With more than 25 years of experience in Illinois state and local government, Pamela Althoff became the Executive Director of the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois in 2019. Her experience spans a wide variety of positions, most recently serving as an Illinois state senator for from 2003-2018. Prior to serving in the Senate, Pamela served her community as Mayor of McHenry, Illinois from 2001-2003. Before devoting her time to her constituents as an elected official, Pam was a special education teacher. In her current role as Executive Director of CBAI, Pamela remains actively engaged in her community and currently sits on the McHenry County Board.