Biography

Theresa Cockrell has been a life long resident of Downers Grove. She has worked for Downers Grove Township for almost 35 years and has been the Assessor since 1983. During that time, Theresa has taken over 400 course hours in the assessment and appraisal field. She has the Certified Illinois Assessing Official designation. She also acquired her Illinois Associate Appraiser’s license in 2002, is currently a Certified Residential Appraiser and is working towards her General Appraiser’s license. She is a member of the International Association of Assessing Officials and past President of the DuPage County Assessor’s Association. Theresa interests include gardening, crocheting, fishing, writing, art and history and having fun with her three dogs.