Master Sergeant Elizabeth Clausing
Master Sergeant Clausing currently supervises the Recruitment Section and is involved in the promotion and maintenance of the Illinois State Police Recruitment and Internship program statewide. She joined the Illinois State Police in July 2017 after serving at Western Illinois University Police Department for five years. Her previous assignments include: Division of Patrol – District 2 Patrol, Safety Education Officer, Office of the Director – Public Information Office, Division of Patrol Troop 15 Staff Officer, Troop 3 Patrol Sergeant, and the Division of the Academy and Training - Recruitment.
Sergeant Tracy Lillard
Social Media Liaison
Sergeant Lillard currently serves as the Recruitment Section Social Media Liaison and is involved in the promotion and maintenance of the Illinois State Police Recruitment and Internship program in the central part of the state. She joined the Illinois State Police in March 2001. Her previous assignments include: Division of Patrol – Troop 15, Division of Patrol – Troop 7, Patrol and Safety Education Officer, Office of the Director – Public Information Office, and the Division of the Academy and Training - Recruitment.
Trooper Howard Purdue
Central Recruitment & Internship Coordinator
Trooper Purdue currently serves as the Central Recruitment & Internship Coordinator and is involved in assisting with the promotion and maintenance of the Illinois State Police Recruitment and Internship program in the central part of the State. He joined the Illinois State Police in May of 2009. His previous assignments include: Division of Patrol – District 18; Division of Patrol – District 9; Division of the Academy and Training – Physical Skills Bureau, and the Division of the Academy and Training – Recruitment Bureau. Trooper Purdue served in the United States Navy for 6 years. While in the Illinois State Police he received the honor of Trooper of the Year in 2016 for District 9.
Trooper David Jacobs
Central Recruitment Specialist
Trooper Jacobs currently serves as the Central Recruitment Specialist and is involved in the promotion and maintenance of the Illinois State Police Recruitment in the central part of the State. He joined the Illinois State Police in November 2013. His previous assignments include: Division of Patrol – District 7; Division of Patrol – District 20; Division of Forensic Services – Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit, and the Division of the Academy and Training – Recruitment Bureau. Trooper Jacobs is a 28-year Veteran of the United States Army Reserve and a recipient of the Illinois State Police Medal of Valor.
Sergeant Marcus Nettles
Northern Recruitment & Internship Coordinator
Sergeant Nettles currently serves as the Northern Recruitment & Internship Coordinator and is involved in assisting with the promotion and maintenance of the Illinois State Police Recruitment and Internship program in the northern part of the State. He joined the Illinois State Police in September of 2012. His previous assignment include: Division of Patrol – Troop 3 and Division of Academy and Training – Recruitment Section. Trooper Nettles worked in various units and is a recipient of the Illinois State Police Problem Solving ribbon.
Trooper Joshua Williams
Northern Recruitment Specialist
Trooper Williams currently serves as the Northern Recruitment Specialist and is involved in the promotion and maintenance of the Illinois State Police Recruitment and Internship program in the northern part of the state. He joined the Illinois State Police in February 2018. His previous assignments include: Division of Patrol – District 5, Division of Academy and Training – Cadet Class Counselor, Division of Academy and Training – Practical Exercises Specialist, Division of Academy and Training – Recruitment Section, and Division of Internal Investigation – Northern Command Special Agent.
Trooper William Reagan
Southern Recruitment & Internship Coordinator
Trooper William Reagan currently serves as the Southern Recruitment & Internship Coordinator and is involved in promoting and maintaining Illinois State Police recruitment in the southern regions of the State. He joined the Illinois State Police in March 2020. His previous assignments include Division of Patrol – District 13- Division of Patrol, Zone 6 Investigations -Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG), Troop 10- Division of Patrol-Special Enforcement Team (SET). Trooper Reagan previously served as a Perry County Sheriff's Deputy for almost 14 years and is a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Trooper Reagan has received the Department Service Ribbon, Life Saving Medal, Southern Illinois All- South Team 2022 & 2024, Violent Crime Expressway Ribbon with Silver Star, Department Unit Citation, District 13 Trooper of the Year Nominee, and a Department Commendation.
Trooper Marivon Ampier
Southern Recruitment Specialist
Trooper Ampier currently serves as the Southern Recruitment Specialist and is involved in the promotion and maintenance of the Illinois State Police Recruitment in the southern part of the State. She joined the Illinois State Police in October 2022. Her previous assignments include: Division of Patrol – Troop 8 and the Division of the Academy and Training – Recruitment Bureau. Trooper Ampier is currently serving and has been in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 15 years.
