Stephen Harlfinger was elected Village Trustee in March, 2001 and began his term in office on April 26, 2001.  He grew up and has lived the majority of his life in Lake in the Hills.   He and his wife Danielle have been married since March of 1996.  They have two daughters, Alexandria and Brooke. He served in the United States Army as a Training NCO, and is a Disabled Veteran.  He is a volunteer for the Lake In The Hills Rotary Club, the Summer Sunset Fest, and various other civic groups. 

Trustee Harlfinger is the Vice President of Sterling Fire Restoration, Ltd in Prospect Heights. He helps those who have been affected by the loss of a home from a fire or flood, and other various causes of property damage.  He is considered a Property Damage Specialist by numerous insurance companies and colleagues in the disaster restoration industry.