Alumni Association Ballot Bios
Please use the arrows below to read each candidate's bio then fill out the ballot using your access code to select your nominations! Ballots must be received by the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement by Friday, August 16, to be counted in the election!
2025 - 2026 Alumni Association President-Elect Candidate
- Jeff Radcliffe '77
Major: History
Minor: Political ScienceCurrent Role: Founder, Securities Compliance & Supervision Services, providing consulting services to broker-dealer firms nationwide on a part-time basis. Recently retired as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Horace Mann Insurance Company, where I served for more than 23 years.
Clubs and Activities while at IC:
Phi Alpha
Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society)
IC Wrestling TeamBiography:
"I am a proud 1977 graduate of Illinois College. While attending IC, I was fortunate to build lifelong friendships and meet my wife, Hilda Miller, also Class of 1977. We made Jacksonville our home, raising our three daughters within a block of our beloved alma mater.
After a rewarding career at Horace Mann Insurance Company, I entered semi-retirement by launching my own consulting firm, Securities Compliance & Supervision Services. This work allows me to stay engaged in my field while giving back to the profession."What excites you most about serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors?
“I would not be who I am—or have accomplished what I have—without Illinois College and the friendships I formed there. These are challenging times for higher education as institutions face headwinds in enrollment and the ever-increasing costs of earning a degree. I want to support IC in its efforts to meet these and other challenges as we approach the bicentennial of its founding. We all need to work hard to ensure Illinois College not only survives but thrives, so that future generations can share in the extraordinary experiences it offers.”
What leadership experience do you have that prepares you for this role?
"In addition to my professional background, my civic involvement has included serving on the Jacksonville City Council, as President of the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission, and on the boards of several nonprofit organizations. Perhaps most importantly, I am currently in my third year as a member of the Illinois College Alumni Association Board of Directors. This experience has provided valuable insight into how the board operates and what it takes to lead it effectively."
2025 - 2026 Alumni Association Director Candidates
- Matt Baughman '94
Major: Business Administration
Current Role: Director of Communication, Banterra Bank; Associate Director, Edgar Fellows Program
Clubs and Activities while at IC:
Student Government
Resident AssistantHonors:
1993 Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois
Julian M. Sturtevant Campus Leadership and Service Award (1994)
IC Young Alumnus Award (2009)What excites you most about serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors?
“It would be a privilege to give back to my alma mater by serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. I hope to support the board’s strategic goals by helping connect alumni with one another and by opening doors for current students through networking and experiential learning opportunities that support both their academic journey and future careers.”
- Tyler Beals '06
Major: Economics and Business Administration (Accounting)
Current Role: Director of Finance for Morgan Distributing Inc.
Clubs and Activities while at IC:
Varsity Football
Sigma Pi Literary Society
VITA
Exchange Student HostWhat excites you most about serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors?
“You don’t always realize when you’re a student how great of a school and community IC is. However, being a few years removed and looking from the outside in again, I have realized how truly lucky I was to spend my time at IC and how fondly I look back at that time in my life. I am also truly excited and honored to potentially be able to contribute to the current and future state of IC in this important role. That excites me the most.”
- Mitch Bialek '78
Major: Sociology
Current Role: Chief Compliance Officer and Counsel, CSS, LLC, a proprietary trading firm in Chicago
Advanced Degrees:
JD – John Marshall Law School
LLM – Financial Services, IIT Kent College of LawClubs and Activities while at IC:
Swim Team (4 years)
Sigma Pi Literary Society
Freshman Debate Team
Student Government
Homecoming Committee
Alumni Interviewer for Trustee Scholarship ProgramWhat excites you most about serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors?
“I would be honored to sit on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. I look forward to the opportunity to share my experience and the value of an Illinois College education with prospective students and family members. As President Mundinger would often say about Illinois College, ‘what sets us apart are the people we bring together.’
I am an advocate of a liberal arts education. ‘Liberal arts education is a survey of life’ (anonymous), and I believe Illinois College is one of the best in the country. It prepares individuals to think critically, see multiple viewpoints, and make informed decisions which leads to long-term success.”- Jeremy Briggs '04
Major: Business Administration and Finance
Current Role: Factory Controller, Nestlé; Instructor of Business, Illinois College
Clubs and Activities while at IC:
Sigma Pi Literary Society
Football
Resident Assistant
Investment Club
Pickleball ChampionWhat excites you most about serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors?
“Illinois College has been an important part of my life for over 25 years. It is where I met my wife (who has worked there for almost 20 years) and where I have been serving as an associate part-time professor for the past four years. My education there left me well-versed to face the workplace and has led me through a successful career in finance.
I am fortunate enough to still be in the Jacksonville area and frequently return to the Hilltop to jog, attend parades and Homecoming, eat at holiday meals, and take my kids to see athletic games. My oldest is already showing interest in attending IC, which makes me very proud. I always look back fondly on my time at Illinois College and plan to continue to support the College for many years to come!”- Alessandra Capparelli McNamara ’15
Major: Biology
Minor: PsychologyCurrent Role: Nursing Instructor at Harper College. In my current role I also serve as a faculty advisor for two student clubs: Student Nurses Association and NAMI on Campus. I helped initiate the start of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) on Campus at Harper College.
Clubs and Activities while at IC:
Gamma Delta Literary Society
Peer Health Educator
Psi Chi and Beta Beta Beta Honor Societies
Up ’til Dawn
Parker After DarkAlumni Activities:
Attending alumni events such as Homecoming and the IC Tent at the Illinois State Fair most years since graduating in 2015. In Fall 2024, I served as a presenter for the Durable Skills: Your Key to Career Success virtual convo.
What excites you most about serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors?“I’m beyond thrilled and deeply honored for the opportunity to serve on the Alumni Association Board of Directors! Illinois College holds such a special place in my heart—it’s where I met my husband, formed lifelong friendships, and truly found a sense of belonging. Every time I return, the campus still feels like home. My professors believed in me, challenged me, and helped shape the path that led to where I am today. Now, as a faculty member myself, I understand even more just how impactful a supportive academic community can be. I’m incredibly passionate about giving back to the IC community that played such a meaningful role in shaping my identity, and I’m especially excited to support the next generation of students as they create their own incredible stories. I’m ready to turn my gratitude into meaningful action and proudly show that my heart is all in for IC!”
- Stephen Coyle '11
Major: Management and Organizational Leadership, minor in finance
Current Role: Vice President, Retail Regional Manager, Prairie State Bank & Trust
Clubs and Activities while at IC:
Varsity Basketball
Resident Assistant (2 years)
Game Day Staffer
Routine nightly walker of former President Axel & Loreli Steuer’s dogs
Participant in Loreli Steuer’s freshman seminar class “Lincoln in Literature”What excites you most about serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors?
“What excites me the most about the potential of joining the Alumni Association Board of Directors is working alongside established IC alumni to accomplish the goals and tasks set out by our school’s leadership and alumni base.
I know firsthand, being in Springfield, and seeing the kind of network Illinois College has in Central Illinois; it’s truly a unique and very beneficial network—one that I’m very thankful and proud to be a part of.
I owe it to Illinois College for helping position me for success in life after school and introducing me to some of the best people in my life today. It’s a place my own kids may call home one day as well, and I can’t think of a more exciting time to grow our network, exposure, and impact in Jacksonville!”- Julie Minch Dailey '93
Major: Communications
Current Role: Analyst, Illinois Teachers Retirement System; Owner, DaileyDrawings, LLC
Clubs and Activities while at IC:
Student Senate
Student Activities Board
SIFE
Alumni Magazine
Student Newspaper (The Rambler)
Class Agent
Yearbook
Homecoming CommitteeWhat excites you most about serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors?
“I have a passion for community-building and a talent for bringing people together—qualities I am eager to bring to the Alumni Association Board. If elected, my goals would include strengthening alumni engagement, supporting fundraising initiatives, and aiding recruitment efforts to help ensure IC’s continued growth and success.
At this pivotal time in higher education, it is critical to uphold the strong foundation Illinois College has built, and I would be honored to serve as a board member to help with that mission.
As a proud graduate of the Class of ’93—and with my brother Stephen having graduated with the Class of ’99—Illinois College has always held a special place in my family’s heart, and serving on the board would be a meaningful way for me to give back to IC.
To my fellow alumni, I respectfully ask for your vote to serve as a Director on the Alumni Association Board. I promise to work diligently on your behalf and remain committed to the success and vitality of Illinois College and our alumni community.”- Dan Fry '85
Major: Speech Communications, Radio and Television Production
Current Role: Retired; formerly in marketing and sales in the medical device/pharmaceutical field
Clubs and Activities while at IC:
Student Director of the TV studio for three years, overseeing all productions
Student Activity BoardWhat excites you most about serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors?
“Having spent most of my life far away from Illinois, I realize how important IC is for those of us who have moved far away. If chosen to serve on the Alumni Board, I will try to make sure those folks are given the chance to participate in functions that give them the chance to gather and relive the incredible memories of IC that will always bind them together.
The four years I spent on the Hilltop were the best of my life, and every time I return those memories come alive again.
Thanks for the honor of being nominated—it truly means a lot.”- Michael Ranos '14
Major: History and Education
Current Role: High School Teacher and Track Coach, Glenwood High School
Clubs and Activities while at IC:
Football
Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa Honor SocietyWhat excites you most about serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors?
“I am honored to be nominated for the Alumni Association Board at Illinois College as it will allow me to give back to the institution that shaped me into the husband, father, and man I am today.”
- Emily Lou Smith '16
Major: Finance
Minor: Mathematics, EconomicsCurrent Role: Technical Sales Representative, Dell Technologies
Clubs and Activities while at IC:
Cheerleader (Captain, senior year)
Rotaract Club
IC Student Alumni Association
VIPS (Voices Informing Prospective Students) caller and student supervisorWhat excites you most about serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors?
“What excites me most about the opportunity to serve on the Alumni Association Board is the chance to give back to a place that has meant so much to me. Illinois College shaped who I am—both personally and professionally—and I’d be honored to help future students and fellow alumni stay connected to the community that makes IC so special.”