Get to Know Central Illinois SHRM's 2025

Board of Directors!


CIC SHRM: Central Illinois Chapter Society for Human Resource Management Board of Directors provides leadership for the chapter's educational programs, networking events, and resource groups. We are dedicated to advancing the field of Human Resources (HR) by serving the needs of our members and our community.

Educational Programs –
We are committed to providing our members, and our communities, with current and relevant educational programs. We do so by having a variety of Subject Matter Experts present on a plethora of HR topics.


Resources –
We provide resources that are free to our members and of  minimal cost to the HR community at large.


Networking -
We provide a variety of ways HR professionals can network with each other, share across industries and build relationships.


Support –
Our chapter is committed to supporting our members and the organizations that they work for.


We are here to serve our members. Introduce yourself at an event, send a note through email, or join us on social media. We'd love to connect!

Mission: Provide leadership, education, support, and networking opportunities to HR professionals for the enhancement of their professional careers and communities of practice. 

Vision: Be the trusted leader in Central Illinois that provides HR expertise for our local chapter and community.

Values 

Objectives

Trust
Integrity
Transparency
Creativity

Provide quality educational programming
Recognize excellence in the profession
Provide Legislative updates
Promote our State and National 



 


Board President

Tami Ireland, MA, SHRM-CP

Memorial Health

President Elect

Angela Nguyen, MS, SPHR,
SHRM-SCP
Horace Mann

Vice President & Programs Director

Jill Steiner, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

YMCA of Springfield

Treasurer

Stacy White, MS, SHRM-CP, PHR

Illinois Department of Transportation


Secretary

Holly Kesterson, SHRM-CP
Hospital Sisters Health System

Legislative Director

Adam McConnell
Horace Mann

Legislative Committee Members
Angela Nguyen, Horace Mann

Anita Lengacher, Ameren
Lydia Marquess, Horace Mann
Michelle Kissel, Illinois State Teachers Retirement System
Holly Kesterson, HSHS

College Relations Director

Taylor Kuenstler
Levi, Ray & Shoup (LRS)

College Relations Committee

Michelle Woods, Springfield Clinic

Ashley Miller, HSHS

Mary Flesch, Bank of Springfield

Mary Alm, ADP

Workforce Development Chair

Chrissy Thomas, PHR
Springfield Clinic

Kristin Nisbet-White, MA, SHRM-SCP
Career Development Center, University of Illinois Springfield



Social Media Director

Ja’hnette Crawford

Membership Director

Crystal Creswell, MBA, SHRM-CP

Memorial Health


Membership Committee

Ashley Miller, HSHS

Donna Rogers, RogersHR.com

Kristin Nisbet-White, University of Illinois Springfield

Debbie Thompson, Always On Consulting

Arely Meyer, Bunn

Ja'hnette Crawford

Certification Chair

Kristin Nisbet-White, MA,
SHRM-SCP

Career Development Center, University of Illinois Springfield

Communications/Website Director

Lydia Marquess

Horace Mann




Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Chair

Marlene Allen

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

LaManda Fox

Kristin Nisbet-White, University of Illinois Springfield


SHRM Foundation Chair

Kelly Gust, MA, SPHR

HR Full Circle

Sponsorship Director

Erin Sommer
Security Bank


CIC SHRM is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. PO Box 13034, Springfield, IL 62791

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