Max M. Coates

“It is truly an honor for me to have the opportunity of serving the people of Champaign County. The charm and character of our county is its residents and its diversity. The rolling hills and fertile farm
land to our county seat and the quaint villages, makes it a special place to live, work or raise a family".

Mr. Coates graduated from Triad High School, attended Urbana University, and Clark State with degrees in Agri-Business and Bank Operations and the Ohio University School of Banking. He has had a 38 year banking career.

Max was Mayor of North Lewisburg for 30 years and prior to Mayor was elected to Village Council and Board of Public Affairs.

He served 12 years on the Champaign County Library Board of Trustees with 7 years as V. Pres. He served 4 years on the Mercy Memorial Board of Directors and was Treasurer of the LUC Regional Planning Commission for 17 years and 32 years on the Northeast Champaign County Fire District Board.

Max resides with his wife Janice in North Lewisburg, Rush Township and are members of the North Lewisburg Methodist Church.