Meet Gina

Gina was born and raised in Lake County, the only girl in a busy family with three brothers. Her father was a proud member of Millwright Local 1693 and her mother ran their family restaurant, Vito’s Pizza in Waukegan. Through her parents, Gina learned at a young age the importance of working hard while serving the community.

Currently, Gina lives in Beach Park with Douglas Roberts, her husband of 30 years. They have two children, Joseph, a 2020 political science graduate of The Ohio State University, and Anne Marie, majoring in early childhood education at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

Gina has been active in our community for years, serving on the Parent Teacher Association and parent networks in the local schools. In 2017, she was elected to the Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 School Board, where she served as the Secretary of the board.

Gina ran for school board because she saw first-hand that parents and teachers needed a voice in the decisions that affect our children and our community. In her tenure, the board managed within their means – with no referendums and no deficits – protecting the pocketbooks of taxpayers while providing great educational opportunities for students.

While on the Lake County Board, Gina has been a champion for our community. She has worked to hold the line on property taxes, implement historic investments into our community’s infrastructure, and support the health of our community.