend that the City Council appoint long-time Oak Forest resident Larry Schoenfeld as 4th Ward alderman. If appointed, Schoenfeld will serve as 4th Ward alderman until the seat is up for election in April 2017.

Schoenfeld would fill the seat vacated by Chuck Toland, who resigned last month following revelations of misspending within the Oak Forest Raiders association.

“In the interview process, Larry’s passion and commitment to Oak Forest really stood out,” said Mayor Hank Kuspa. “His volunteer spirit coupled with his professional experience will be an asset to the people of the 4th Ward and Oak Forest as a whole.”

Schoenfeld, a senior technology officer with BMO Harris, has extensive experience developing, delivering and supporting strategic banking initiatives. His areas of expertise include project management, complex problem resolution, relationship management, and strategic planning. Those areas of expertise have helped Schoenfeld to excel outside of the office as well—serving as an Oak Fest commissioner, president of the St. Damian athletics and school boards, manager for the Oak Forest Baseball Association, head coach of Oak Forest flag football, and an executive committee member for March of Dimes.

Schoenfeld, his wife Nancy, and their three children have lived in Oak Forest since 1992.