Tyler Funk Appointed Champaign’s Next Fire Chief
City Manager Joan Walls announced today that she has appointed Tyler Funk to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Fire Chief effective November 19, 2025. Funk has served as the City’s Interim Fire Chief since July 2025. Prior to that, Funk served the Champaign Fire Department for 26 years, rising to the rank of […]
Tyler Funk Appointed Champaign’s Interim Fire Chief
Today, City Manager Joan Walls announced she has appointed Tyler Funk to serve as the City of Champaign’s Interim Fire Chief starting July 14, 2025. Funk previously worked at the Champaign Fire Department for 26 years, rising to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief before retiring in 2023. “I want to extend my deepest gratitude […]