Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ CONTACT: Gov.Press@illinois.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ CONTACT: Gov.Press@illinois.gov

Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees

Nathan Catt will serve as a Member of the Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees.* Catt currently serves as Senior Finance Director for Caterpillar’s Load and Haul division, where he leads the financial strategy for Caterpillar's global products and operations. Previously, Catt served as Finance Director with Caterpillar’s Paving Products division and as Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis with Caterpillar’s Medium Tractor Products division. Catt earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and his Master of Business Administration from Eastern Illinois University.

*Appointment pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate. ​

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