Thomas M. Bennett
Tom Bennett | |
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Bennett saying words of encouragement and support prior to the balloon launch of a high-altitude weather balloon | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 53rd district | |
| In office January 11, 2023 – January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Barickman |
| Succeeded by | Chris Balkema |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 106th district | |
| In office January 14, 2015 – January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Josh Harms |
| Succeeded by | Jason Bunting |
| Chair of the Parkland College Board of Trustees | |
| In office April 18, 2012 – January 14, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | James L. Ayers |
| Succeeded by | Dana Trimble |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1956 Gibson City, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relations | Scott M. Bennett (nephew) |
| Residence | Gibson City, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Eastern Illinois University (BS) Illinois State University (BS, MBA) N.S.U. (D.B.A.) |
| Profession | IT Manager High School Teacher (former) |
| Website | Senate website |
Thomas Michael Bennett (born June 8, 1956) is a former Republican 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.
Prior to his appointment to the Illinois Senate, Bennett represented the 106th district in the Illinois House of Representatives and was Chairman of the Parkland College Board of Trustees.