The Honorable Joe Gallo
Board Member
Former Mayor
Executive Director of the Illinois Smart City & Region Association
Joe Gallo is a former city mayor and the Executive Director of the Illinois Smart City & Region Association (ISCRA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping public-sector leaders navigate digital transformation and emerging technologies. With nearly a decade of experience in local government, including serving as Mayor of Rolling Meadows, Joe in areas such as infrastructure readiness, data governance, and smart city initiatives.
Through ISCRA, he collaborates with municipalities, industry leaders, and institutions to ensure that technology investments are aligned with long-term community outcomes. Joe is known for his systems-oriented thinking and his ability to translate complex challenges into actionable frameworks for decision-makers. He remains actively engaged in advancing cross-sector partnerships that strengthen local economies, attract investment, and position communities for sustained growth and competitiveness.