Chris Balkema
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Preceded byThomas M. Bennett
Born1970 or 1971 (age 54–55)
Chris Balkema | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 53rd district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas M. Bennett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 or 1971 (age 54–55) |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Taylor University (BS) Bradley University (MBA) |
| Website | Official website |
Chris Balkema is an American politician and member of the Illinois Senate from the 53rd district. The 53rd district includes all or portions of Bureau, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, LaSalle, Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Putnam, Tazewell, Will, and Woodford counties in central Illinois.[1] Balkema was sworn into office on January 8, 2025.
He has a has a B.S. in business systems from Taylor University. He has since held advisory positions on the Taylor University Business Council. He later earned a M.B.A. from Bradley University.[2] He was hired by Caterpillar in 1993 and has worked there ever since.[2][3]
