Commissioner Paul Rink and Chief Counsel Kathryn Kelley have retired.
Editor’s comment: Effective February 26, Commissioner Paul Rink and chief legal counsel Kathryn Kelley retired.
Commissioner Rink joined the Commission in 1991. He is widely regarded as a thoughtful and hard-working hearing officer. As a person who is blind, Paul rose to be one of the highest-ranking Illinois state employees with a disability, and he brought special insight to deliberations of whether an injured worker was capable of working.
Kathryn Kelley joined the Commission in 1981. Her vast knowledge about the Commission, quiet and careful attention to detail and methodical approach to legal issues were appreciated.
We agree the Commission was better for Paul Rink and Kathryn Kelley having served it. The partners and associates of Keefe, Campbell & Associates extend our best wishes to them in future pursuits.
Until a new commissioner is appointed, the Commission will make every effort to cover Commissioner Rink’s place during oral arguments and review calls with public commissioners. Currently, oral arguments will proceed as scheduled. If any schedule changes are necessary, they will be posted in advance on the Commission website.
As we reported last week, the chief counsel’s position has been posted at http://www.iwcc.il.gov/job.htm.
