Assessor Hynes was elected township assessor in 2021 following a lengthy career with the Cook County Assessor's Office. He has extensive experience in the administration of the property tax in Cook County. Prior to his assessment career, Mr. Hynes researched commercial property data for Real Estate Analysis Corporation; a private appraisal firm.

He is a certified Illinois assessing officer and member of the International Association of Assessing Officers with a B.S. in Real Estate from DePaul University.

Patrick also serves as a POC firefighter/ EMT in his hometown with the Western Springs Fire Department.

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