AFFI Staff
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
Office Manager Nicole Fromme
Office Secretary Mychelle Harbauer
Executive Director of Infomation and Technology Matt Campbell
Matt began his fire service career in 1999 and has been a member of the Downers Grove Fire Department since 2005. Matt currently holds the rank of Battalion Chief with the Downers Grove Fire Department where he is a proud and active member of Downers Grove Local 3234. Matt joined the AFFI in May of 2020 and is currently the Executive Director of Information Technology. His responsibilities include designing and maintaining the AFFI database, providing collective bargaining exhibits, and conducting data related research.
Director of Communications Matt Hill
Matt began his fire service career as a volunteer in 2003 and has served on the Normal Fire Department since 2008; currently holding the rank of Lieutenant. He spent several years working for private ambulance and contract fire service agencies before joining NFD. He credits his time there as his catalyst for appreciating the role of Unions in the Fire Service.
He immediately found a role in his Union after joining IAFF Local 2442; since serving in various roles on the Executive Board; including 4 years as Local President. He still currently serves as Treasurer.
Matt joined the AFFI Director Staff in 2022. He has also served as Chairman of the Labor History Committee since 2019, and participates in various training roles throughout the AFFI and the fire service. He attended the IAFF Communications Training Academy in Baltimore, MD in 2023.
Director of Governmental Affairs Tim Hunter
Tim joined the AFFI in May 2020 as a Staff Representative and moved into his current position in July of 2020. Tim works in conjunction with the President and Legislative Committee on legislation and coordinates the AFFI Political Education Program. Tim has been a member of the Joliet Fire Department since 2001 and is going on his 10th year as Joliet Firefighters Local 44 President. Tim was a founding member of the Joliet Firefighters PAC and has been very politically active his entire career.
Director of Health, Safety & Education Drew Hansen
Asstistant Director of Health/Safety/Education/EMS Doug Mullen
Doug Mullen began his career in the fire service in 2006. Prior to that, he spent a few years working for private ambulance services. He has been a member of Plainfield Fire Protection District since 2008.
Doug is currently serving his third term as President of Plainfield Firefighters and Paramedics – Local 4560, and previously held the positions of Treasurer and Vice President. He has served on 4560’s negotiating team for their last three contracts and is also a member of their Peer Support Team and Strategic Planning Committee
Before being hired by the AFFI in August of 2024, Doug was a member of the AFFI EMS/Privatization Committee for four years and was also an Assistant to the AFFI 4th District Vice President.
Data Analyst Tony Peloso
Tony Peloso was hired by the AFFI in 2020. Tony has served the Village of Bolingbrook as a member of the Fire Department since 2002. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration. Tony has held the position of Secretary-Treasurer for Bolingbrook Fire Fighters Local 3005 since 2011.
Data Analyst Mark Kolar
Mark Kolar has been a member of Waukegan Firefighters IAFF 473 since 2006. He served as an elected officer of L473 from 2009-2020 with the last 8 years as president. Since 2017, Kolar has been the Assistant to the AFFI 5thDistrict Vice President and has also served on the AFFI’s Consolidation Committee since 2012. Prior to joining the fire service in 2006, Mark obtained a Masters Degree in Public Administration/City Management from Northern Illinois University and worked over six years in governmental administration at both the municipal and county level.
