HEALTH · IL · 1991-2003
John R. Lumpkin
State Health Officer · Illinois
On the record
First African-American IL Public Health Director
Background
John R. Lumpkin served as State Health Officer of Illinois from 1991–2003 (12 years). Took office after Bernard J. Turnock (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Note: First African-American IL Public Health Director. Same-year political environment (1991): Governor Jim Edgar; Secretary of State George Ryan.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Bernard J. Turnock (1985-1990)
- Joyce C. Lashof (1977-1980)
- Franklin D. Yoder (1957-1969)
- Roland R. Cross (1949-1957)