Meet Our Trainers

Dan Kovats has worked with campaigns for 13 years, starting on a local school board race in 2010. In 2014 he served as the Downstate Field Director & Deputy Political Director for US Senator Dick Durbin’s campaign. He served as Campaign Manager & Advisor for several candidates including Springfield Alderwoman Kristin DiCenso, Dist. 186 School Board Vice President Scott McFarland, & Rianne Hawkins for City Clerk. In 2012, he was elected Vice Chair of the Sangamon County Democratic Party to oversee all campaign & GOTV operations.

He is currently the Executive Director of the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association (IDCCA). The IDCCA’s mission is to be a Democratic partner to all 102 Democratic County Party Chairs, to provide training, resources, & best practices to all County Parties. The IDCCA is committed to supporting & growing the Democratic Party throughout Illinois.

Dan lives with his wife Jennifer & two children in Chatham, IL.