Andy Manar

Mr. Manar joined the Governor’s Office in January 2021 and took over the role of Deputy Governor for Budget and Economy in the summer of that year. He has over 20 years of experience in municipal, county and state government in Illinois, having served as Mayor of Bunker Hill, Chairman of Macoupin County Board, and State Senator for the 48th District where he chaired the Senate Appropriations Committee. As Deputy Governor, Mr. Manar has prioritized improving the state’s fiscal health and proposing and implementing a balanced budget. He received his Bachelor of History and teaching license from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.