Tim Ozinga is a Republican who served as the Illinois State Representative for the 37th District, encompassing suburbs such as Mokena, Orland Park, and Joliet. He was elected to the 102nd General Assembly and abruptly resigned from the House on Monday night without specifying a reason, though he pledged to continue advocating for his district and stated he would remain chairman of the Will County Republicans. Ozinga is co-owner and Executive Vice President of Ozinga Bros. Inc., a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Mokena specializing in ready-mix concrete, energy, logistics, and construction materials; it operates in five states, employs over 2,500 people , and is known for its iconic red and white striped concrete mixers. He is the son of former congressional candidate Marty Ozinga III and lives with his wife, Amanda Kamp Ozinga, and their four daughters; the family worships at Calvary Church-Orland Park. An active community member, he previously served on the Village of Mokena's Economic Development Commission, Technology Committee, and the Mokena Community Park District Board of Commissioners .

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Chicago Christian High School; earned an associate degree from Moraine Valley Community College; bachelor's degree in business management and political science from Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights; MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management; completed the executive education program at Harvard Business School.
• Political Experience: Served as Illinois State Representative for the 37th District ; resigned from the House but continues as chairman of Will County Republicans; prior community roles include service on Mokena village commissions and park district board.