Meet Chris Slusser
Madison County Board Chairman ★ Republican
Chris Slusser has served as Madison County Board Chairman since his election in 2024. Previously he served as Madison County Treasurer from 2016 to 2024. Chris also served on the Madison County Board, representing District 15, from 2008 to 2012, and was again elected to the seat in 2016, just prior to his appointment as Treasurer.
August 2025 Fundraiser
You’re invited to a special reception in support of Chris Slusser, a proven leader committed to making Madison County a better place for all of us.
📅 Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Outlet, 2477 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville, IL
🎟️ Tickets: $50 per person
Sponsorship Opportunities:
💎 Platinum — $2,500
🏅 Gold — $1,000
🥈 Silver — $500
🥉 Bronze — $250
Your support will help ensure Chris has the resources to continue fighting for our community’s future.
“We need to start the engine of economic development in Madison County,” said Slusser. “We are primed and ready for a boom, but we need solid leadership in County Government to help put the pieces together.”
Work History
2024 – Present
County Chairman
2016 – 2024
County Treasurer
2013 – 2016
Served as Vice President
2011 – 2013
Chief Financial Officer
2002 – 2011
Investment Advisor
1999 – 2002
Police Officer at SIUE
Left to right: Tom McRae – Circuit Clerk, Robert Werden – Regional Superintendent of Schools, David Michael, – Auditor, Linda Andreas – County Clerk, Jeff Connor – Sheriff, Chris Slusser – County Chairman, Tom Haine -State’s Attorney
Left to right: Amy Elik – Illinois State Representative, Chris Slusser – County Chairman
Community Involvement
Graduate of
Roxana High School
Lewis & Clark Community College
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
