About Us

In 1973 FOP Lodge 66 was created as a fraternal organization for the men and women of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Even though fellowship is a component of this organization we feel that our primary role is to help those in need. Over the years we have raised money and awareness for programs such as the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run and Shop with a Sheriff. Along with those programs we’ve also contributed to charity organizations such as the 100 Club of Illinois, thE WERTHy Foundation, and Toys for Tots.

Lodge 66 member meetings are held quarterly. For a list of meeting dates and other locations go to the Members Login.

If you wish to be a part of Lodge 66, please visit our Membership page to find a membership that suits you.

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Board Members

Mark Vice, II

President

Mark Vice II, was elected as the President of Illinois FOP Lodge 66 in December of 2019. In 2006 Mark was hired as a Deputy by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and completed his police training at PTI in Champaign, IL. Since 2006 Mark has served in the following units at the Sheriff’s Office – Court Security, Highway Patrol, Lake County MEG, Lake County Honor Guard, and the Community Service and School Safety Team. In 2014 Mark became a Union Representative for the Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies. In 2019 Mark was elected as Union President and is currently active in this position. Mark was also President of the Lake County Sheriff’s Association from 2014 to 2019. Prior to Mark becoming a Lake County Deputy he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Western Illinois University.

Timothy Fitch

Vice President

Jason Simone

2nd Vice President

Gary Thommes

Secretary

Thom Brasuell

Treasurer

Robert Nakanishi

Sgt. at Arms

Dennis Kehrer

Past President

Richard Free IV

Chaplain

Trustees

Dan Sheline

Brad Meister

Shawn Cailteux