Board of Trustees | Illinois College

Pictured:
Front (L-R): Toni L. Blankmann '74, Dr. Susan L. Pratt '80, Julie Bodam Macartney '98, President Barbara Farley, Jim Spradlin '82
Second row (L-R): Susan J. Allen H'09 H'26, Ellen Rammelkamp Miller '72, Hank Schmitt '73 H'25, Gerry L Beard '78, Joy French Becker '67 H'17
Third row (L-R): M. Joanna Marker '02, George A. Zelcs H'19, Gregory C. May '88, Rabbi Rob Thomas H'25
Fourth row (L-R): Steven R. Mills '77, Winston Rogers III '82, Michael D. Bauersachs '86, Dr. John S. Kay H'09 H'26, Rick W. Meidel '85
Back row (L to R): Gary R. Haynes '74, Dr. James L. Green '61, Dr. Scott Boston H'22, Ryan T. Barke '97, Patrick B. Mathis H'09 H'26

The Illinois College Board of Trustees guides the College’s long-term viability and sustainability, ensuring it remains a place where students thrive. Trustees provide leadership, oversight, and philanthropy while upholding IC’s historic mission to educate, serve, and enrich society. Their commitment helps shape a strong future for the College and its students.

Illinois College Board of Trustees

Ryan Barke '97

Professional Experience

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Visionary Wealth Advisors

Location

Caseyville, Illinois

Mike Bauersachs '86

Professional Experience

President and CEO (retired) Ramaco Resources, Inc.

Consultant and Investor MDB Energy Advisors LLC

Location

Glen Allen, Virginia

Gerry Beard '78

Professional Experience

President (retired), Beard Implement Company

Location

Arenzville, Illinois

Toni Blankmann '74

Professional Experience

Shell Oil Company (retired)

Location

Houston, Texas

W. Scott Boston, MD

Professional Experience

Physician

Location

Alexander, Illinois

Joseph Calmese '07

Professional Experience

CEO, ADDMAN Engineering

Location

Estero, Florida

Joan DeBoer

Professional Experience

Partner, LaHood DeBoer Strategies

Chief of Staff to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 2009-2013

Location

Alexandria, Virginia

Barbara A. Farley, Ph.D., Ex-Officio

Professional Experience

President, Illinois College

Location

Jacksonville, Illinois

Michael Fletcher '92

Professional Experience

Vice President - Information Technology, State Farm

Location

McKinney, Texas

Joel C. Harmon '66

Professional Experience

Director of Analytical Chemistry (retired), The Shell Oil Company

Location

Missouri City, Texas

Julie Bodam Macartney '98

Professional Experience

Senior Director, Operational Effectiveness, International Programs and Operations, CARE

Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Joanna Marker '02

Professional Experience

Vice President, Regional Performance and Talent Advancement, Northwestern Mutual

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina

Gregory C. May '88

Professional Experience

Partner, Williamson Funeral Home

Location

Jacksonville, Illinois

Richard Meidel, Jr. '85

Professional Experience

ExxonMobil (retired)

Location

Canonsburg, Pennslyvania

Ellen Rammelkamp Miller ’72

Professional Experience

Mathematics Professor (retired), North Lake College

Location

Jacksonville, Illinois

Steven R. Mills '77, Chair Emeritus

Professional Experience

Senior Executive Vice President (retired), Archer Daniels Midland Company

Location

Creve Coeur, Missouri

Susan L. Pratt '80, Ph.D., Vice Chair

Professional Experience

Professor of English (retired), Writer, and Consultant

Location

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Winston Rogers, III '82, Secretary

Professional Experience

High School and Middle School Principal (retired)

Location

St. Peters, Missouri

James Spradlin '82, Chair

Professional Experience

CEO (retired), Growmark

Location

Morton, Illinois

Robert O. Thomas, III

Professional Experience

Rabbi

Founder and CEO, Team Cymru (retired)

Location

Jacksonville, Illinois

Amy Wilson '93, Ph.D.

Professional Experience

Managing Director, Office of Inclusion, NCAA

Location

Zionsville, Indiana

George Zelcs

Professional Experience

Partner, Korein Tillery

Location

Barrington, Illinois