Biography

Carl and Marcia (Peterson) Wasco have been married for 29 years and are both lifelong Rockford residents. Carl is a 1969 graduate from Auburn High School and Marcia graduated from East High School also in 1969.

Carl and Marcia have two sons, Joe and Scott, daughter-in-law, Lisa and two granddaughters, Alexis, 7, and four year old, Lindsey.

Carl is a Navy veteran, past president of the Rockford Association of Realtors, and past commissioner for the Rockford Housing Authority. He has received many awards for his involvement in the local and state Realtor Associations.  Carl has volunteered for many youth soccer programs over the years including being Facilities Director for the Rockford United  Watermelon Tournament.

Carl’s leadership qualities are many, including:

  • Rock Valley College (1969-1970)
  • U.S. Navy Veteran (1971-1975)

MEMBER CARPENTERS LOCAL 792 (1976-1990)

  • Graduate Carpenter Apprenticeship Local 792
  • Served as Recording Secretary Carpenters
  • Local 792 Delegate to Carpenters District Council (1980-1987)

ROCKFORD AREA REALTORS

  • R.A.R. Membership (1987-Present)
  • Board of Directors R.A.R. (1999-2004)
  • President (2003-2004)
  • R.A.R. Outstanding Individual of the Year Award 1999
  • Realtor of the year 2004

R.A.R. COMMITTEES

  • Served as Chairman of the following committees:
  • Education committee
  • Pro Standards committee
  • Finance committee
  • Realtor Safety and Watch Program

CURRENTLY SERVING ON THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES

  • Past Chair of Government Affairs committee
  • Grievance
  • Ethics and Arbitration
  • RPAC/IMPAC
  • Past Presidents committee

ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS COMMITTEES

  • Education, Government Policy and Affairs
  • Equal Opportunity
  • Past Chairman of Local Government Forum Committee
  • I.A.R.A Political Involvement Award, 2005

APPOINTED TO THE ROCKFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY

  • Board of Commissioners (February 2002 – July 2005)
  • Vice Chairman of RHA Commissioners (2003- 2004)
  • Chairman (2004-2005)

ALDERMAN CITY OF ROCKFORD

  • Elected April 2005
  • Re-Elected April 2009: 4th Ward Alderman City of Rockford, IL

Innovation through experience

Carl Wasco’s extensive and diverse background in business and government gives him the experience, leadership, and character needed to represent you as Illinois State Representative 68th District .


 EXPERIENCE TO GET THE JOB DONE

  • Alderman Experience
  • R.A.A.R. President
  • Ethics Committee
  • Military background
  • Realtor of the Year
  • Leadership Roles Active committee member

In the Primary March 20, 2012 please VOTE to ELECT CARL R. WASCO as your Illinois State Representative of the 68th District.