Our Staff

Venita Brafford
Venita Brafford
Admin. Assistant
Venita was hired by the WCFPD in 2001 as a secretary. Venita takes care of the day to day needs of the district.
Terry Schell
Terry Schell
Battalion Chief
Terry Schell joined the district in September 1996 as a firefighter at WCFPD Station #3. Terry took his training serious and was promoted to a Lieutenant at Station #3. After
Shane Duty
Shane Duty
District Lieutenant
Shane Duty joined the fire district full time June 2018. Shane has been with district since 1994.
Kent Johnson
Kent Johnson
Battalion Chief
Kent joined the fire district in 2003 as a volunteer firefighter. Kent advanced through the ranks at Station #5 and Station #2 for many years. Kent attained the rank of Battalion Chief in 2021 and is in charge of Station 4 & 7. Kent is employed by the Illinois EPA.
Jeremy Norris
Jeremy Norris
Fire Chief
Jeremy joined the fire district in 1990 as a volunteer firefighter. He became a full-time Deputy District chief in 2005. He was promoted to Fire Chief in 2010. Jeremy also serves as the districts FOIA officer.
Eric Miller
Eric Miller
Battalion Chief
Eric joined the WCFPD 2003 as a volunteer firefighter at Station #5. He advanced through the ranks and was hired as a full time firefighter in 2011. Eric was promoted to Battalion Chief in 2016 and is in charge of the district training and the new Explorer Post.
Brian Burgess
Brian Burgess
Battalion Chief
Brian joined the fire district in 1998 as a volunteer firefighter. Brian excelled in his training and advanced quickly through the ranks. He was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief in 2011 and is in charge of Stations 5 & 6. Brian is currently the EMA Director for Williamson County.
Austin Kern
Austin Kern
District Lieutenant
Austin Kern joined the fire district in May 2018. Austin had volunteered with the district since November 2013.

Our Board Members

David Anderson
David Anderson
Board Secretary
David has been the owner of his State Farm Insurance Agency since 1987. He is married with 2 sons and 2 grandchildren.
Gary Hill
Gary Hill
Board Member
Gary Hill has been a member of the fire district board since 2008. Gary is a principle owner of M&H Insurance Agency. Gary’s business experience is a tremendous asset to our fire district.
Matt Lee
Matt Lee
Board President
Matt joined the board in May of 2015, Matt is the Executive VP – Senior Lending Officer at SouthernTrust Bank.
Rusty Baker
Rusty Baker
Board Treasurer
Rusty Baker joined the board in February 2019. Rusty is a principle owner of Bakers Plumbing in Marion,
Tracy Emery
Tracy Emery
Board Member
Tracy Emery joined the board may 2019. Tracy is a business owner in Williamson County.