Dr. Suresh Reddy Wins Re-Election To Be An Oak Brook Trustee

Ajay Ghosh
Media Coordinator, AAPI


“I am truly humbled and deeply grateful for the trust and support you’ve shown me in this election. This victory isn’t mine alone—it belongs to every resident who believes in a united, forward-thinking, and inclusive Oak Brook,” said Dr. Suresh Reddy, a Trustee for the Oakbrook township in Illinois, after winning a second term along with his colleagues, Jim Nagle and Dr. Melissa Martin in the elections held on April 1st, 2025.

Dr. Reddy was among the four candidates running to be Trustees for the three openings that were contested. With a population of nearly 10,000 people, the city of Oak Brook is located 15 miles west of the Chicago Loop and is served by a network of major federal, state, and county roads, including the Tri-State Tollway system, the East-West Tollway, and the Eisenhower Expressway. One of the affluent communities in the nation, Oakbrook’s adjacent neighbors include the communities of Villa Park, Elmhurst, Lombard, Oakbrook Terrace, Westchester, Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, and Hinsdale.

“Your faith in me renews my commitment to serve with integrity, transparency, and purpose. Thank you, Oak Brook, for electing me with a landslide majority. I am honored to serve alongside Jim Nagle and Dr. Melissa Martin—two outstanding individuals whose unique talents will be invaluable to our community,” Reddy told the people who overwhelmingly elected him in the Town elections.

Dr. Reddy, an esteemed community leader and a physician by profession, promised Oak Brook residents that he is “more determined than ever to represent every corner of our vibrant community. Oak Brook stands at a pivotal moment in its growth and development. I firmly believe that through open dialogue, mutual respect, and shared values, we can continue to shape a village we’re all proud to call home.”

Dr. Reddy assured that, “I proudly stand with Mayor/President Larry Herman. We may have once stood on opposite sides, but today, we’re rowing in the same direction—for Oak Brook. Oak Brook deserves better. Elections may divide us, but governance must unite us. During this campaign, I’ve reached out personally to over a thousand residents via door knocking, phone and texts, and I will continue to listen, engage, and serve with humility.”

“I am grateful to several key leaders of my hometown, Oak Brook, a suburb in the state of Illinois, including the sitting mayor and members of the governing body of Oak Brrook for endorsing and supporting my candidacy to be a Trustee of Oak Broo,” Dr. Suresh Reddy, Past President of American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) said.

Describing Jim Nagle as a visionary entrepreneur, Dr. Reddy said that he, together with his wife, Tely, revitalized the historic Drake Oak Brook Hotel. Their hands-on approach transformed a once-dilapidated site into a world-class destination—preserving its legacy while ushering in modern innovation.

He drew the attention to Dr. Melissa Martin, an esteemed academic, currently serving as Interim Head and Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Illinois Chicago. “Her award-winning research in executive compensation, taxes, and management systems has garnered national recognition.”

Together, we bring a range of experience and perspectives to our roles. I am genuinely excited to collaborate with Jim and Melissa over the next four years to make Oak Brook an even better place to live, work, and raise our families.

Dr. Reddy expressed his gratitude to Michael Manzo, “one of my earliest political mentors. Your guidance and encouragement have meant a great deal. Michael is the longest-tenured Trustee and pro-term President, who always stands up for the people of Oak Brook and against government waste. He is laser-focused on the betterment of our wonderful village.”

Dr. Reddy thanked Mayor Larry Herman for his leadership and partnership. “As a wise statesman once said, what Larry achieved in 2 years as a Mayor, others haven’t achieved in 10 years.” Others to whom Dr. Reddy expressed his gratitude included Steve Farber, Trustees Ed Tiesenga, Don Adler and community leaders Marty Hare, Primit Shah, Sunita Sawlani and numerous others whose encouragement and enthusiasm lifted our spirits and fueled the election victory.

He offered his best wishes to the newly elected members of the School Board Resham Mendi, Craig Donnelly, Kavitha Neerukonda, and Kaarina Lebrun and the Park District Board Tina Chan.

Dr. Reddy comes with immense experiences and proven leadership. Dr. Reddy grew up in the suburbs of Hyderabad in Southern India. A financial conservator, Dr. Reddy always had a passion for “uniting and bringing people together.” Recalling his childhood, the dynamic leader says, “It all started during my childhood with bringing neighborhood kids together to play “gully cricket” and also bringing people together in college to organize events, demonstrations, and educational tours. Bringing opposing parties to the table for resolving issues has always been my strong strength since my schooling days.”

Not satisfied with his achievements as a physician and leader of the Diaspora Physicians group, Dr. Reddy says, “I always had a strong passion for bringing a positive outlook and giving back to the community. I got involved in several alumni activities and have facilitated to raise funds to build a million dollar alumni educational center for my Alma Mater.”

Dr. Reddy completed his advanced medical training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School and has stayed on Harvard Faculty for more than a decade where he had also served as Chief of Interventional Neuroradiology. Subsequently, Dr. Reddy and family moved to Chicago which has now become his home. “Now that I call Oak Brook my home, I would like to contribute and serve my community by participating in public service,” says Dr. Reddy.

What motivates him to take on yet another challenging role for the betterment of the community? “My mantra is: If you don’t lead, someone else will lead you. If you don’t pick the right leader, the wrong leader will pick you, and as my good friend US Congressman Raja Says, and if you are not on the table, you will be on the menu,” says Dr. Reddy.

His wife, Leela, who was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, has a master’s degree in health management and policy. Previously, she was a Director of Network Health Boston, a HMO Health Plan in Boston before moving to Chicago. Their son, Rohun has completed JD/MBA at Kellogg School of Management/Pritzker School of Law at Northwestern University and is now working as a corporate lawyer, focusing on mergers and acquisitions and working for one of the largest law firms in the country.

Dr. Reddy called upon the people of Oak Brook to come together and “celebrate the rich diversity of our community—our backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. It is this blend of heritage and shared American values that makes Oak Brook truly special. I look forward to working with you all as we move Oak Brook forward—together. Let us build bridges, not walls. The campaign has ended; now the real work begins. Thank you, and God bless Oak Brook.”