Background
Koch, Gary Edward was born on September 24, 1950 in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States. Son of Byron Edward and Paula Elizabeth (Scoggins) Koch.
Koch, Gary Edward was born on September 24, 1950 in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States. Son of Byron Edward and Paula Elizabeth (Scoggins) Koch.
Bachelor, Illinois College, Jacksonville, 1972. Master of Arts, Sangamon State University, 1973. Master of Arts, Sangamon State University, 1985.
Reporter State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois, 1973. Legislation aide Illinois House Representatives, 1973—1974. Public information officer Illinois Department Local Government Affairs, Springfield, 1974—1979, Illinois Department Commerce and Community Affairs, Springfield, 1982—1984.
Deputy director local government fiscal programs Office State Comptroller, since 1984. Member State Comptroller's Local Government Advisory Board, 1984. Spokesman Governor's Advisory Commission Taxes, 1978—1979.
Member Governor's Task Force on Reorganization State Government, 1978—1979.
Member of Springfield Society Illinois College, Sangamon State Alumni Association, Springfield Junior Chamber of Commerce, Scott County History Society, International Association Business Communicators, Public Relations Society America, Illinois Press Association.
Married Valerie Jean Ludden, December 8, 1979. 1 child Laura Elizabeth.