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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Brian Stewart is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 89. He was first appointed to the chamber on October 1, 2013. Stewart is also a Republican candidate for District 45 of the Illinois State Senate. The primary election is being held on March 20, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Brian Stewart was born in Freeport, Illinois. He graduated from Freeport High School. Stewart served in the army from 1975 to 1978. His career experience includes working as the Stephenson County sheriff's deputy and as a business executive for over 20 companies. He has served as a public safety committeeman, the vice chairman of Community Development, and the chairman of the Northwest Illinois Criminal Justice Commission. Stewart was appointed to serve as the state representative in October 2013.

Education

  • Diploma, Freeport High School

Professional Experience

  • Diploma, Freeport High School
  • Chair, Alston Tascom, Incorporated, 2017-present
  • Chair, Stewart Venture Capital Group, 2017-present
  • Chair, Professional Teledata, 2015-present
  • Chair, STARTEL Corporation, 2011-present
  • Managing Member, Steward Centre, Limited Liability Corporation, 2007-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Elite Travel, Limited Liability Corporation, 2000-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Purchasing Source, Incorporated, 1999-present
  • Charter Director & Shareholder, State Bank, Freeport, 1999-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Nationwide Inbound, Incorporated, 1997-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Three Rock Solutions, Limited Liability Corporation, 1992-present
  • President/Cheif Executive Officer, Backgroundcheckexpress.com, 1987-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Stewart & Associates, Incorporated, 1987-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Pretzel City Transit Company, Limited Liability Company, 2008-2013
  • Deputy Sheriff, Stephenson County Sheriff's Office, 1978-1991
  • Sergeant, United States Army, 1975-1978

Political Experience

  • Diploma, Freeport High School
  • Chair, Alston Tascom, Incorporated, 2017-present
  • Chair, Stewart Venture Capital Group, 2017-present
  • Chair, Professional Teledata, 2015-present
  • Chair, STARTEL Corporation, 2011-present
  • Managing Member, Steward Centre, Limited Liability Corporation, 2007-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Elite Travel, Limited Liability Corporation, 2000-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Purchasing Source, Incorporated, 1999-present
  • Charter Director & Shareholder, State Bank, Freeport, 1999-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Nationwide Inbound, Incorporated, 1997-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Three Rock Solutions, Limited Liability Corporation, 1992-present
  • President/Cheif Executive Officer, Backgroundcheckexpress.com, 1987-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Stewart & Associates, Incorporated, 1987-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Pretzel City Transit Company, Limited Liability Company, 2008-2013
  • Deputy Sheriff, Stephenson County Sheriff's Office, 1978-1991
  • Sergeant, United States Army, 1975-1978
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 45, 2019-present
  • Trustee, Freeport Township, present
  • Former Alderman, City of Freeport
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 89, 2013-2019
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 45, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Chair, Northwest Illinois Criminal Justice Commission, present

Former Member, Agriculture and Conservation Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Appropriations for Public Safety Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Executive Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Human Services Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Judiciary-Criminal Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Labor and Commerce Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Restorative Justice Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Revenue and Finance Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Sentencing, Penalties and Criminal Procedure Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Criminal Administration and Enforcement, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Finance, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Firearms and Firearm Safety, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice & System-Involved Youth, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Sales and Other Taxes, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Unemployment Insurance, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Workforce Reconciliation, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Veterans Affairs Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations I

Member, Committee of the Whole

Member, Criminal Law

Member, Executive Appointments

Member, Human Services

Member, Special Committee on Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care

Member, Special Committee on Pension Investments

Member, Veteran Affairs

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Diploma, Freeport High School
  • Chair, Alston Tascom, Incorporated, 2017-present
  • Chair, Stewart Venture Capital Group, 2017-present
  • Chair, Professional Teledata, 2015-present
  • Chair, STARTEL Corporation, 2011-present
  • Managing Member, Steward Centre, Limited Liability Corporation, 2007-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Elite Travel, Limited Liability Corporation, 2000-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Purchasing Source, Incorporated, 1999-present
  • Charter Director & Shareholder, State Bank, Freeport, 1999-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Nationwide Inbound, Incorporated, 1997-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Three Rock Solutions, Limited Liability Corporation, 1992-present
  • President/Cheif Executive Officer, Backgroundcheckexpress.com, 1987-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Stewart & Associates, Incorporated, 1987-present
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, Pretzel City Transit Company, Limited Liability Company, 2008-2013
  • Deputy Sheriff, Stephenson County Sheriff's Office, 1978-1991
  • Sergeant, United States Army, 1975-1978
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 45, 2019-present
  • Trustee, Freeport Township, present
  • Former Alderman, City of Freeport
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 89, 2013-2019
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 45, 2018
  • Member, AMVETS Post 32, present
  • Member, FHN Foundation, present
  • Member, Freeport Area Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Member, Freeport Rotary, present
  • Member, Stephenson County Farm Bureau, present
  • Member, Stephenson County Republican Central Committee, present
  • Former Board Member, Northwest Illinois Criminal Justice Commission
  • Former Member, Northwest Illinois Development Alliance
  • Former Chair, Stephenson County Emergency Telephone System
  • Former Charter President, Stephenson County Employees, United Auto Workers Local 2261
  • Former Chair, Stephenson County Republican Central Committee
  • Former Chair, United Way of Northwest Illinois