Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Chamber is pleased to announce the 2024 Chamber Board Executive Committee and Directors. Following these appointments, the Board of Directors will be comprised of 24 members, including Ex-Officio members.
Dr. Austin Cheney – Chair
- Cheney is the Dean of Lumpkin College of Business & Technology for Eastern Illinois University.
Jay Buehnerkemper – Chair-Elect
- Buehnerkemper is the VP, Community President for First Mid Bank & Trust in Effingham, IL.
Matt Cekander – Treasurer
- Cekander is a Partner with Doehring, Winders & Co., LLP in Effingham, IL.
Kara Wade – Secretary
- Wade is a Partner with Taylor Law Offices in Effingham, IL.
Astrid Reyes – Vice President Membership Development
- Reyes is Professional Photographer and Owner of Astrid Johana Photography.
Alex Steppe – Vice President Business Development
- Co-Owner/Managing Broker of RE/MAX Key Advantage in Effingham, IL.
Sarah Zerrusen – Vice President Workforce Development
- Zerrusen is the HR Generalist for Stevens Industries, Inc. in Teutopolis, IL.
Travis Bushue – Past Chair
- Bushue is the President and Partner of Bushue HR, Inc. and Bushue Background Screening in Effingham, IL.
Chamber Board Directors Include:
- Dr. Navi Arora, Physician, Effingham Prompt Care
- Aroyn Borries, Owner, Lindsay’s Prefinishing
- Emily Debenham, Owner, Joe Sippers Café
- Andy Johnson, Superintendent, Effingham CUSD #40
- Chad Markham, MBA, President & CEO, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
- Carrie Rodman, General Manager, Tuscan Hills Winery
- Russ Runde, Loan Officer, Dieterich Bank
- Julie Stephens, Manager, Effingham County Farm Bureau
- Lindsay Wantuck, Attorney, Orr Law, LLC
- Karen Whitt, Managing Executive Office & CFO, The Equity
Ex-Officio Board Members Include:
- Joshua Douthit, Chairman, Effingham County Board
- Lucinda Hart, CAE, MBA, IOM, President & CEO, Effingham County Chamber
- Steve Miller, City Administrator, City of Effingham
- Dan Milleville, Mayor, City of Altamont
- Kim Uphoff, President & CEO, Sarah Bush Lincoln
- Mr. Courtney Yockey, President & CEO, Effingham Regional Growth Alliance
More information on the Board of Directors can be found on the Chamber website at EffinghamCountyChamber.com/who-we-are or by calling the Chamber at (217) 342-4147.
About the Effingham County Chamber
Founded in 1917, the Effingham County Chamber is the county’s leading advocate and champion for business. The Chamber works to create a climate of growth and success in our community by providing leadership opportunities as well as volunteer programs and business-building initiatives that focus on the critical priorities of Effingham County businesses. By leveraging the support, talent, and resources of our members, the Effingham County Chamber is leading efforts to achieve business success and community growth.
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