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Cook County, Illinois / Off Economic Development

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Off Economic Development

Source file: Cook County, Illinois — Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Off Economic Development is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2018, this agency had 8 employees with median total compensation of $25,388; the highest distinct record was $38,718.

Year
2018
Employees
8
Median total
$25,388
Highest record
$38,718

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$17,113$38,718+

How 2018 total compensation is spread across the 8 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($25,388) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$26,784 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$21,960
$22,282
$25,388
$29,267
$34,159

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $34,159 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21,960. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Michael Jasso

Bureau Chief/Off Economic Development

2018 total comp
$38,718
Base pay
$38,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,718
Hire date
2013-08-26
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Employee Identifier
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Fiscal Period
2018Q2
Fiscal Quarter
2
Job Code
721
Office
1027
Position Id
1200043

Michael Jasso works as a Bureau Chief for Off Economic Development. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 5 years. Michael earned $38,718 in 2018.

Jay Stewart

Deputy Bureau Chief/Off Economic Development

2018 total comp
$34,159
Base pay
$34,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,159
Hire date
2016-08-08
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Employee Identifier
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Fiscal Period
2018Q2
Fiscal Quarter
2
Job Code
5661
Office
1027
Position Id
1200041

Jay Stewart works as a Deputy Bureau Chief for Off Economic Development. Hired in 2016, they have about 2 years of service. Jay earned $34,159 in 2018.

Veda Britt Handy

Special Assistant for Legal Affairs/Off Economic Development

2018 total comp
$29,267
Base pay
$29,267
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,267
Hire date
2015-06-29
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Employee Identifier
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Fiscal Period
2018Q2
Fiscal Quarter
2
Job Code
5531
Office
1027
Position Id
1200037

Veda Britt Handy is a Special Assistant for Legal Affairs at Off Economic Development. They have served since 2015 (about 3 years). 2018 total compensation came to $29,267.

Irene Sherr

Assistant Deputy Bureau Chief/Off Economic Development

2018 total comp
$27,923
Base pay
$27,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,923
Hire date
2013-06-17
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Employee Identifier
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Fiscal Period
2018Q2
Fiscal Quarter
2
Job Code
5660
Office
1027
Position Id
1200044

At Off Economic Development, Irene Sherr serves as a Assistant Deputy Bureau Chief. Hired in 2013, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $27,923.

Andre' Ashmore

Legislative Coordinator I/Off Economic Development

2018 total comp
$22,853
Base pay
$22,853
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,853
Hire date
1993-05-17
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Employee Identifier
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Fiscal Period
2018Q2
Fiscal Quarter
2
Job Code
620
Office
1027
Position Id
1000986

At Off Economic Development, Andre' Ashmore serves as a Legislative Coordinator I. They have served since 1993 (about 25 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $22,853.

Vanessa Uribe

Econ Development Initiatives Program Manager/Off Economic Development

2018 total comp
$22,282
Base pay
$22,282
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,282
Hire date
2016-08-29
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Employee Identifier
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Fiscal Period
2018Q2
Fiscal Quarter
2
Job Code
6813
Office
1027
Position Id
1400245

Vanessa Uribe works as a Econ Development Initiatives Program Manager for Off Economic Development. Hired in 2016, they have about 2 years of service. Vanessa earned $22,282 in 2018.

Kenneth Williams

Director of Financial Control III/Off Economic Development

2018 total comp
$21,960
Base pay
$21,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,960
Hire date
2011-06-06
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Employee Identifier
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Fiscal Period
2018Q2
Fiscal Quarter
2
Job Code
112
Office
1027
Position Id
1200039

Kenneth Williams is a Director of Financial Control III at Off Economic Development. Hired in 2011, they have about 7 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $21,960.

Jennifer Miller

Economic Development Program Manager/Off Economic Development

2016 total comp
$21,184
Base pay
$21,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,184
Hire date
2010-04-26
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Employee Identifier
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Fiscal Period
2016Q4
Fiscal Quarter
4
Job Code
6294
Office
1027
Position Id
1400245

Jennifer Miller holds the role of Economic Development Program Manager at Off Economic Development. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 6 years. In 2016, their total compensation was $21,184.

Madeline Ramos

Administrative Assistant III/Off Economic Development

2018 total comp
$17,113
Base pay
$17,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,113
Hire date
1991-07-01

Source-specific fields

Employee Identifier
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Fiscal Period
2018Q2
Fiscal Quarter
2
Job Code
48
Office
1027
Position Id
1200042

Madeline Ramos holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Off Economic Development. They have served since 1991 (about 27 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $17,113.

Jennifer Ptak

Economic Development Program Manager/Off Economic Development

2016 total comp
$8,365
Base pay
$8,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,365
Hire date
2014-07-14
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Employee Identifier
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Fiscal Period
2016Q2
Fiscal Quarter
2
Job Code
6294
Office
1027
Position Id
1400245

At Off Economic Development, Jennifer Ptak serves as a Economic Development Program Manager. They have served since 2014 (about 2 years). Their 2016 pay totaled $8,365.