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
Nick Lavin, Treasurer
Vice President of Operations, Connor Co., Board Term 2021 – 2027
Carissa Isbell, Secretary
Assistant Vice President, Life Claims, Pekin Insurance, Board Term 2023- 2029
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 Directors:
| Board Member Name | Title and Employer | Board Member Term |
|---|---|---|
Kathy Ma| Community Volunteer | | |
Craig Habeger| Division Manager, Caterpillar, Inc. | 2021-2027 | |
Julia Issa Ghantous| Adjunct Faculty, Illinois Central College | | |
Brian Johnson| Executive Director, Greater Peoria Sanitary District | 2019-2025 | |
Matthew Kurth| Senior VP, Commercial Lending, Morton Community Bank | 2024-2030 | |
Angie Ostaszewski| 2019-2025 | | |
Cedric Volkmer| District Manager, Komatsu America Corp. | 2023-2029 | |
Tina Walton| IT Risk & Compliance Manager, Caterpillar, Inc. | 2021-2027 | |
David Zern| Senior VP, Kuhl Insurance/HUB International | 2021-2027 | |
Trustee Liaisons:
Trustees are non-voting members of the Educational Foundation Board.
- Diane Lamb, ICC Trustee Liaison
- Cindy Byrd, 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.