Get to Know Central Illinois SHRM's 2025 ![]() |
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. |
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Learn more about Board Member qualifications, benefits, and position descriptions!
We are a non-profit organization
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Board President Tami Ireland, MA, SHRM-CP Memorial Health | President Elect Angela Nguyen, MS, SPHR, | Vice President & Programs Director Jill Steiner, SHRM-SCP, SPHR YMCA of Springfield | Treasurer Stacy White, MS, SHRM-CP, PHR Illinois Department of Transportation |
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Secretary Holly Kesterson, SHRM-CP | Legislative Director Adam McConnell Legislative Committee Members Anita Lengacher, Ameren | College Relations Director Taylor Kuenstler College Relations Committee Michelle Woods, Springfield Clinic Ashley Miller, HSHS Mary Flesch, Bank of Springfield Mary Alm, ADP | Workforce Development Chair Chrissy Thomas, PHR |
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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, Career Development Center, University of Illinois Springfield | Communications/Website Director Lydia Marquess Horace Mann |
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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 |