Paul Drabik
For
Downers Grove Village Council
Citizens First
Meet Paul
Having grown up next door, in Westmont, Paul is a lifelong resident of DuPage County moving to Downers Grove in 2019 with his wife Annie. Annie is a third-generation real estate agent from Downers Grove. The couple have two children. In addition to his career selling data in the Finance industry, Paul is a member of the American Legion, VFW, and F3 – a men’s wellness non-profit. Paul’s hobbies include writing and speaking publicly. Serving as a member on the Human Services Commission in Downers Grove for over 2 years, Paul looks to expand on his service to the community. Diverse life experience through his time and travels in the military will help Paul offer a balanced perspective to local governance.
Education and professional experience.
Paul served with the 1st Infantry Division in Ramadi, Iraq from 2003-2004. There he guarded against insurgent terrorists and helped rebuild the community of Ramadi, Iraq.
Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational development from Eastern Illinois University and a master’s degree in communication from Northwestern University.
For the last 10 years Paul has worked in the financial data industry. In addition, Paul has a background in writing and public speaking. Writing for a news outlet called The Gateway Pundit, his stories vary from politics, to history, to public health. Paul has also written an expose on a Downers Grove legend, Art Chester. As an amateur journalist Paul has interviewed Illinois figures such as 15th Ward of Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez, and national figures such as New Border Czar Tom Homan. Find more examples of Paul’s work on the Portfolio Page.
Get involved.
If you would like to help in any aspect of my campaign I would welcome it! Volunteer, get the word out, put out a yard sign. Every bit of help is appreciated.