Administrative Assistant Cecil Polley is a long-time resident of Christian County, with 25 plus years of service at the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). Polley served in many roles in his tenure at IDOC, starting as a Correctional Officer in 1993 and working his way up the security ranks. Polley also served as the Assistant Manager of the IDOC Training Academy, Firearms Range Instructor, Special Operations Statewide Tactical Commander, Warden, Deputy Director and Deputy Chief of Operations. While serving in these roles, Polley attributes his success to his faith, life experience, and ability to be empathic to those who find themselves in difficult circumstances.

Polley lives with his wife, Lora, in rural Owaneco. They are parents of one son, and have been blessed with two grandchildren.Administrative A