From the Ckrcuit Couirt:
IPCSA Presents Cheryl Meyers Excellence in Service and Innovation Award to Seth Krause
WOODSTOCK, IL – The Illinois Probation and Court Services Association (IPCSA) has named Seth Krause, Director of the McHenry County Probation Department, as the recipient of the Cheryl Meyers Excellence in Service and Innovation Award.
This award recognizes an IPCSA member whose contributions reflect forward-thinking service, collaboration, leadership, and dedication to advancing the mission of probation and court services.
It honors individuals who demonstrate a commitment to innovation, professional development, and strengthening the professional community.
Seth began his career with the Twenty Second Judicial Circuit’s Department of Probation and Court Services in 2001 after earning his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Western Illinois University.
He later earned his graduate degree from Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University in 2008.
He was promoted to Chief Managing Officer of Juvenile Probation in 2017 and was promoted to Director in 2018.
hroughout his career, Seth has demonstrated a strong commitment to evidence-based practices, professional development, and innovative approaches to community supervision.
The Twenty Second Circuit’s Department of Probation and Court Services was among the first probation departments in Illinois to adopt Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS), and Seth has continued to champion these practices throughout his career.
He believes probation officers play an important role as change agents, helping individuals make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.
