Dina Vardal

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Dina Vardal: Dina Vardal is a retired law enforcement officer, Army National Guard veteran, and devoted mother whose life reflects dedication, resilience, and tradition. Raised in Joliet, Illinois, she was deeply influenced by her family’s Greek and Italian heritage. These cultural roots shaped her values of discipline, faith, and compassion, which guided her through more than two decades of service in both law enforcement and the military, as well as in her community and family life. Her upbringing blended cultural pride with entrepreneurship. From 1982 to 1989, her family owned Mykonos Gyros, a restaurant where locals gathered. Her father also co-founded Vardal Engineering in 1958, a business that still thrives under family ownership. Growing up in this environment taught Dina responsibility, perseverance, and the value of hard work. Those lessons became the foundation for her academic achievements and career in public service and leadership. At just 17, Dina enlisted in the Army National Guard while beginning her studies. She earned an associate degree in Law Enforcement in 1990 before graduating Magna Cum Laude from Western Illinois University in 1992.