Yadav Nathwani


Yadav "Nick" Nathwani is an American politician and former Republican member of the Illinois Senate from the 24th district. The district includes all or parts of Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Villa Park, Western Springs, Westmont, and Willowbrook.
Nathwani was appointed to serve out the remaining 6 weeks left Chris Nybo term of office when he resigned after his defeat in November 2018 to Suzy Glowiak for Illinois Senate. Suzy Glowiak, took office on January 7, 2019.
Nathwani currently is a trustee of Milton Township, as well as a Milton Township Republican committeeman and was chosen fill the balance of Chris Nybo's term, by the DuPage County Republican Central Committee.
Nathwani was the first Indian-American to serve in the Illinois State Senate.

Education and career

Nathwani earned his bachelor's degree and his MBA from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois. He was elected as a trustee to Glenbard High School District 87 and served from 2009 until 2013. In 2013, he was elected to be a trustee for Milton Township. He ran for re-election in 2017. Nathwani serves as chief financial officer for Professional Paving and Concrete Company and had previously worked at a local bank.