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Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Cybersecurity, Incident Response Planning, Operations
Matthew is pursuing additional community involvement by assisting local non-profits. He seeks to utilize a unique skillset of operations management, information technology and not-for-profit experience. Matthew and his wife of 17+ years have three children who attend St. Peter School.
Skills: Compliance, Cybersecurity, Breach/Incident Response, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting
- Secretary, Western Catholic Union (2009-present)
- IT Specialist, ETC Computerland (2005-2009)
Interest Areas: Community, Education, Health, Human Services, Youth
Experience:
- Volunteer, WCU Quincy Branch events
Mt. Sterling, IL
EXPERIENCE: Strategic Planning, Social Media, People Development, Networking
Katie Berens has lived in Brown County for more than 10 years. She is extremely invested in community development in rural Illinois, assisting non-profit organizations in fulfilling their mission, and driving community engagement and volunteerism in communities. Katie lives in Mt. Sterling with her husband and 3 children.
Skills: Strategic Planning, Social Media Communication, Problem Solving, Professional Development of People
Experience:
- Assistant Warehouse Safety Manager, 2021 to Present, Dot Foods Inc.
- Occupational Health Trainer Manager - 2018 - 2021, Dot Foods Inc.
- Occupational Athletic Trainer, 2013 - 2018, Dot Foods Inc.
Interest Areas: Animal Welfare, Youth Development, Community Development
Experience:
• YMCA FDC Committee - 2023 to present
• TLC Program Manager – Remote Opportunities - 2023 to present
• YMCA Annual Campaign - 2023 to present
• Brown County Animal Rescue – Board Vice President - 2022 to present
• YMCA Youth Soccer League Coach - 2022 to present
• YMCA Youth Volleyball Camp Coach - 2021 to present
• Mt. Sterling Charitable Committee - 2021 to present
• Schuyler County Humane Society Volunteer/Foster - 2016 to 2018
• Brown County Middle School Head Volleyball Coach - 2016 to 2018
• Brown County High School Head Volleyball Coach - 2015 to present
• Mt. Sterling Winter Festival Chair Member - 2014
• YMCA Cultivate BC Volunteer - 2013 to present
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Community, Education, Human Services
Pilar (Yates) Brumbaugh is a Quincy native who is looking forward to doing her part to help the Quincy community continue to grow and provide new opportunities for community members. She is seeking opportunities to use her experience and skills to better her community today and for years to come and most importantly to give back to the community that helped shape her into the person that she is today. Pilar and her husband, Tyler, are following in their family’s footsteps in raising their family in their hometown.
Skills: Community relations, Event planning, Public relations, and Volunteer management.
Experience:
- Executive Director, Quincy Humane Society
- Community Relations and Fundraising, Quincy Humane Society
- Coordinator of Annual Giving and Alumni Services
Interest Areas: Animal welfare, Community development, Education, Human services
Experience:
- Cornerstone's Dancing with Local Stars committee
- Quincy Humane Society - former board member
- Quincy Service League - former board member
- United Way Loaned Executive
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Project Management, Education, Strategic Planning
Dave Drotar and his family have lived in Quincy for six years and is seeking to serve the community.
Skills: Project management, Strategic/Growth Planning, Education, Training and Development.
Experience:
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Knapheide Manufacturing Company (2015 - Present)
- Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, IBM Corporation (2000-2015)
Interest Areas: Youth, Housing, Veteran's Issues, Education, Renovations
Experience:
- Little League
- Purple Heart Homes
- Knights of Columbus
- Parish Trustee
- June Fest Chair (2016 - 2017)
- Science Fair Judge
- Parish Renovation Project Manager and GC
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Development/Fundraising, Marketing, Graphic Design, Photography, Video Production
A Quincy native and active community leader, Adam has an extensive background in development and fundraising efforts, having led many successful nonprofit campaigns and events throughout his career. He also has proven expertise in graphic design, marketing, and video editing and production. As Development Associate for the Chaddock Children’s Foundation he currently helps support the children and services Chaddock provides to the community. Adam enjoys giving back to our area and looks forward to continued involvement with those just as passionate about community betterment as he is.
Skills: Communication, Leadership, Graphic Design, Marketing, Development, Fundraising Campaigns
Experience:
- Development Associate, Chaddock Children's Foundation (2023-Present)
- Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations, Culver-Stockton College (2022- 2023)
- Director of Development and Communications, United Way of Adams County (2018-2022)
Interest Areas: Youth, Fitness, Health, Community, Art, Special Events, Traveling, Tourism, Activities, Fitness
Experience:
- Volunteer/Nonprofit Experience: Instructor: Junior Achievement (2021-present)
- Board member: Quincy Park Foundation (2021-present)
- Chamber Ambassador: Chamber of Commerce (2018-present)
- Young Professionals (2010-present)
- Board Chair, The Washington Theater Redevelopment Commission (2012-2019 )
- Vice President, Quincy Bicycle Club (2013-2015)
Mendon, IL
EXPERIENCE: Health, Wellness, Education, Support for Physical and Mental Wellbeing
Joni has lived in the Quincy area for almost 20 years. She keeps busy with her children's school, extra curricular and religious activities. She looks forward to committing her time to the opportunities to help build a stronger, resourceful, and educational community.
Skills: Health, wellness, education and training
Experience:
- Occupational Health Nurse at J. M. Huber (2017-present)
- Registered Nurse Manager at We Care, TLC (2014-2017)
- Registered Nurse at Quincy Medical Group (2003-2014)
Interest Areas: Human Services, Education and Health
Experience:
- Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry
- Adams County Health Department COVID vaccine clinic
New London, MO
EXPERIENCE: Environment, Project Planning, Heath/Safety/Sustainability
Gail is a lifelong area resident, growing up on a farm in rural Hannibal where she still lives. A lifelong passion for the outdoors, nature, and the betterment of people, Gail looks forward to helping agencies provide goods and/or services to identified needs of specific groups.
Skills: Project planning/management
Experience: Gail has worked in the Hannibal/Quincy area in the fields of mining, manufacturing, and industrial contracting in the field of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability. She also has extensive experience in dealing with federal agencies in compliance matters.
Interest Areas: Veterans, Animals, Sustainable food supply
Experience:
- Volunteer, Hannibal Women's Shelter
- Volunteer, Nursing homes
- Volunteer, Food Banks/Feed the Funnel events
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Development, Planning, Customer Service
Lakin is a Quincy native and went to Quincy University for her undergraduate degree. She started working at HOMEBANK when she started college and has been employed there for the past six years. Lakin loves Quincy and being apart of organizations that help the Quincy community.
Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Customer Service Skills, Productivity & Organization, Banking Knowledge, Charisma, Planning
Experience:
- Assistant Vice President, HOMEBANK (2015- present)
Interest Areas: Quincy Development, Youth, Health
Experience:
- Salvation Army Bells
- District Events
- District Board Member
- Member, Quincy Service League Member
- Volunteer, Quincy University
Ewing, MO
EXPERIENCE: Accounting, CPA
Kelly is a St. Charles, Missouri native, but recently moved to this area from Florida after living there for about 15 years. She is an experienced accounting professional and CPA, having worked 20+ years in the Financial Services industry. Being new to the area, she is seeking opportunities in which she can use her talents in making a positive difference within her community.
Skills: Banking, financial reporting, technical research, policies and procedures development, systems implementation, analysis, collaboration, detail-oriented and well organized.
Experience:
- SOX Manager-North America, Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Quincy, IL (March 2021 to Present)
- Owner, Kern Accounting Services, LLC, Ewing, MO (June 2019-Present)
- SVP/Controller, Raymond James Bank, N.A., St. Petersburg, FL (June 2009-February 2019)
- Financial Reporting Specialist, Raymond James Financial, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL (August 2005-May 2009)
Interest Areas: Families, youth development, early childhood and youth education, financial literacy education, faith-based programs, animal welfare
Experience:
- United Way Committee Member, Phibro Animal Health Corporation (Present)
- Financial Literacy Education Volunteer, Project Prosper (2016-2019)
- Mentor, Women's Interactive Network at Raymond James (2017)
- Sunday School teacher, Christian Church in the Wildwood (10+ years)
- Treasurer, Spring Hill Athletic Association (2009)
- Community Service Chairman, Delta Sigma Pi (in college)
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Volunteer, Education, Fundraising with Kiwanis
James Kase MD moved to Quincy in 2004 to help start the Cardiac Surgery program at Blessing Hospital. In 2015, James retired and has been looking for ways to pay back the community for all of the support they gave him with the program. James is currently in the process of joining Kiwanis and has been looking for other non-profit opportunities.
Skills: Policy development, Health care, Long term planning, Education
Experience:
- Retired Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Adjunct professor
Interest Areas: Healthcare, Education
Experience:
- Fundraising, Quincy Noon Kiwanis
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Planning, Process Development, Project Management
Russ Meyer is a Quincy native and recently returned after 8 years in Central Illinois. He is interested in opportunities to utilize his skill set & life experiences to aid & support Quincy-area organizations in their missions.
Skills: Development & planning, Strategic thinking
Experience:
- Quality Manager - Knapheide Manufacturing Company, Quincy, IL (2021-present)
- Manager, Quality Assurance & Process Engineer- Mueller Water Products, Decatur, IL (2017-2021)
- Quality Manager - GSI/AGCO, Taylorville, IL (2013-2017)
- Project Management Office Specialist - Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL (2010-2013)
- Operations Manager - Quincy Compressor/Atlas Copco, Quincy, IL (2009-2010)
- Plant Manager & Division Quality Manager - Gardner Denver, Quincy, IL (1996-2009)
- Quality Engineer - Titan Wheel, Quincy, IL (1993-1996)
- Manufacturing & Quality Engineer - Rocketdyne - Rockwell International, Canoga Park, CA (1985-1993)
Interest Areas: Veterans, Elderly, Community engagement
Experience:
- Board Member - Bertinetti Lake Front Property Owners Association Board Member (2016-2021)
- Executive Committee & Board Member - Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce (2014-2017)
- Board Member - Quincy United Soccer Club (2005-2009)
- Cub & Boy Scout Leader (2005-2009)
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Marketing, Event Planning, Youth
Stacey is "newer" to the area, moving to Quincy just a little more than five years ago. Her family relocated after her husband accepted a position with an electrical company in Camp Point, Illinois. Stacey is seeking opportunities to use her skills to make a difference in the community.
Skills: Graphic Design, Event Planning, Youth
Experience:
- Marketing Assistant - HOMEBANK (2019 - Present)
- Stay at Home Mom (2018 - 2019)
- Assistant Product Developer - Soft Surroundings (May 2014 - June 2015)
- Technical Design Assistant, Soft Surroundings (November 2013 - May 2014)
Interest Areas: Animal Welfare, Youth Development, Libraries, Community Foundations
Experience:
- Volunteer, Room Mother for daughter's Kindergarten class (current)
- Volunteer, Canteen Ministry, Salvation Army (May 2022)
- Council Member, Young Professionals
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Internal Auditing, Banking, Customer Service
Lauryn is a Quincy native who is looking for ways to get more involved and support the community. She is married with 2 children.
Skills: Banking, Customer Service, Auditing, Management
Experience:
- Electronic Banking Manager - First Bankers Trust Co., Quincy, IL (2017-2021)
- Deposit Operations Manager - First Bankers Trust Co., Quincy, IL (2015-2016)
- Internal Auditor - First Bankers Trust Co., Quincy, IL (2008-2015)
Interest Areas: Youth Development, Community, Religious Activities, Faith-based programs
Experience:
- Volunteer, Junior Achievement (2014-Present)
- Loaned Executive, United Way ( 2018-Present)
Pittsfield, IL
EXPERIENCE: Youth, Special needs, Animals, Law enforcement
Sarah Pines is a mother of three children and located in Pike County IL. She is seeking opportunities to participate in boards that make a difference in her community.
Skills: Fundraising, Organization, Events, Policy development, Public Speaking
Experience:
- Homemaker (2012-Present)
- Law Enforcement (2006-2012)
Interest Areas: Youth, Underprivileged, Victims of violence, Special needs individuals, Food services, and Animals
Experience:
- Church Board Member
- P.A.C.T.
- Head Start Backpack Program
- Little league
- Mounted Angels
- Sunday school teacher
- Parent teacher organization
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Marketing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Youth, Families, Community
Mark was born and raised in Quincy. He currently lives in Quincy with his wife and two children. Mark wants to make a positive impact in the area he calls home.
Skills: Excellent communication skills, multimedia production, knowledge of geographic area having covered sports and news in Southeast Iowa, Northeast Missouri and West Central Illinois, grant writing, passion of beliefs and values.
Experience:
- Marketing Coordinator, Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials (August 2021 - Present)
- Assignment Editor, WGEM (September 2019 - August 2021)
- Production, WGEM (September 2018 - September 2019)
- Assignment Editor, KHQA (October 2015 -August 2018)
- Videographer, KHQA (September 2011 - October 2015)
Interest Areas: Families, Youth, Arts, Sports, Diversity, Community Impact
Experience:
- Marketing Coordinator for a local non-profit
- Volunteer coach for camps and teams
- Active with Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce
- Grant writing
- Event planning
- Volunteer Labor (ie, sandbagging, construction, general labor)
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Finance, Accounting, Education, Youth
Kim is an experienced finance and accounting professional who relocated to Quincy in 2017 after accepting a financial controllership role with J.M. Huber Corporation. Kim is seeking opportunities to utilize her professional skillset for the purpose of serving and positively impacting her community.
Skills: Financial statement preparation and Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, Training and Development
Experience:
- Controller - J.M. Huber Corporation, Quincy, IL (2017 - present)
- Controller - Roquette America, Inc., Keokuk, IA (2008 - 2017)
- Accounting Lecturer - Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO (2006-2008)
- Business Instructor - Southeastern Community College, Keokuk, IA (2002-2006)
- Sr. Cost Accountant - Dial Corporation, Ft. Madison, IA (1999-2002)
- Budget Director - Lee County, IA, Ft. Madison, IA (1996-1999)
Interest Areas: Literacy, Economic Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Community Support and Betterment, Cancer Awareness/support
Experience:
- Volunteer - VITA Coordinator (2006-2008)
- Business/Industry Advisory Board Member (2008-2012)
- KCSD Graduation Rate Task Force Member (2005-2006)
- Member/Volunteer Parent-Teacher Orgs (2003-2010)
Ewing, MO
EXPERIENCE: Finance, Accounting, Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA), Strategic Planning, Management
Theresa Simmons is a 33 year employee of Lewis County Rural Electric Cooperative with the current role of Manager of Finance and Administration. Life long resident of Lewis County, Missouri and raised on a farm outside of Ewing, MO. Theresa is a recent empty nester looking for opportunities to serve a non-profit that serves Adams County and/or Northeast Missouri.
Skills: Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA), Financial reports creation and understanding, Organized, Leadership, Communication, Detailed, Reliable. Presence in the LCREC monthly Board Meetings (10 years) serving as secretary to the Board and now as the presenter of the financials.
Experience:
- Manager of Finance and Administration, Lewis County Rural Electric Cooperative
Interest Areas: Looking for a broad range rather than a specific purpose organization. Theresa is looking to make connections and meet new people as well as serving on a non-profit board.
Experience:
- School organizations
- 4-H activities
- Splash Station Pool Board 2 years (2014-2015)
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Education, Youth, Agriculture, Library Programs
Robin has lived in the Quincy area for the last eight years but grew up in Kahoka, Missouri. She has a BSE from Truman State University in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood. She also holds a MAE from Truman in Teaching of Reading. She taught in Missouri for 27 years before retiring to Illinois and working at her current job at the extension office, educating the youth about Agriculture.
Skills: Education, Youth, Collaborating with others to use local resources
Experience:
- Ag Literacy Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension office (2014 - Present)
Interest Areas: Youth, Food, Library, Gardening/flowers, Education, Agriculture
Experience:
- Volunteer, TRRC Board
- Special Needs Advisory Board
- Food pantry distribution
- Library programs for youth
- Master Gardeners
- FFA events
- Quincy Children's Museum
- Tutoring youth
- Grant writing
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Planning and Protection - with experence related to Quincy
Mike is a lifelong Quincy resident and interested in working to improve Quincy. He has been active in several community organizations and nonprofits. He has a BSBA in Management Science from St. Louis University 1979 and a MBA - Finance from St. Louis University 1981. Mike is married to his wife Sharon and they have three adult sons, a daughter-in-law and granddaughter.
Skills: Executive management (public and private sector), Finance, Business, Small Business Owner
Experience:
- Mayor, City of Quincy (May 2021 - Present)
- KeyBridge Insurance Services, Inc. (April 2003 to April 2021)
Interest Areas: Projects and organizations that work to improve Quincy
Experience:
- Vice President and School Board member, Quincy Public Schools
- Chairman and Board Member, Adams County Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services
- Great River Economic Development Foundation Executive Board
- County Board member including Chair of Finance Committee
- First Union Congregational Church Board
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Lean, Manufacturing, Organization, Leadership
Michael Uppinghouse was born and raised in the Quincy area and is now raising his family here. He is seeking opportunities to make a positive impact in the community, particularly for businesses and education.
Skills: Business, Engineering, Facility & Maintenance Management. Project Management. Organizational Development and Leadership
Experience:
- Operational Excellence Engineer, Manchester Tank and Equipment Co. (Current)
- Manufacturing Engineer Manager, GD Energy Products (Sep 2016 - 2023)
- Engineer / Drafter, Doyle Manufacturing (Aug 2015 - Sep 2016)
- Machinist, Gardner Denver (Oct 2011 - Mar 2015)
Interest Areas: Business development, Education & Learning
Hannibal, MO
EXPERIENCE: Youth, Finance, Athletics, Fundraising, Digital Media, Public Speaking
As a former Division I volleyball player at the University of Louisville and a coach at the University of Central Missouri, Gabbie learned to be a small fish in a big pond and molded her into the person that she is today; resiliency, tenacity, and old fashion grit. Today, she continue to learn the ropes of leading, communicating, and collaborating while working under her family's automotive dealership that has been serving the community for over 50 years.
Skills: Leadership, Recruiting, Sports, Athletics, Social media, Digital media, iMovie, Public speaking, Communication, Coaching, Fundraising, Collaborative leadership, Critical thinking, Access to vehicles for parades and events
Experience:
- Operational Manager, Boland Automotive, Hannibal (2021 - Present)
- Assistant Volleyball Coach, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg (2019-2021)
- Volleyball Coach, All-American Volleyball Camps, Midwest Area (2018-2020)
- Volleyball Coach, Midwest Volleyball Performance, Midwest Area (2018-2020)
- Emergency Medical Technician, Mercy Health, St. Louis (2018)
Interest Areas: Youth, Health, Community Involvement, Athletics
Experience:
- Volunteer, Norton's Health System, Louisville (2014-2017)
- Koisair Charities, Louisville (2014-2017)
- The Salvation Army (2014-2018)
- Academic Tutor (2015-2017)
Quincy, IL
EXPERIENCE: Policy Development, Leadership and Project Management, Sales, Financial Literacy, Event Planning and Organization
Michelle Wright is a Quincy native. She is looking to use her attributes to be an active- participating member of her hometown.
Skills: Policy development, leadership and project management, sales, financial literacy, event planning and organization
Experience:
- Coordinator of Records, Registration, and Selective Admissions Programs, John Wood Community College (2011-Current)
- Senior Business Development Agent, Adams Telephone Cooperative (2005-2011)
- Assistant Store Manager/Credit Manager, Heilig Meyers Furniture (1997-2001)
Interest Areas: Literacy, education, Christian life, pro-life, animal rights, the betterment and empowerment of women, & elderly programs
Experience:
- Volunteer/Nonprofit Experience: JWCC Wellness Committee-served for two years
- JWCC Campus Safety Committee (current)
- JWCC Curriculum Committee (current)
Mt. Sterling, IL
EXPERIENCE: Administrative, Family-Oriented
Jenna works at ServiceMaster Restore, a family-owned business, as the office manager. She was recently married in August of 2021 and lives in Brown County with her husband and their two dogs. She is also the head coach for Brown County's Jr. High volleyball program.
Skills: Organization, digital design, project management
Experience:
- Administrative Assistance, Yingling Builders (2019- Present)
- Office Manager, ServiceMaster Restore (2018- Present)
- Sales & Marketing Representative, ServiceMaster Restore (2017-2018)
- Alumni House Student Employee, Illinois College (2014-2017)
Interest Areas: Foster care, Animal welfare
Experience:
- Board Member, Two Rivers Regional Council (2020 - Present)
Mt. Sterling, IL
EXPERIENCE: Homelessness, Youth, Mental Health, Pharmacy Care, Health Care
Robynn Melchi is new to the area. Originally located in the Springfield, IL area. She is a servant leader who wants to leave today a little brighter than yesterday. She works full time at Wal-Mart pharmacy as a licensed and certified pharmacy technician and at Midwest Youth Services with their Porch Light Project that fights homelessness for youth. She has 3 callings in her church as Primary School Secretary, Family History and Temple Work Consultant, and The Steaks Relief Society Secretary Assistant for Temple Coordination in Western Illinois. Robynn hopes to start a 501(c)3 that helps battle homelessness and barriers associated with homelessness.
Skills: Grant Writing, Case Management, Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, and Building Coalitions
Experience:
- CPhT Pharmacy Technician II at Wal-Mart Pharmacy in Pittsfield, IL. (Sept 2024 - Present)
Interest Areas: Youth, Homelessness, Food and Housing Security, Disaster Worker, Social Work
Experience:
- American Red Cross Volunteer
- Volunteer for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Direct Support Professional for individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities
