Undersheriff Brian Conser Retires After 29 Years of Service

Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025

Article Summary: The Will County Board and Sheriff’s Office honored Undersheriff Brian Conser, who is retiring after nearly three decades of service. Sheriff Mike Kelly praised Conser for his leadership in modernizing the department, including the implementation of body cameras.

Retirement Key Points:

• Career: Conser began as a corrections officer in 1996 and rose to Undersheriff in 2019.

• Role: He oversaw Adult Detention, Enforcement, Special Operations, and Support Services.

• Sheriff’s Tribute: Sheriff Mike Kelly credited Conser with surpassing expectations and guiding the department through significant changes.

The Will County Board on Thursday, December 18, 2025, formally recognized the retirement of Will County Undersheriff Brian Conser following a 29-year career in local law enforcement.

Speaker Joe VanDuyne read a proclamation highlighting Conser’s trajectory, which began in 1996 as a deputy correctional officer. Over the decades, Conser rose through the ranks, serving as a deputy sheriff, sergeant, lieutenant, and deputy chief before being appointed Undersheriff in 2019.

Sheriff Mike Kelly addressed the board, expressing deep gratitude for Conser’s partnership. Kelly noted that when his previous undersheriff retired in 2014, he was concerned about finding a suitable replacement.

“This one has surpassed my expectations as Undersheriff,” Kelly said. “The citizens of Will County and, of course, myself, owe this man a lot of gratitude.”

In his role as Undersheriff, Conser provided strategic leadership over all aspects of the Sheriff’s Office, including adult detention and enforcement operations. He is also a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Conser briefly addressed the board, thanking county leadership for their cooperation during his tenure.

“We’ve gotten things done when we needed body cams. Both sides of the aisle got together,” Conser said. “I can’t thank everybody enough for making this possible. It’s been a great 29-year career.”