Leadership and Staff

The Illinois Central College Educational Foundation Board of Directors is a working volunteer board that governs the Educational Foundation.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors guides the activities of the Educational Foundation through the development of strategies and policies in support of Illinois Central College and its students. Each member brings unique experiences, skills and perspectives, as well as a sincere desire to help ICC students and our community succeed.

If you are interested in learning about joining the ICC Educational Foundation Board of Directors, please email [email protected].

Board Officers:

Aaron Kilgore, President

State Farm Insurance Agent/Owner, Board Term: 2021 – 2027

Brian Johnson, Vice President

Executive Director, Greater Peoria Sanitary District, Board Term: 2025-2031

Matthew Kurth, Treasurer

Senior Vice President, Morton Community Bank, Board Term: 2024 – 2030

Cedric Volkmer, Secretary

District Manager, Komatsu America Corp, Board Term: 2023- 2029

Kathy Ma, Past President

Community Volunteer, Board Term: 2024-2030

Bruce Budde, Chief Financial Officer

Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance, Illinois Central College.

The Chief Financial Officer is a non-voting member of the Educational Foundation Board.

Board Members:

Board Member Name	Title and Employer	Board Member Term
Ed Barry, Jr	Principal & Architect	2025-2031
Tammie Fletcher	VP of Human Resources, CEFCU	2024-2030
Craig Habeger	Division Manager, Caterpillar, Inc.	2021-2027
Carissa Isbell	Assistant VP Life Claims, Pekin Insurance	2023-2029
Julia Issa Ghantous	Adjunct Faculty, Illinois Central College	2025-2031
Nick Levin	General Manager, Connor Co.	2021-2027
Melissa Sage-Bollenbach	Sportswriter/Editor, South Side Sox	2024-2030
Dr. Keila Sierra	Psychiatrist, Trillium Place/Carle Health	2024-2030
Hank Stickelmaier	Talent Acquisition Manager, RLI Insurance Co.	2025-2030
Tobin Taylor	Firm Managing Partner, Heyl Royster	2025-2030
Tina Walton	IT Risk & Compliance Manager, Caterpillar, Inc.	2021-2027
David Zern	Senior VP, Kuhl Insurance/HUB International	2021-2027

Educational Foundation Board of Directors may serve up to two consecutive, three-year terms.

Trustee Liaisons:

Trustees are non-voting members of the Educational Foundation Board.

Cindy Byrd, ICC Trustee Liaison
Ronald Budzinski, ICC Trustee Liaison

The Board of Directors meet every other month to discuss Educational Foundation business. In between, they attend Lunch & Learn events to learn more about programs and other exciting initiatives happening at the college.

Our Board members serve on the following Foundation Committees: Executive, Finance, Governance, LLC Board of Managers, Major Gifts, Nominating, and Special Events.