Carpentersville Police Chief Todd Shaver is retiring effective Friday.
“After much reflection and being in law enforcement for more than 33 years, I felt the time was right to step back and focus on the next chapter of my life,” Shaver said. “I’m looking forward to being able to spend time with my family and enjoy some quality retirement time.”
Upon Shaver’s retirement, Deputy Chief Kevin Stankowitz will assume the role as acting chief of police, Village Manager Brad Stewart said.
“There is no current plan to recruit outside for the position, and we look forward to seeing Deputy Chief Stankowitz’s leadership in action, in the role of chief, as we move forward,” Stewart said.
The village appreciates Shaver’s long career, he said, and wishes him the best in his retirement. The Carpentersville Village Board recognized him for his service at its Tuesday meeting.
Shaver said he started with the Carpentersville Police Department on June 26, 1999, and worked there for 26½ years. Prior to that, he worked for the Sleepy Hollow Police Department for about two-and-a-half years and the East Dundee Police Department for almost five years.
After rising through the ranks in Carpentersville, Shaver served as deputy police chief for eight years before being promoted to chief in March 2023. His training includes the FBI Academy for police officers and Northwestern University’s Staff & Command program. He has a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Judson University in Elgin.
Shaver replaced Patrick Hoey, who was named Carpentersville’s police chief in May 2021 after Michael Kilbourne retired from the post.
Of his own time with the Carpentersville Police Department, Shaver said his will miss the people with whom he has worked.
“We have a great police department, and I look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the future,” he said.
Shaver’s annual salary was $178,099.
Mike Danahey is a freelance reporter for The Courier-News.
