'Go-To Guy:' Steve Rauter Named Patch Community Leader In Lisle

LISLE, IL — Without community leaders, Lisle wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate the things they give to the towns and cities they call home.

This submission comes from Will Sperling, a Lisle reader who nominated Stephen E. Rauter.

How do you know this community leader?

Professionally and Personally

What does this community leader do?

Serves as expert in the police, fire, EMS administration and member of several regional and statewide communications advisory panels.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

He is considered as an expert and as a past high-ranking administrator (Deputy Chief) for the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, and past Executive Director of the Western Will County Regional Dispatch Center (Wescom), and currently on the Board of regional coordinating councils, and expert lecturer on issues of public safety and communications.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

He’s the “go-to guy” when a situation needs direction or professional advice on an administrative, operational, or personnel issue.

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