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6 MEET OUR JUDGES Deanne Johnson, Ron Wilcox, Joan Dixon and Traci Nally selected From the editor’s desk the Central Illinois Business Forty Under 40 Class of 2020. While we weren’t able to host a luncheon for this year’s Forty 8 2020 FORTY UNDER 40 WINNER PROFILES Under 40 winners, it was still a Central Illinois Business magazine is honored to recognize 40 young professionals for their achievements, leadership and pleasure to meet them when they community involvement. stopped by The News-Gazette headquarters for photos. 40 PAST FORTY UNDER 40 CLASS WINNERS A panel of four judges chose A list of previous Forty Under 40 winners. the winners from nominations submitted by the community. “It’s a very impressive group,” said Van Dukeman, CEO of First Busey Corp., which had three of its employees named Forty Under 40 winners. Dukeman said his company values Forty Under 40, regularly submitting several nominations. “It’s important for Busey that we continue to attract and retain young people and have them do well in our company, so we try to celebrate” our winners, he said. A sponsor of Forty Under 40 for several years, Dukeman said it’s important to Van Dukeman recognize young leaders. “I’m really gratified that we have young people staying in the community or coming to the community, getting involved in businesses or the public sector and making an impact on our community,” he said. “It’s something we really value, and we’re glad to be a part of it.” In this issue, you’ll hear from the winners about their own accomplishments, as well as why their nominators Attendees in their seats and awards ready to be handed out to winners at the 12th Annual Forty Under 40 luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn on Oct. 10, 2019, thought they were deserving in Champaign. of the Forty Under 40 title. We hope you enjoy reading about this year’s class! 24 Indicators Our highly sought-after facts and figures for the greater - Ben Central Illinois area. Ben Zigterman covers business for The News-Gazette. Reach him by email at 42 Fine Print [email protected] or by phone at 217-393-8264. Building permits and bankruptcies in the area.

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October | November 2020 5 Central Illinois Business magazine thanks its Forty Under 40 panel of judges:

DEANNE JOHNSON RON WILCOX is the vice is the assistant dean president of resident services for advancement at the at Clark-Lindsey Village, University of Illinois where he’s in charge of College of Media. She’s everything from dining to worked in advancement marketing. Before working for more than 12 years there, he worked in the at the UI, where she also media industry. He has been received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She has also a board member of The News-Gazette, the Illinois Press served on the development committee of the UI’s Illinois Association, Champaign County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Center’s Illinois Leadership Education Campus Champaign-Urbana Schools Foundation, Cunningham Collaborative and as a Community Choices Member of the Children’s Home Foundation, Don Moyer Boys and Girls UI Foundation Mentoring Program. She also has supported Club and the Helen Mary Stevick Senior Citizens Center. the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Special Olympics of Illinois, Dress for Success and the American Cancer Society.

JOAN DIXON has led the TRACI NALLY is a senior Community Foundation of manager for claims and East Central Illinois since litigation with Attorneys’ 2002, when she was serving Title Guaranty Fund, Inc. on its board and selected Before that, she worked to be its executive director. for The News-Gazette as Since then, the foundation’s executive vice president of assets have increased human resources. She was from $3.4 million to nearly $15 million. She started the previously an attorney and owner of the law firm Nally, Foundation’s Center for Non-Profit Excellence and served Bauer, Feinen & Mann. on the Illinois Attorney General’s Charitable Trust Advisory Council.

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National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment 38 Assistant Director

8 centralillinoisbusiness.com Story Ben Zigterman Photos Robin Scholz I feel like I’ve done my little bit of it and hope that someone else will continue.” Board member Elizabeth Sotiropoulos, who helped lead the fter Unit 4 administrators scrapped a controversial effort to pass the resolution, praised Baker for contributions to school swap between Garden Hills and International A the board. Prep Academy at the beginning of the year, school board “The advanced education, expertise, and lived experience vice president Gianina Baker said she was exhausted, leading she brings to the Unit 4 Board of Education is unparalleled,” some to conclude she might soon quit. she said. “She is an absolute genius when it comes to pulling But Baker said that was not what she meant. allies in and gently but firmly correcting people when they “I signed up for four years and quitting has never been are wrong. She helps us stay on task, separating out what is been part of me,” said Baker, who was appointed in 2016 our work and what work needs to be done by others. She and ran unopposed for a four-year term in 2017. intentionally seeks out diverse perspectives on every issue.” Not only did she not quit, but later in the year she helped In many ways, Baker’s career has been preparing for lead the board to a unanimous vote on a resolution declaring this moment. racism a public health emergency. After growing up wanting to be a doctor, she transitioned “It’s acknowledging the role that the district has played to majoring in psychology at Illinois Wesleyan University in our students lives historically and currently,” Baker said. after an internship at a behavioral health center for kids, “That is a huge step forward and hopefully building and some of whom were contemplating suicide. rebuilding trust and reconciling with our past.“ “I wondered, how could I help? How could I assist?” For the first time in more than a decade, the board passed a Baker said. strategic plan, which places a priority on addressing the district’s After college, she got her masters in counseling from St. achievement gap between White and Black students. Louis University and then started a job as a counselor and “It’s a start,” Baker said of the resolution. “It’s not supposed instructor at Richland Community College in Decatur, to solve every single problem that Unit 4 has or that where she had spent some time growing up. Champaign has. But it’s a start and if I’m a part of that start,

October | November 2020 9 “I started to really understand the educational structure and Outside of work and the school board, she’s a charter systems and thought I had a role to play,” Baker said. “As we member of the local Jack and Jill chapter, which aims to “start think about the educational system, and policies and practices playdates amongst African American children,” Baker said. and thinking about the structural racism that exists in those She’s also a part of Women United, a group of local places, I thought I had something to add to it and still do.” women “who want to support other women,” Baker said. So she decided to get a Ph.D. in education policy, “It’s another labor of love that I try to figure out how to organization and leadership, later returning to Richland as put into the schedule,” Baker said. “I really enjoy the women its director of institutional effectiveness and planning. that are on that group. They’re very much forward thinkers “I had to lead college-wide meetings, and so my facilitation and very much committed to Champaign-Urbana and skills, my listening skills, all of those skills were hugely Champaign County in general. It’s a really fun group to try important in that position,” Baker said. “So that’s why it’s all to figure out the next step with ” kind of made a path to where I am.” For Baker, there’s still a lot of work left to do on the board. Baker is now the assistant director of the National “There was a ton of turnover of our board members and we Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment, where she understand why, more so now than we ever have,” Baker said. works with colleges and universities to “help them think But hiring a new superintendent and implementing the through how do they know that their students are learning.” recently passed strategic plan “would be a reason to stay.” “We have conversations with them to help them better tell “There’s so much to do,” she said. their story using evidence of student learning,” she said.

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12 centralillinoisbusiness.com Story Ben Zigterman Photos Robin Scholz When cases started spreading outside of China, Brooke started asking around about the area’s testing capacity, hoping that enough tests would help get the virus under control. perhaps fitting that Chris Brooke, a virologist at the “What I learned was that we weren’t doing any testing here,” University of Illinois, would be named Man of the It’s Brooke said. “It was really only people who are very sick who Year during the year of COVID-19. were being tested. And so that was really concerning.” “Any year when you’re giving this award to a virologist, it’s This surprised Brooke, since he regularly performs viral not a good year,” Brooke joked on WDWS. tests in his lab. But his colleagues said he recognized the threat the coro- “We have everything you need to do it on campus,” he said. navirus posed and found ways to use his expertise to help. Brooke helped Carle get access to some basic equipment, While he studies the influenza virus, not the coronavirus, as well as to vials of viral transport media, which is used to his expertise helped him establish testing at Carle safely preserve the virus for testing. Foundation Hospital early in the course of the pandemic. “We already had the supplies in our lab on hand. It’s Then he helped develop the UI’s saliva-based test, which something really simple,” Brooke said. has been administered more than 600,000 times on campus. He made a batch, which he said Carle found helpful, espe- “Chris is a top-notch virologist with tremendous expertise cially because they were having trouble buying the supplies. and insight that he has generously shared with our entire “At the time, there’s a nationwide shortage. States are community to help enable so many aspects of our unique competing with each other to try and get their hands on COVID-19 response,” said Marty Burke, the chemistry limited amounts of this stuff, which again, is really simple professor leading the UI’s testing effort. “Chris is an and super stupid,” Brooke said. extraordinary scientist and colleague, and we are very lucky It wasn’t long before a team of volunteers started making to have him as part of our community.” thousands of vials a week for Carle and eventually more than Gene Robinson, the director of the Carl R. Woese 200,000 for the state health department. Institute for Genomic Biology and interim dean of the Because of his early work and expertise, he also provided College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, said Brooke “is fantastic guidance to the governor’s office on how to scale up testing to work with.” capacity and helped guide officials toward other experts. “He is creative. He grasps the big picture and is really He also was instrumental in developing the UI’s saliva- action oriented,” he said. based test. “When COVID hit, he right away saw the need in the community, stepped up and showed great leadership,” Robinson said. “What he’s done really has made a difference for the health and well-being of the community.” When COVID-19 was spreading rapidly in China in January, Brooke said he was paying attention, but figured it would be controlled before spreading out of control. “We already knew everything you needed to do to control something like this,” he said. “Traditionally people around the world take their guidance and leadership for us. And so I wasn’t really actually concerned that this was going to be a major problem here.” It wasn’t until cases started showing up in Italy and Iran that he started to get worried. “At that point, it’s like, OK, it’s only a matter of time,” Brooke said. “And not to get too political or anything, but it was obvious from the beginning that the administration was going to completely botch this, and so that added to anxiety.”

October | November 2020 13 At the time, Burke and Brooke were hopeful a saliva test Now, he’s mostly back to teaching and research, which is would work, which would be easier to administer than a what he loves most about his job. nasal test and avoid the supply-chain bottlenecks plaguing “My favorite part is still just getting data from experiments, the nasal swabs. and especially data that doesn’t make any sense, that tells you And they were hoping to bypass a step called RNA that you’re looking at something new, something fundamen- extraction, which also faced supply-chain issues. tal,” Brooke said. “There’s no greater thrill for me than finding “At the beginning, I thought it was maybe 50-50,” Brooke out something new that no one’s ever seen before about this said. “I thought that probably the test just wouldn’t be major, major virus that is responsible still for hundreds of sensitive enough once we cut all the steps out.” thousands of deaths every year,” referring to influenza. They, along with several other researchers, spent about a He grew up in Texas, studied biology at Washington month testing different temperatures, additives and buffers that University and received his doctorate in microbiology and could prepare the saliva sample for the final step in the test. immunology at the University of North Carolina. “We spent a month working really hard on it and we He then did his postdoc training at the National Institutes figured out a couple of things that made it better such that of Health. it works almost as good as the traditional method,” Brooke He’s been at the UI for *five years now, where he has a lab said. “At the end of that month, we had a protocol that we studying the influenza virus and how it mutates. were very confident in.” “There’s always something to chase after, to figure out, why At that point, Brooke said he became less involved, as the is that happening? Why is it doing that?” Brooke said. “It’s testing protocol became more of a scaling and logistics issue. a constant, endless stream of puzzles that are fun to try and “He was a fantastic collaborator on the development” of the solve. And then it has the added benefit of, as everyone can saliva-based test, Burke said. “He has continuously helped us see this year, there’s an urgent need to better understand how make frontier science-driven decisions every step of the way.” these things work.”

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences • Spurlock Museum Brett Anderson | 30 Daly Andersson | 36 Cozad Asset Management | Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager Busey Wealth Management | Senior vice president, director, Private Wealth Advisory

Community involvement: I serve on the Community involvement: I currently serve fi nance committees of several non-profi t as the Assistant Chair for the Illinois State organizations, as well as on the Board of University Educational Investment Fund DREAAM (dreaam.org). For over a decade, Board of Directors. I host a monthly Busey I’ve worked with junior high and high MoneyTalk radio show on WDWS 1400- school students as a volunteer in local youth AM and am a frequent guest for various ministries, and I’ve more recently gotten in- fi nancial seminars, classes, and educa- volved with Illini Christian Ministries’ Safe tional events throughout the community. Families program and Illinois’ foster care I am also a graduate of the Champaign system, doing whatever I can to help youth Chamber of Commerce ACE Leadership and their families in the community. and United Way Emerging Community Proudest professional accomplishment: Leaders Programs. One of my proudest single professional accomplishments is becoming the I attribute my success to: I attribute my success to a passion for helping portfolio manager for one of the fi rm’s in-house investment strategies. people view their fi nancial lives as a routine part of their general wellness However, the most pride I have in the profession comes from witness- and not a barrier to their happiness. I lost my father when I was just 18 ing clients’ excitement when they reach new levels of fi nancial clarity, years old and I was quickly thrust into a position of needing to make security, and potential. numerous fi nancial decisions that I did not fully understand at the time. I attribute my success to: I attribute my success to the hard work, From my own personal experience, I know what it is like to feel over- generosity, and selfl essness of my father Greg, the lasting infl uence of my whelmed by the complexity of fi nancial planning and this has driven late mother Karen, the many people who have taught, encouraged, and me to pursue a career helping others become empowered and confi dent believed in me, and the grace and patience of Jesus in and through it all. navigating the fi nancial decisions they face throughout their lifetimes. From the nominator: “I’m not sure I know of anyone who is as selfl ess From the nominator: “Tenaciously passionate and dedicated, Daly as Brett. Everything he does is out of respect/consideration of helping exudes excellence in all that she does—qualifying her as not only an others, both individuals and organizations, become the best they can be. exceptional role model amongst colleagues and community members, Bright and personable, he is a blessing to everyone he comes into contact but also as an ideal Forty Under 40 recipient.” – Curt Anderson, Execu- with.” – Greg Cozad, President & CEO of Cozad Asset Management, Inc. tive Vice President, President of Busey Wealth Management

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16 centralillinoisbusiness.com Ronald Baker | 39 Dionne Clifton | 39 Carle Foundation Hospital | Certiﬁ ed Registered Nurse Anesthetist Department of Advertising, University of Illinois | Lecturer; LIVE Real Estate Group | Designated Managing Broker Owner Community involvement: I have served on Community involvement: I serve as a the Board of Directors for the Crisis Nursery member of the Champaign County associ- for the past 8 years, Head Wrestling Coach ation of Relators Board of Directors and I for the Champaign Wrestling Club, Youth serve as the Vice President of Membership baseball coach for Champaign East Little for Junior League Champaign Urbana. League, Youth Football coach for CIYFL. I attribute my success to: Th ose who Proudest professional accomplishment: I came before me and paved this path for am not sure if I have one proud accomplish- me. I know there are so many people who ment. I take pride in having any of my ath- had to knock down many of the doors that letes come up to me and call me “Coach.” I I have drifted through. Th at inspires me to love knowing that I have an infl uence in the knock down a few doors of my own. lives of our kids in the community! Most important lesson I’ve learned in my I attribute my success to: I would say that I attribute my success to not just professional career: Th ere really isn’t anything you cannot overcome. one individual but a group of people in my life. Of course my parents. Nu- Your journey may be a little “raggedy” at times, but that’s OK. We are all merous coaches that taught me small lessons throughout my youth that I still works in progress. Just keep showing up, keep holding your head high, learn from, numerous teachers (mainly in middle school and high school), own the hot mess that you are bound to be from time to time and give and my loving wife who continues to remind me to not be complacent. everyone some grace, including yourself. Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: To stay My partner/best friend/mom would describe me as: I was on the phone calm and that the perception that people see of you is the image that with one of my best friends when I read this. Her answer was “Fun, motivat- they will cast. It is not always about what you know but how you handle ing, ambitious, and HILARIOUS.” It’s true, people who are truly close to diffi cult situations. me, think I am hilarious. Making people laugh is one of my love languages. From the nominator: “He is a wonderful father of three, a dedicated From the nominator: “Dionne Clifton has a unique sense of consistency, inno- nurse anesthetist at Carle, a tireless baseball and wrestling coach to vation and humility and that is simply deserving. Her unadulterated optimism hundreds of youth in the community – and he somehow fi nds the time to and genuine approach to life is the reason Dionne is such a great businesswom- serve as a longtime member (and now the President) of the Crisis Nursery an and entrepreneur.” – Shannon McFarland, Champion Diaires Creative Board.” – Scott Bennett, education consultant

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I attribute my success to: My amazing su- Proudest professional accomplishment: pervisors and colleagues (past and present) My proudest professional accomplishment who initially took a chance on me and put was being told by a parent of the Boys & trust in me and allowed me to grow profes- Girls Club that I made a positive impact sionally and personally. I also could not on her child. My job includes fundrais- have been successful without my amazing ing, event planning, writing grants, etc. family and my husband, Erez, who never However, the most important part is helping stops believing in me. kids in our community who need us most. Community involvement: I co-created the Having a parent go out of her way to tell me Champaign County Recruiters Round that I helped her child in a way that no one table to bring together recruiters from the else could, that’s something I’ll never forget top employers in the county to collaborate and beats surpassing a fundraising goal any on how to bring the best talent to our community possible. day. Each day I am able to help kids in a small way, it is an accomplishment. I have been involved in the Jewish community as a past board member I attribute my success to: My parents. Th ey have always set a strong example. and campaign chair for the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation and My dad started his own business from the ground up and my Mom recently assisted with fundraising eff orts for Sinai Temple’s Yesod HaAtid cam- retired after being a nurse and administrator for over 45 years. Th ey have always paign to renovate the fi rst and only synagogue in Champaign-Urbana. taught me that hard work pays off . I also have to give credit to my husband who Best advice I can give or received is: Find the people who see big fully supports me in every aspect of my personal and professional life. picture and get things done. Th ey will be your best assets, and probably An interesting fact you may not know about me: I have a collection of become your best friends as well. over 30 hats and growing (baseball, fedora, beanies). If I could wear a hat An interesting fact you may not know about me: I served in the Israel everyday, I would! Defense Forces as a military medic. From the nominator: “Renae works hard every day, always remember- From the nominator: “Dana is a bridge builder between campus and coming her why – the kids! She is well-liked among her co-workers, her munity, in her various roles – whether at Research Park, through her work at fundraising colleagues, and her donors. She always has a positive, can-do Illini Hillel, and other various volunteer and civic activities.” – Laura Bleill, attitude.” – Angie Hatfi eld Marker, Community Foundation of East Central University of Illinois Research Park Director of External Engagement Illinois VP of Development

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18 centralillinoisbusiness.com Justin Cross | 37 Laura Davis | 37 Carle Foundation Hospital | Accreditation & ISO Coordinator Vintage Karma | Co-owner/Manager

Proudest professional accomplishment: Community involvement: I am a member Right now I am most proud of my role at of Tuscola Odd Fellows Lodge #316 and Carle Hospital. Having been laid off at I help plan Odd Market. I also am a the end of 2018 I was unsure if I would be member of GFWC Douglas County Area able to translate my skills into another role. Junior Woman’s Club and Tuscola GSA I started at Carle in September of 2019 Booster Club. and have been able to play a small role in I attribute my success to: Hard work, keeping our local health care system ready patience and persistence. for any challenge. It has been a privilege to An interesting fact you may not know assist nurses and staff at Carle achieve posi- about me: I was a newspaper reporter and tive outcomes and I am constantly amazed copy editor before co-owning Vintage at the work they do every day. Karma. Best advice I can give or received is: A manager early in my career told To relax: I do yoga and read. I hang out with my partner and kitties. me that he would never ask me to do something he hadn’t done. Not long From the nominator: “Laura is a small business visionary. Th rough her after he proved it to me. Th at has stuck with me ever since, and I use it work at VK, she’s done wonderful things to transform Tuscola into a when designing processes that will impact others. place known for its locally owned businesses and art. She’s also done An interesting fact you may not know about me: I’ve been lucky enough wonders for queerness in a small town. Laura is proud to advertise that to travel to over 10 countries on four continents. VK is LGBTQIA owned and partially operated.” – Carey Gibbons, Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: Never Washington District Library Circulation Manager leave a job on bad terms. You never know what the future holds and building a large network will come in handy. From the nominator: “Justin strives to have a positive impact on people everyday. He loves helping others. He has a contagious smile and uses it to lift people up. Co-workers benefi t from his calm encouraging demeanor as well as his drive to help and share knowledge with others.” – Ashley Stickels, City of Champaign Administrative Assistant

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I attribute my success to: I wouldn’t consid- Proudest professional accomplishment: er myself to be the smartest or most eloquent Being promoted to the head of my depart- person in most rooms. I could, however, be ment is my proudest professional accom- in the running for hardest worker, which is plishment. Th e position not only came with certainly a major driver of my success. I work added responsibility, but gave me greater incredibly hard in all tasks I’m faced with, autonomy in determining how to best meet whether at work, serving on committees and the goals set forth by CCFPD’s mission: boards, or simply things around the house. “Protect Champaign County’s natural and When considering this further, I would say cultural resources and inspire people to care that my work ethic was learned from my par- for, enjoy, and explore their natural world.” ents – not only did they expect this from me, Best advice I can give or received is: but they’ve also modeled it for me over my Follow your passion and stay true to the entire life. And, to be clear, the way I measure success is not through wealth course. After working several seasonal jobs in parks and recreation, eco- or fame. Rather, it is by doing a job that I enjoy and can do well while having logical restoration, and wildlife, I developed the expertise that makes me earned the respect of my colleagues, staff and supervisors. a skilled natural resources project manager. Proudest professional accomplishment: In the current phase of my Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: Don’t career, I have the opportunity to hire young adults right out of college, be afraid to move somewhere new and don’t be too picky with locations aid in their training and development, and watch them prosper into suc- you want to work. Having never lived or worked in Illinois, I accepted an cessful bankers. My proudest professional accomplishments are those in off er for my fi rst job with CCFPD site unseen. Had I not taken that risk which I am able to watch those employees be recognized for their success. to move to Central Illinois, I would not have garnered valuable experi- From the nominator: “Toni has been a quiet, but impactful, member ences and be in the position I am today. of our community for over 15 years. She’s very humble and doesn’t get From the nominator: “Peter deserves this award because his work is so recognized enough for all the good things she does for our organization important, and he does it so well. Only 0.1% of Illinois’ lands refl ect historic and our clients. It’s time our community learns more about Toni and can natural conditions, and talented individuals like Peter are necessary in the appreciate her as much as we do at Hickory Point Bank.” – Dan Marker, eff ort to improve and expand high-quality natural areas for the benefi t of all Hickory Point Bank & Trust, Champaign Region President living things.” – Michael Daab, Champaign County Forest Preserve District

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20 centralillinoisbusiness.com Andy Graham | 40 Elizabeth Holder | 38 Village of Rantoul | Assistant Director of Recreation Holder Law Group, LLP | Managing Partner

Community involvement: I have been Community involvement: I have always involved in many ways in my community. advocated for giving back to the communi- I was taught by my parents at a very young ty. Since moving back to Champaign, I’ve age you have to always be part of the provided various pro bono legal services to solution instead of part of the problem. individuals and organizations who cannot I try my best to make my community aff ord legal fees. Prior to COVID, a close something not only my family can be friend of mine, Endalyn Taylor, was in proud of but also everyone who lives here. the process of creating a performing arts I spent over eight years on the Rantoul program at the Don Moyer Boys and Girls area Chamber Executive Board. I ended Club. It is currently comprised of a hip hop my time on the board after spending a program taught by professional dancers. year as president. I am also a member of Our goal for the future is to expand the the Rantoul City School board. I also am very active with my kids and program into additional types of dance, theater and performance arts. whatever activities they are doing at the time. Proudest professional accomplishment: As a personal injury attorney, Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: successful case outcomes are bittersweet because they usually arise as a re- Everyone doesn’t want you to be successful. You have to be on lookout sult of a tragedy. Large verdicts and settlements are nice fi nancially, but my for those individuals who are not part of your team and weed them out of proudest professional accomplishment would be starting my own law fi rm. your organization as fast as you can. I am lucky to be part of a recreation Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: Don’t department that works so well together and we all have each others back be afraid to ask for guidance and advice from people more knowledge- every step of the way. Individuals who don’t want you or your team to be able in areas of your profession. If I have a legal question outside of my successful can cause serious problems really fast. area of practice, I will call or email an attorney who is well versed in that From the nominator: “One could contact any established business or particular fi eld, even if I don’t know them. elected public offi cial and they will all know Andy Graham as he has From the nominator: “Betsy is passionate and tireless about being helped everyone on Rantoul with his leadership and management skills.” involved in an eff ort to help make our community better as well as the – Michael Paul Red Graham, CPA, Michael P Graham, LTD lives of its individual residents. She is a tremendous asset to Champaign County and will continue to be.” – Joan Sensenbrenner, educator, retired

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Community involvement: I provide busi- Community involvement: I am a current ness counseling in international trade op- member on the board of directors for portunities (export and import) for small Mahomet Area Youth Club (MAYC). is businesses in Central Illinois. I present worthy organization o ers after school and workshops and webinars in export-related summer programs for the youth in our areas and nancial assistance opportuni- community. I am currently the auction ties in multiple languages as an e ort to chair for the annual MAYC auction which maximize outreach to immigrant-owned will occur in March 2021. I am proud to businesses in our community. help MAYC in any way from being dunked Proudest professional accomplishment: in a dunk tank to calling bingo at a bene t Being awarded the President’s ‘E’ Award for MAYC. I also enjoy running the MAYC for Export Service. half marathon or 10K each year in August. I attribute my success to: e constant support from my parents, especial- I have continued the initiative of the Mahomet CARES Closet at Lincoln ly because they provided me with the best education available not only in Trail which provides clothing to children and adults in our community. terms of schooling but also through international travel from a young age, I work closely with the food pantry at the high school, Mom’s Pantry, to which allowed me to get exposed to multiple cultures and learn from them. provide clothing and other personal care needs to our families. Lincoln My success is also due to Melani, my life partner and biggest cheerleader, Trail also has a backpack food program, Give Me 5, that provides food for who supports me unconditionally and fully believes in me. students over the weekend. I helped with delivering food on Fridays during Best advice I can give or received is: Make a life plan so you know exactly the school closures in the spring and during the summer. where you want to go and what you want to be. Make sure that every step you An interesting fact you may not know about me: I am an avid reader take leads you to it and always be grateful to the ones who helped you get there. and runner. I’m not sure how interesting that is but those are facts. I run From the nominator: “Due to hard work and a love for learning Mariel an 80-mile relay every spring in Southern Illinois. I have completed 6 of has immigrated to the U.S. and has become an asset to the community, the 8 legs and my goal is to run all 8 of them. state and country she now calls home.” – Delre’ Smith, Champaign County From the nominator: “Megan has devoted her life/career to helping EDC Administration educate, develop and raise the future of our communities.” – Jason Hunter, Koerner Distributor, Inc. General Manager

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22 centralillinoisbusiness.com Orin M. Hutchcraft | 37 Matthew Hutchens | 36 Hutchcraft Van Service | Chief Operating Ofﬁ cer Gies College of Business, University of Illinois | Lecturer of Accountancy

Community involvement: Being involved I attribute my success to: I think the key in Rotary keeps my evenings and weekends to my success was fi nding a career that I re- sometimes very busy volunteering in the ally enjoy. I am extremely fortunate to have community. One of my favorite memo- a job that combines two things that I love – ries was planting trees on the west side of taxes and teaching. If you really enjoy what Bloomington on Market Street. I remem- you’re doing, it’s easier to do your job well, ber I had two other meetings that day. I it’s easier to work hard, and it’s easier to was wearing a shirt and tie that morning have a more positive outlook at work. for my fi rst meeting then changed into My partner/best friend/mom would de- jeans and work shoes by 9:30, helped plant scribe me as: My wife Michelle said “that over 20 trees and then I went right back she counts herself very lucky to describe to the offi ce, changed right back into my me as a partner in every aspect of our lives. shirt and tie. No one knew I had been planting trees with my Rotary club Professionally, given that we are both educators, Matthew and I can work in between my meetings that day. I drive down Market Street a lot and I together to improve our teaching and to talk about technical content and always check on the trees my Rotary Club helped plant. questions. And personally, as a household with two working parents and As for my family and I, we help out with our Church. My wife and I have pre- two young children, Matthew is an amazing partner, committed to doing pared many a meal for families at our church who might be going through a this thing together and supporting each other.” tough time, it’s nice to just show up with a meal for a family that might not be To relax: Enjoy spending time with my wife and two young daughters expecting it or doesn’t know you’re coming. Full disclosure, I do the grocery (age 6 and 4). We really enjoy going on family bike rides and family shopping and delivery of the meals with my wife. It’s really my wife who is the hikes. Currently, I’m trying to push the kids into enjoying golf, but the fantastic cook, so she really deserves the credit, I am just her sous chef. results are somewhat mixed so far. From the nominator: “He is very giving of his time and energy. He is From the nominator: “He helped one of the very best accountancy willing to place himself anywhere in the company or a situation where departments in the country identify an overlooked way to improve, ever he is needed regardless of diffi culty or adversity. He’s the guy you creating wins for local low-income taxpayers, for our students who benefi t want on your side when you don’t know what to do. He always has our from real-world client experiences, and for our College.” – Mark Peecher, back.” – Orin J. Hutchcraft, President of Hutchcraft Van Service, Inc. University of Illinois Gies College of Business Associate Dean of Faculty

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CFECI_40under_halfpg_Ad.indd 1 October | November10/27/20 2020 4:10 PM23 INDICATORS Champaign County jobs, wages Annual totals are from May 2019, the latest data available, and include information from Champaign-Urbana. Weekly grain prices OCCUPATION EMPLOYED MEAN WAGE Prices for grain crops for the week of October 19, 2020. Management 6,910 $94,290 Figures are for this week and the percentage change compared with a year ago. Business and Financial Operations 3,580 $67,980 C.I. = Central Illinois; (b) = per bushel; (t) = per ton; (100 wt.) Computer and Mathematical 3,440 $79,240 = per hundredweight Architecture and Engineering 1,290 $77,280 Life, Physical, and Social Science 1,790 $60,590 Community and Social Service 1,740 $48,260 Legal 390 $123,870 Educational Instruction and Library 10,210 $66,840 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,390 $52,790 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical 6,730 $83,350 Dentists, General 60 $221,460 Pharmacists 150 $127,310 Physician Assistants 80 $126,490 Occupational Therapists 70 $85,930 Physical Therapists 140 $90,530 Respiratory Therapists 80 $62,890 Speech-Language Pathologists 150 $74,990 Veterinarians 80 $94,890 Registered Nurses 2,300 $61,460 Nurse Midwives 40 $109,820 Nurse Practitioners 290 $108,120 Family Medicine Physicians 190 $232,850 General Internal Medicine Physicians 130 $158,520 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 50 $238,090 Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 200 $254,490 Dental Hygienists 210 $59,950 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians 220 $53,850 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 70 $71,310 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 180 $58,430 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 110 $31,920 Pharmacy Technicians 290 $31,930 Surgical Technologists 50 $49,670 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 260 $38,310 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 310 $48,620 Opticians, Dispensing 30 $33,880 Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 180 $44,910 Athletic Trainers 40 $56,610 Healthcare Support 3,120 $33,200 Protective Service 1,380 $59,310 Food Preparation and Serving Related 10,490 $24,700 Grain October 19, 2020 2019 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 2,780 $30,560 C.I. Corn (b) 3.79 ▼ 0.4%w Personal Care and Service 2,080 $30,850 Sales and Related 8,400 $35,110 C.I. Soybean (b) 10.29 ▲ 14.9% Office and Administrative Support 13,970 $40,250 C.I. 48% Soybean Meal, Rail (t) 366.5 ▲ 16.5% Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 190 $31,290 Construction and Extraction 3,450 $61,570 Hard Red Winter Wheat (b) 5.69 ▲ 31.1% Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 4,410 $47,100 Truck to Kansas City Production 6,050 $40,070 Dark Northern Spring Wheat (b) 6.77 ▲ 1.9% Transportation and Material Moving 7,370 $35,680 14% MN, Rail Transportation/material moving 7,370 $35,680 Soft White Wheat Portland (b) 5.88 – N/A Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Sorghum, Kansas City 8.77 ▲ 36.1% (100 wt.) Rail

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24 centralillinoisbusiness.com Unemployment rates for Central Illinois counties, state and nation County Labor force Jobless August '20 July '20 August '19 Change Change 18 Month Year Champaign 106,089 8,018 7.6 8.2 3.9 ▼ -0.6 ▲ 3.7 16 Coles 23,465 2,032 8.7 9.8 4.1 ▼ -1.1 ▲ 4.6 Douglas 10,274 627 6.1 6.6 3.8 ▼ -0.5 ▲ 2.3 14 Edgar 8,945 589 6.6 7.0 4.1 ▼ -0.4 ▲ 2.5 Illinois August ‘20 10.9% 12 Ford 6,355 424 6.7 7.6 4.3 ▼ -0.9 ▲ 2.4 Iroquois 14,763 874 5.9 6.3 3.9 ▼ -0.4 ▲ 2.0 10 U.S. August ‘20 8.5% Macon 49,551 5,528 11.2 12.2 5.4 ▼ -1.0 ▲ 5.8 McLean 87,162 6,283 7.2 8.2 3.8 ▼ -1.0 ▲ 3.4 8 Moultrie 7,803 428 5.5 6.2 3.4 ▼ -0.7 ▲ 2.1 Champaign Co. August ‘19 7.6% Piatt 8,341 486 5.8 6.5 3.6 ▼ -0.7 ▲ 2.2 6 Vermilion 33,758 3,128 9.3 10.1 5.5 ▼ -0.8 ▲ 3.8 Region 356,506 28,417 7.3 8.1 4.2 ▼ -0.7 ▲ 3.2 4 State 6,349,369 691,640 10.9 11.5 4.0 ▼ -0.6 ▲ 6.9 2 U.S. 160,966,000 13,742,000 8.5 10.5 3.8 ▼ -2.0 ▲ 4.7 M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A Source: Illinois Department of Employment Security, U.S. Department of Labor. Figures not seasonally adjusted. ’19 ’20

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October | November 2020 25 Home sales Total units sold, including condominiums. Median sales price County Sept '20 Sept '19 Change YTD2020 YTD2019 Change Sept '20 Sept '19 Change Champaign 241 182 ▲ 32.4% 2,019 1,875 ▲ 7.7% $180,000 $165,000 ▲ 9.1% Coles 63 53 ▲ 18.9% 402 408 ▼ 1.5% $127,000 $120,000 ▲ 5.8% Douglas 6 18 ▼ 66.7% 129 120 ▲ 7.5% $124,000 $97,250 ▲ 27.5% Edgar 8 11 ▼ 27.3% 92 87 ▲ 5.7% $103,700 $60,000 ▲ 72.8% Ford 15 11 ▲ 36.4% 122 110 ▲ 10.9% $90,250 $89,000 ▲ 1.4% Iroquois 23 24 ▼ 4.2% 192 170 ▲ 12.9% $104,900 $90,000 ▲ 16.6% Macon 148 121 ▲ 22.3% 1,103 993 ▲ 11.1% $113,000 $100,100 ▲ 12.9% McLean 273 225 ▲ 21.3% 1,989 1,857 ▲ 7.1% $170,000 $160,000 ▲ 6.3% Moultrie 13 10 ▲ 30.0% 108 77 ▲ 40.3% $85,000 $87,750 ▼ 3.1% Piatt 27 18 ▲ 50.0% 198 175 ▲ 13.1% $179,400 $148,000 ▲ 21.2% Vermilion 77 60 ▲ 28.3% 524 515 ▲ 1.7% $81,000 $71,000 ▲ 14.1% Illinois 17,658 13,060 ▲ 35.2% 124,809 121,465 ▲ 2.8% $235,000 $200,000 ▲ 17.5% Source: Illinois Association of Realtors

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3002823 New & used vehicle sales Prices at the pump County New June '20 New June '19 Change YTD '20 YTD '19 Change Average price per gallon of regular unleaded gas as Champaign 335 516 ▼ 54.0% 4,224 2,813 ▲ 50.2% of October 19, 2020. Coles 84 140 ▼ 66.7% 1,038 798 ▲ 30.1% Area October '20 October '19 Douglas 39 51 ▼ 30.8% 432 340 ▲ 27.1% B-N $2.12 $2.61 Edgar 42 51 ▼ 21.4% 393 312 ▲ 26.0% Ford 27 38 ▼ 40.7% 269 217 ▲ 24.0% C-U $2.19 $2.64 Iroquois 67 77 ▼ 14.9% 733 479 ▲ 53.0% Danville $2.11 $2.65 ▼ ▼ McLean 366 1,979 440.7% 5,643 10,166 44.5% Decatur $2.17 $2.56 Macon 174 308 ▼ 77.0% 2,212 1,727 ▲ 28.1% Moultrie 29 42 ▼ 44.8% 267 221 ▲ 20.8% Illinois $2.52 $3.72 Piatt 26 45 ▼ 73.1% 391 273 ▲ 43.2% U.S. $2.17 $2.65 Vermilion 243 413 ▼ 70.0% 1,958 1,606 ▲ 21.9% Total cars, trucks sold based on title applications filed. Excludes motorcycles, trailers. Source: Illinois Secretary of State’s Source: aaa.com office. Figures based on latest data available.

26 centralillinoisbusiness.com Champaign County retail sales collections YTD March 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Change 2015-19 Champaign $3,738,980 $17,255,397 $17,088,725 $16,520,654 $16,365,053 $16,161,108 ▲ 6.8% Mahomet $169,801 $735,564 $761,147 $698,876 $618,235 $628,086 ▲ 17.1% Philo $29,245 $105,128 $111,841 $89,842 $86,370 $77,899 ▲ 35.0% Rantoul $361,245 $1,525,491 $1,435,536 $1,375,921 $1,390,511 $1,390,449 ▲ 9.7% Savoy $557,088 $2,323,105 $2,434,367 $2,292,820 $2,326,158 $2,253,379 ▲ 3.1% St. Joseph $54,853 $235,632 $239,371 $224,224 $206,971 $200,776 ▲ 17.4% Tolono $37,494 $152,373 $198,891 $171,404 $152,498 $158,233 ▼ 3.7% Urbana $1,300,360 $5,584,667 $5,210,233 $5,026,102 $5,012,534 $5,095,018 ▲ 9.6% Unincorporated $200,863 $1,371,459 $1,427,403 $1,350,949 $1,185,550 $1,102,904 ▲ 24.3% County total $6,449,929 $29,288,815 $28,907,515 $27,750,792 $27,343,880 $27,067,851 ▲ 8.2% Source: Latest statistics available from Illinois Department of Revenue Amtrak total monthly riders Hotel/motel statistics Total amount of revenue generated in Champaign and Urbana by hotels and motels for August 2020 September 2020 room rentals only. Bloomington-Normal 4,752 5,738 TOTAL REVENUE Champaign-Urbana 4,989 6,207 August '20 July '20 Change Mattoon 900 1,002 $226,172 $184,769 ▲ 22.41% Rantoul 244 189 ANNUAL TOTALS Consumer price index 2019 2018 Change The CPI measures average price changes of goods and services over time, with a $85,804,972 $81,443,135 ▲ 5.36% reference base of 100 in 1982-84. To put into context, a current CPI of 194.5 means a marketbasket of goods and services that cost $100 in 1982-84 now costs $194.50. Source: Cities of Champaign and Urbana 264

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October | November 2020 27 Noah Isserman | 35 Kara Johnson | 38 Gies College of Business, University of Illinois | Co-Founder and Faculty Director, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at iVenture Accelerator; Visiting Assistant Professor the University of Illinois | Associate Director for Administration Community involvement: One of my Community involvement: favorite things about teaching entrepre- • Board of Directors for the United Way neurship and social innovation is that we of Champaign County *need* to interact with the community. • Board of Director for Girls Go For It We learn from community members about • United Way Emerging Community their needs and their goals. Community Leaders Committee Member leaders, from business owners to may- • University of Illinois Leadership ors to non-profi t leaders, provide advice Center Coach and mentorship to our students. Each • Leadership Illinois Power of the Indi- year, hundreds of community members vidual Conference Co-chair come hear student entrepreneurs pitch I attribute my success to: Being open to their ideas, and off er their networks and new opportunities, working hard, determi- expertise. And, in many cases, our student changemakers get to make nation, and having amazing mentors. contributions back to the community. Best advice I can give or received is: It is the same advice I give to my Aside from my work at the university, I helped leadership at the Communi- kids: choose to be kind. Be kind because it is the right thing to do, be ty Foundation of East Central Illinois to create the Community Solutions kind because you do not know what someone is going through, be kind Incubator, which supports nonprofi t entrepreneurs in the region. And I because you would want someone to treat you in the same way, and be serve on a number of boards and advisory boards, including, locally, the kind because you have a chance to make someone’s day better. Uni High Alumni Assocation and MakerGirl, a wonderful non-profi t. Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: Do not From the nominator: “Noah easily could be in Silicon Valley or some be afraid to say that you need help or that you made a mistake. Be wary other hotbed of entrepreneurship such as Seattle or Austin or Nashville, of those that will not admit those things. but he prefers to devote his intellect, his positive energy, and creativity to From the nominator: “Her work ethic is second to none, and she does help us here in the state of Illinois and in the C-U area in particular.” – it all while raising two young girls and volunteering her time to men- Mark Peecher, University of Illinois Gies College of Business Associate Dean tor other women in the community.” – Abbie Osterbur, Merrill Lynch of Faculty and Professor of Accountancy Financial Advisor

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28 centralillinoisbusiness.com Kenna Dunlap Johnson, MBA, MSW, LCSW | 37 Emily King | 31 Pavilion Behavioral Health System | Director of Admissions/Intake; University of Illinois Ten Thousand Villages | Manager at Urbana Champaign School of Social Work | Clinical Specialist I attribute my success to: Th e c o m m ui- n Best advice I can give or received is: ties, past and present, that have supported, Th e best advice I have received in my life encouraged, and challenged me along and can also give to others is to fi nd your the way. My colleagues in the fair trade purpose and follow your mission. No movement nationally and globally inspire matter what I do, who I work for or what me continuously, and our local community organization/agency/company I work at, motivates me to keep pushing the enve- my mission, calling and purpose in life will lope. I consider myself incredibly lucky hold true. Th at is what is important to me to work for a cause in which everyone and that is what I can control in my life no involved – artisans, employees, volunteers, matter where I go. and customers – feels like part of my Most important lesson I’ve learned in my extended family. professional career: True leadership is Best advice I can give or received is: To name what you can’t control about serving others and not everyone will agree with that or appreciate and engage with what you can. Especially in my world of nonprofi t retail it. Th e important thing is that you know it, you live by it and you remain (and during a global pandemic), it’s helpful for me to refocus on what I authentic no matter where you go in your career. can accomplish to better our business and fulfi ll our mission. My partner/best friend/mom would describe me as: I took a moment Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: To listen to ask a few close friends and colleagues and here’s what they said: – to your instincts and inner circle as well as outside supporters and critics. Strong leader; great listener; compassionate to people and animals; de- To relax: Spend time with my dog (and our shop dog in training), Cleo. termined; independent thinker; authentic; a unicorn; dreamer and doer; He’s still a puppy, so “relaxing” might be a bit of a stretch, but he does abstract out of the box thinker; team builder; patient; problem solver; provide a happy change of pace. highly ethical; strong advocate. From the nominator: “Emily continues to be an exemplary and dedicated From the nominator: “She is an advocate for the clients she serves, co- leader in this space, working to create opportunities for artisans in develop- workers she works with, and friends and family alike. She is hard working, ing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our determined, and leads with compassion and ethical standards.” – Sara markets through long-term fair trading relationships.” – Matthew Matuniak, Williamson, Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services Clinical Th erapist Vice president of U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation

Community involvement: I am a gradu- Community involvement: I volunteer ate of the Emerging Community Leaders as a visiting scholar and industry node (ECL) program of the United Way of fellow at nanoMFG node at University of Champaign County. I am also a Board Of- Illinois to bring forth the intersectionality cer and the Treasurer of the Champaign of disrupter/start up industry insight to County Chamber of Commerce. the excellent academic work in STEM I attribute my success to: Strong support elds. I have also volunteered to share within our o ce group. We have a really my academic journey with international good leadership team that is very commit- students as an alumni with UIAA. ted to having the younger generation grow I coordinate the Inprentus STEM industrial and succeed. ey have put me in a posi- internship program every summer with spe- tion to develop as a professional, which has cial emphasis on underrepresented groups been the most important factor in allowing me to advance in my career. including women with scienti c talent. I personally mentor community An interesting fact you may not know about me: To help pay my way students at the high school, undergraduate and graduate level. through college, I used to paint re hydrants in Champaign/Urbana. As I teach Indian classical dance to interested children of the community part of routine maintenance, re hydrants need to be painted about every and we volunteer to perform at international cultural nights at various three years. I have probably painted every single re hydrant in Cham- elementary schools to give them more exposure to the world dance forms. paign/Urbana at least twice. I, however, feel most connected with the community on a Facebook Three people I’d want on my team: My wife Julie, our daughter Allison page called Spotted in Chambana where I listen, learn and contribute to (three years) and our daughter Corbin (9 months). We have made a pretty various perspectives in the community. good team when everyone was at home March – August (me working, my I attribute my success to: Respecting possibilities over limitations, my wife on maternity leave, and my kids not letting me work). I would bring mother and the incredible team of coworkers and mentors at Inprentus. my dog Penny o the bench as an alternate. From the nominator: “A mentor for young students in STEM, especially From the nominator: “He has the professional and personal attributes to underrepresented women and minorities. Highly motivated, ambitious continue to be a leader in our rm and our community for many years to and focused in building team coordination.” – Ron van Os, CEO of come.” – Karl Appelquist, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Partner Inprentus, Inc. You’ve been taking care of business. Let us take care of you. You’ve worked hard to get to where you are and sometimes it’s easy to get distracted by hidden financial obstacles. At Commerce, we offer solutions that help keep you successful - from streamlining your cash flow to financing options and beyond, so you can keep an eye on the big picture.

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30WF654587centralillinoisbusiness.com FY20 September Commercial Print.indd 2 8/24/2020 9:04:02 AM Brandy Diggs-McGee | 37 Kyle Meece | 36 Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) at the U.S. Army Engineer Research United Prairie LLC | Agronomy Manager; Farmer and Development Center (ERDC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) | Research Mechanical Engineer Community involvement: Unfortunately in the agriculture retail business we seem Proudest professional accomplishment: to work year round anymore so it makes One of my proudest professional accom- it diffi cult for much community involve- plishments was discovering a quantitative ment. I live and breathe what I do and measure to analyze the amount of print love every minute of it, which makes it time within additive manufacturing hard for a lot of outside activities. I try to methods and uncovering the misrepresen- stay involved in my church as much as I tation of reported printing times to media can whether that be through volunteering and news syndicates. My analysis was for certain activities or assisting through published in the Additive Manufacturing youth and/or elder programs. Obvi- Journal; a peer-reviewed journal, providing ously as we have all tried to adapt to the academia and world-leading industry with COVID guidelines this has changed our lives and how we have been high quality research and reviews in addi- able to conduct everyday routines and community involvement. I look tive manufacturing. My article “Print time vs. elapsed time: A temporal forward to the day where we can get back to some normalcy, and look analysis of a continuous printing operation for additive constructed con- forward to concentrating my involvement in the community more as we crete,” computes a time series analysis that deciphers actual print time, move forward. elapsed time and total construction time. My analysis method is being An interesting fact you may not know about me: I’m basically an open used to record and forecast times, provide feedback on various material book for the most part. Most people know me as an outgoing individual, properties and improvements in the printing process. that typically likes to be the center of attention (believe it or not!!!!). From the nominator: “She is a trailblazer in her fi eld. She is an excellent From the nominator: “He loves his job and it truly shows. Kyle loves role model for all the youth that she works with especially the young helping others to improve their farm and enjoys seeing his clients get the African American boys and girls in scouting and in the community. It most out of their hard work. Without Kyle’s honesty, helping hand, and is important for young children to see these accomplishments and to be hard work in agronomy, our farm would not have success that it does under the mentorship of men and women who look like them.” – Marilyn today.” – Shereth & Chris Doenitz, owners of Doenitz Farms Heinsohn, Canaan Academy Secretary

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Community involvement: I have been a Community involvement: I currently serve mentor with CU One-to-One mentoring on the Champaign Unit 4 School District program for the past six years. Th is com- Finance Committee and volunteer at First mitment allows me the opportunity to eat Christian Church - Champaign. I previously lunch and hang out with my mentee, who served on the Champaign County Chamber is somehow already in high school. We of Commerce Business Empowered PAC have played hundreds of games of foosball; Board and participated in the United Way she taught me how to play chess; and now ECL Program, amongst other activities. she keeps me in the loop with what’s cool Proudest professional accomplishment: and lame in the world of high school. Perhaps it’s the most recent but being in a I also teach children’s liturgy at Our Lady leadership role to establish Busey’s internal of the Lake church in Mahomet and try to processes and provide PPP Loans through volunteer in my kids’ classes as much as possible. the Federal CARES Act stimulus program was extremely rewarding. As I attribute my success to: I have been fortunate enough to work with the Busey, we were able to help more than 4,400 businesses and the team- best people. Current and former leaders and colleagues have shown me work we had internally to execute it was unsurpassed. immense support and have believed in me when I doubted myself. Th ey’ve I attribute my success to: My family instilling in me a strong also made work fun, and I truly believe that’s when we fi nd success. moral compass. Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: Don’t be To relax: Enjoy date nights with my wife, Kelly, play whatever game afraid to make decisions. Very few decisions are made with 100% certainty, my kids, Cora and Bryce, have made up that day, participate in Group and some won’t turn out the way you want them to, but having the confi dence Fitness classes at the YMCA and re-watch games from the 2016 Chicago to make educated decisions is critical to fi nding your place in your institution. Cubs season. From the nominator: “Her ability to successfully balance her family, profes- From the nominator: Whether it’s helping the community, customers sion and community eff orts, all while having an infectiously positive atti- or fellow Busey associates, Andy stands out as a consistent leader. He tude and selfl ess, caring demeanor is why she deserves this award. She is one embraces excellence in all he does and displays it every day as he serves as of the most amazing women and young leaders in our community!” – Kevan a model of integrity and builds trust with those around him.” Melchiorre, Busey Wealth Management SVP, Regional Managing Director – Chip Jorstad, Busey Executive Vice President & Chief Banking Oﬃ cer

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Community involvement: Proudest professional accomplishment: • I’m involved with Junior League of Being nominated for this award by two of Champaign-Urbana and sit on the Mem- my clients has to be at the top of my list. bership Committee. In my profession, building relationships • I sit on the board for Girls Go For It as with my clients is the most important member at large position. aspect. To know that they considered me • I sit on the housing board for Alpha Chi worthy of this award means so much. Omega in the role of vice president. I attribute my success to: I would not be Best advice I can give or received is: Be where I am today without my family. My true to yourself and take up space even in parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles spaces you are not welcome in, bring your taught me the value of hard work at a own chair to the table if you have to. young age. My husband supports me in An interesting fact you may not know about me: I am the co-founder/ everything I do and has always been my number one fan. He is a partner co-host of a podcast (Th e Complicated DM) that focuses on educating in every sense of the word, and does so much for me and our kids so that others on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and relationship that erases I have the time to give back to my clients and the community organiza- societal norms. tions with which I am involved. Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: Do Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: If you not allow others to question what you bring to the table, and allow the are passionate about what you do, your work doesn’t feel like a job. My challenges of your lived experiences be the strength that guides you. Most best days are spent face-to-face with clients. I thoroughly enjoy learning importantly take risks even if it goes against all odds! about who they are, what motivates them, and how I can help them reach From the nominator: “Her dedication to her friends, family and col- the goals they have set for themselves and their families. leagues is evident by the many ways she supports them daily. She has a From the nominator: “I have known Abbie for nearly 10 years, and she love for learning and truly enjoys the work she does to make CU a better consistently appears upbeat, genuine, and friendly to all. In my opinion, place for students to learn freely, small businesses to thrive during a Abbie Osterbur sets a high bar of achievement across the playing fi eld of pandemic, and her coworkers to work in a happy, collegial environment.” life.” – Peter T. Tomaras, Apollo Hotel Consultancy proprietor – Denise Poindexter, Stratum Med Director of Executive Search Services

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f • Champaign County Board Member, und2 er Chair of the Justice and Social Services Committee 0 • Champaign County Mental Health Board Member, Vice President 2 • Champaign County Young Democrats board member, former president (‘17-’18) 0 • Champaign County Democratic Party Central Committeeperson 40 I attribute my success to: Th e ability to listen and take guidance from countless mentors, and very fortunate opportunities. Best advice I can give or received is: Nobody completely knows what they are doing. And, always use a cost-benefi t analysis for every choice in life. Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: Beware of fi rst impressions, always keep an open mind. An interesting fact you may not know about me: I’ve shaken hands with Michelle and Barack Obama, and Jill and Joe Biden. My partner/best friend/mom would describe me as: My partner would describe me as someone who never shuts up. From the nominator: “Kyle’s work and involvement in local government are driven by his commitment to public service. Kyle has also been instrumental in making improvements in our county’s community health and mental health, as a result of his work on the County Board and the Mental Health Board.” – Stephen Summers, retired Ann Peedikayil | 39 Caterpillar, Inc | Senior Digital Analytics Project Leader

Community involvement: I am very passionate about promoting STEM education. I have been the collegiate Counselor for the Society of Women Engineers at UIUC for the last eight years. I am also involved in the FIRST Lego League Tournaments helping to organize the local and state robotics competitions for the last seven years. Addi- tionally, I have participated in various workshops and panels at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Research Park. Proudest professional accomplishment: Th e common theme in the projects that I am most satisfi ed with is taking on multi-layered challenges that bring together many diff erent systems and processes. It doesn’t matter whether it was running machine tests with hundreds of channels or pulling together dealer data from multiple data sources and processes, I feel proudest when I could create order from the chaos. Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: Every- one person has something to teach you, some will teach you about the remarkable things about the world and yourself and others will show you how not behave. Your goal is to see the lessons they are sent to teach you and receive them equally. From the nominator: “Not only has Ann been building leaders in the college of engineering, she has been building a culture of women training other women to lead.” – Nupoor Gandhi, Carnegie Mellon University 3002747 Incoming Doctoral Student

Proudest professional accomplishment: Community involvement: As a bedside COVID-19 threw everyone for a loop, and registered nurse, I try to educate and pro- as an event planner, my team and I had to vide information on community resources plan the fi rst virtual scientifi c conference to patients prior to discharge in order to in our organization’s history. Th e event was help reduce the risk of them being re- a success, our more than 1000 attend- admitted. My husband and I are also sup- ees enjoyed the virtual environment we porters of the Eastern Illinois Foodbank. created, and we didn’t end up losing any I attribute my success to: Although he revenue, despite the last minute pivot. may not know it, I would say that my Best advice I can give or received is: husband who is my biggest supporter. Recently I heard John O’Leary speak at a An interesting fact you may not know virtual conference I attended, and he said about me: I enjoy designing digital art so something that has really resonated with me. “We should all strive to be prior to becoming a nurse I obtained a degree in graphic design. part of someone else’s miracle.” Th is quote should be the goal of anyone Three people I’d want on my team: I would have to say my husband, who has a heart for service. Helping others is what gives me fulfi llment. Dustin Heuerman, my sister, Elsa Canuto, and brother, Gonzalo Serna. Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: Th e Th ey are very supportive of me and my ambitions but are also not afraid most important thing that I’ve learned and always keep in mind in my to be honest and provide diff erent perspectives. professional career is that there is always more to learn. No matter how My mentor is: Dustin Heuerman, who is always pushing me to do my many years you’ve been performing your job, you should stay open- best and for whom I would not be where I’m at if it wasn’t for him. minded to ideas and knowledge from others, so you can continue to grow From the nominator: “Tony has dedicated his career to providing high- in both your professional and personal lives. quality, compassionate care to each and every patient he comes into con- Three people I’d want on my team: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ashley tact with. Tony is both Latino and part of the LGBTQ community, and Flowers, Audrey Hepburn while not all patients accept these traits in him, that never compromises From the nominator: “Rebecca is an absolutely amazing, young woman his willingness to provide high quality patient care.” – Dustin Heuerman, who works hard to make our community and the world a better place.” Sheriff , Champaign County Sheriff ’s Offi ce – Janet Ellis-Nelson, retired educator

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36 centralillinoisbusiness.com Melissa Sotelo | 38 Shawna Patterson-Stephens | 38 Spurlock Museum of World Cultures at the University of Illinois | Collections and University of Illinois | Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Exhibitions Coordinator Community involvement: Within the Proudest professional accomplishment: region, I’m involved in Big Brothers, Big Th e exhibit In Her Closet – How to Make Sisters of Champaign County, the Cham- a Drag Queen, much of which I designed paign County Section of the National and built with the help of my excellent Council for Negro Women, and social team. We really wanted to showcase and justice eff orts supported by local churches. honor the community. Accommodating a At the national level, I’m involved in the range of performance styles and building American Educational Research Associa- customized mannequins for each perform- tion, Research Focus on Black Issues SIG; er was a wonderful challenge. Th ere was the Association for the Study of Higher so much anticipation for the show, both Education, Council for Ethnic Partici- for me and for people in the community. pation; Sisters of the Academy; and the It was such an honor to work with the American College Personnel Association, Governing Board Member. performers and host their stories. Th eir presence was so impactful. Th is Proudest professional accomplishment: My proudest professional exhibit will always stand out in my mind as one of the best, most moving accomplishment occurred when I found my academic voice. My research exhibits we have hosted. Months later, we are still fi nding “drag drop- allows me to create new knowledge and praxis dedicated to ensuring pings” (glitter, sequins, etc.) and hope to for many years to come! equitable access to - and inclusion within - the academy. Best advice I can give or received is: Nothing is forever except change Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: how and the need to “adapt to the unexpected.” I think back to the time that to read between the lines. Th ere is much to be learned in small cues, we moved a James Bond car through a modifi ed freight elevator and into gestures, and subtleties. a gallery. I still can’t believe we did that!! From the nominator: “Shawna has left an indelible mark on the way From the nominator: Her eff orts since 2003 have helped what makes that the University of Illinois thinks about creating a safe space for Spurlock an institution of cultural celebration and discussion in Cham- historically marginalized peoples and engages with the community that paign-Urbana. Her supervision, management, and assistance within the it is situated.” – Charles Stephens, University of Illinois Director of Career department enables a smooth operation of continuously rotating exhibi- Services, Applied Health Sciences tions.” – Christa Deacy-Quinn, Collection, Spurlock Museum

Community involvement: Community involvement: I am a board • United Way of the Danville Area – member of Women in Need (“WIN”) Campaign Co-Chair 2019 – Present Recovery & Re-Entry, a Champaign-based • VA Illiana Health Care System – Angel nonprofi t that provides safe housing and Wing Volunteer peer-oriented counseling to recently incar- • Danville Noon Kiwanis – President cerated women. • Danville Sunrise Rotary Member I volunteered to help the Champaign- • Balloons Over Vermilion – Volunteer Chair West Rotary, the University YMCA, and • CRIS Healthy Aging Center - Meals on Junior League with their programming Wheels volunteer and events – both because they are great • Illinois Realtors – Young Professionals organizations, and also out of appreciation Network Member for all they have done to enrich both my • Central Illinois Business Education Association member and my wife’s life as we settle in Champaign-Urbana. • Candidate for Vermilion County Board District #6 Finally, over the years I have jumped at any chance to teach about con- • Vermilion County Republican Chairman stitutional law, civil rights, or simply about America’s legal system more • Illinois Federation of Republican Women – 4th Vice President generally – be it for a local Rotary, government entities, or for interna- Best advice I can give or received is: Be a do’er. Show up. Get involved. tional students in the Master of Laws (“LLM”) program at the U of I Complaining gets you nowhere. College of Law. An interesting fact you may not know about me: I am a certifi ed drone Proudest professional accomplishment: As a relatively new attorney (UMA) pilot and a CrossFit Level 1 coach. who works with talented and accomplished lawyers, I would say my To relax: Enjoy long rides on my motorcycle, sunsets, and hiking with proudest moment was when they fi rst asked me, as a peer, “Bryan, what my dogs, Luna and Leo. do you think we should do?” From the nominator: “She projects an undeniable desire to improve From the nominator: “In a relatively short period of time, Bryan has herself, help her community and the people that she works with and in- distinguished himself amongst his colleagues, peers at and with clients of teracts with on a daily basis.” – Mike Van De Walker, Re/Max Real Estate our fi rm as a most trusted advisor.” – Keith Fruehling, Heyl Royster Voelker Broker, Independent contractor & Allen Shareholder "Andy Graham,

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38 centralillinoisbusiness.com Carrie Wells | 37 Mitch Wilson | 37 Assistant Vice President, Creative Services Manager | Busey Bank Rantoul Township High School | Physical Education, Driver’s Education Instructor, Head Boys Track Coach Community involvement: I volunteer at my Community involvement: I am a member church, CU Church, and so thankful I get of our Rantoul Rotary Club, a member of to be involved in a church that truly cares the First Baptist Church here in Rantoul for the community and provides weekly and have worked with my grandmother on opportunities to assist those in need. I also our Mission Board for the last four years, volunteer with and am on the board for Th e I have hosted the Rantoul 5K/Kid’s 1K, Well Experience, a non-profi t that focuses on helped out when we had the 4th of July 5K, the growth, awareness, education, protec- help out when I can at Rantoul Chamber of tion, and resiliency of women, girls, teens, Commerce events, we host an indoor track and families in the Champaign-Urbana area. meet at the U of I Armory and an outdoor Th is organization has already been able to meet in Rantoul and typically get help make such a huge impact to young girls and from several community volunteers. families during such a diffi cult year. I also donate my time designing for Girls An interesting fact you may not know about me: I love old cars and Go For It, another non-profi t in town that works to develop the leadership I still have my fi rst vehicle from when I turned 16: a 1970 Chevy C10 potential, entrepreneurial spirit and professional abilities of young girls. pickup that is hugger orange and white. I had this bright idea when I was Proudest professional accomplishment: My proudest professional accom- 19 that I was going to take it all a part and put it back together. Well I plishment is empowering others to be confi dent in their gifts and abilities, am 37 and still putting it back together. Moral of the story is your father and ensuring that they are able to use those skills on a daily basis, knowing knows a lot more than what you give him credit for! the importance of role and constantly wanting to grow and develop. When we go on vacations I also enjoy stopping at any university I can on Most important lesson I’ve learned in my professional career: No mat- the way, to check out their football and track facilities and walk around ter your title, everyone’s thoughts and opinions are important, valuable, their campus. Th at is something that I always plan when we take a trip, and necessary. Th e sooner a company learns this, the farther they can go. what big university are we going to pass on the way. From the nominator: “Carrie is a noteworthy individual – rather than From the nominator: “Mitchell deserves this award as he is truly dedi- seeking recognition or accolades for herself, she channels her creative cated to making RTHS and Rantoul a better place to live, work and go to energy into lifting others and helping them advance.” – Deanne Capel, school.” – Sheri Wilson, University of Illinois Research Park Admin Aide Busey Vice President, Brand Experience and Communications Director Congratulations Mary Surprenant Congratulations! Central Illinois Business 2020 “40 Under 40” Winner SMART CHEERFUL SKILLFUL DETAILED STRONG CONNECTED YLE ATTERSON READY K P

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2014 Award Winners 2013 Award Winners 2012 Award Winners 2011 Award Winners Woman of the Year: Becca Guyette Woman of the Year: Marissa Siebel Woman of the Year: Tori Exum-Johnson Woman of the Year: Danielle Chynoweth Man of the Year: Scott Miller Man of the Year: Sheldon Turner Man of the Year: Michael Frerichs Man of the Year: Dan Ditchfield Shane Allen Thane A. Jackson Jason Asaad Ryan Loschen Bryan Banks Brian Jurczyk Catherine Ahsell Shayla Maatuka Amanda Baker Jeremy Johnson Katie Blakeman Danielle Matthews Jason Barickman Jenette Jurczyk Becky Ames Michelle Maloney Laura Bleill. Leia Kedem Jason Bletzinger Christina McClelland Marcus Beach Jeff Kibler Alicia Beck Lisa Marx Kirk Builta Tricia Keith Kathryn Blum Kip McDaniel Stacy Bennett Kerris Lee Scott Bennett Matt Payne Toni Burkhalter Jacqueline Lacy Jamie Boas Brian Moline Kristen Bosch Erin Lippitz Jamar Brown Darrin Peters Samuel Byndom Katie Madigan January Boten Tracy Parish Anthony Bruno Jeff Livesay Tom Carrino Alicia Pettigrew Michael Cation Mike Marron Justin Bouse Tristan Pisarczyk Elizabeth Buckley Kristi Martin Karen Devine Brian Precious Karly Combest Austin McCann Cynthia Bruno Andy Quarnstrom Kathleen Charleston Carly McCrory Rachael Dietkus-Miller Cheryl Precious Ashley Dye Kelly O'Neill Ann Bushman Derek Sanders Tiffany DeSpain Michael McKelvey Adam Dill Jaime Roundtree Kelly Formoso Alyx Parker Cheryl Camacho Brian Sauder Lori Gregg Joe Meents Scott Filkins Hannah Sheets Kyle Galbraith Scott Redenbaugh Sally Carter Amber Seip Christopher Hamb Kelli Meents Matthew Foster Angela Smith Bathel Gilbert, Sr. Christina Reifsteck Whitney Fleming Julia Sullivan Cory Hatfield Seth Melton Wade B. Franklin Mike Somers Josh George Terri Reifsteck Clay Foley Shandra Summerville Megan Holland Lester Potts Asia Fuller-Hamilton Janathan Thompson Stephanie Grussing Sky Sanborn Kurt Glosser Marla Todd Clint Howard Jonte Rollins Chad Hoffman Carrie Ummel Brett Hays Stephanie Stuart Natalie Gross Christine Walsh Tony Howard David Rosch Amy Hoose Tana Ward Jackie Hohn Jason Van Antwerp Chris Harbourt April Warren-Grice Alyssa Hudson Dana Schaumburg Gavin Horn Matt Wavering Heather Horn Daniel Walk Ryan Heiser Jennifer White Brice Hutchcraft Yavonnda Smith Wendy Johnson Byron Yonce Tonya Horn Joseph T. Wiemelt Andrea Klingel Sean Widener Greg Johnson Sara Thompson Jonathan Kosovski Jana Zollinger Erik Kotewa David Woodrow Kelly Duitsman Loschen Nick Zazal Chip Jorstad Rickey Williams, Jr. William Kyles

2010 Award Winners 2009 Award Winners 2008 Award Winners Woman of the Year: Beverly Baker Woman of the Year: Laura Frerichs Woman of the Year: Laura Huth Man of the Year: Mark Palmer Man of the Year: Joel Oschwald Man of the Year: Mark Randall Jenny Bates Kelly Jo Lamb Joe Alexander Dixie Mayol Bob Ballsrud Carla M. Kimmell T.J. Blakeman Casey Loving Roaa Al-Heeti Julie Melton Denise Bates Dan Marker Brian Brauer Ben Mast Daniel Baker Doulgas L. Milburn Karen Blatzer Brian McClure Maya Bruck Andy Miller Lorianne Bauer Melinda Miller Eric Boland Michael Meidel Mark E. Czys Jonathan Myers Brett D. Bean Kimberly Pabst Carrie R. Boyd David Mills Anne Dills Lorrie Pearson Janet Benzing Tony Pomonis Lindy Brown Kevin G. Moore Jennifer Dixson Amy Randolph Lori Bluhm Stefanie Pratt Michelle Campbell Luis Navaez Natalie Ellis Jason P. Rector Brandon Bowersox Chris Randles Chris Cheely Jami Painter Stephanie Faraci Scott Rice Lisa Cheely Deb Reardanz Ashley Clanton Oliver Philpott Christina Gilbert-Manual Huey G. Robinson Rhiannon Clifton Stephanie Record Rob Collins Rafael M. Ruggiere Jennifer Gunji-Ballsrud Anthony Santarelli Ron Drane A.J. Ruggieri Ryan Culton Shannon Ruh Kyle Harrison Joe Streit Jim Eisenmenger Sherry Schuller Randall Green Kelly Schaudt Kristie Hayes Christina Tapp Jennifer Greene Joel Schwitzer Wendy Harris Jennifer Smith Andy Hudson Masha Trenhaile Jacqueline Hannah Brian Stumph Angie Hatfield Marker Keith Souza Gordy Hulton Stacey Tutt Stephen Hartman Cory Swanson Terra Hendrix Kimberly Sugden Clint Jackson Staci Wahls Krista Jones David Wetherell Zak Horn Paul Taylor J.P. Jones Bill Walter Justin Kleinschmidt Laura Wetherell Pamela Hulton Brian Watson Libby Kacich Kristin Williamson Rob Kowalski Kris Young Michael Johnson Adam Yeazel Jennifer Knapp Megan Wolf Thomas C. Lockman Sarah Zehr Scott Keeble Kevin Yonce Sarah Marshky

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BUILDING PERMITS Road, $57,000. TAG Residential LLC, new single-family dwelling at The following building permits have been issued Ironwood Homes, building at 4901 Watermark Drive, 2321 Lovie Lane, $131,000. recently by Champaign County and incorporated $326,000. TAG Residential LLC, new single-family dwelling at jurisdictions of Champaign, Mahomet, Rantoul, J.H. Findorff & Sons, Inc., rooftop pool at 708 S. Sixth 2323 Lovie Lane, $160,000. Savoy, St. Joseph, Tolono and Urbana. The St., $433,086. TAG Residential LLC, new single-family dwelling at Mahomet permits listed have been applied for but KAP Architecture, LLC, metal roofs over exterior 2325 Lovie Lane, $219,500. not yet approved. stairs at 202 E. Green St., $30,000. TAG Residential LLC, single-family dwelling at 2315 In Champaign, Rantoul, Savoy and Urbana, only KAP Architecture, LLC, retail fit out at 32 E. Green St., Lovie Lane, $174,500. permits for all commercial and industrial work and $150,689. Tanley LLC, new ZLL at 3425 Boulder Ridge Drive, all new single-family and multifamily residences Legacy Solar, LLC, roof-mounted solar array at 3008 $217,500. and all residential remodeling exceeding $25,000 Timbergate Road, $33,083. Tanley LLC, new ZLL at 3427 Boulder Ridge Drive, are listed. Permits are listed by applicant, Legacy Solar, LLC, rooftop solar array at 2611 $217,500. description of work, location and – when available Nottingham Court, $66,360. TK HOMES OF IL LLC, new single-family dwelling at – estimated cost of improvements. NOTE: Permits Menold Construction and Restoration, repair fire 1604 Bluegrass Lane, $216,100. are for the period of time from July 13 to damage at 4412 Curtis Meadow Drive, $448,000. Topnotch Construction, finishing basement at 3811 October 18, 2020. Mid America Contracting, Inc., Merrill Lynch remodel Slate Drive, $33,000. at 1823 S. Neil St., $95,977. Tyner Roofing, roof at 1811C Lakeside Drive, $40,000. CHAMPAIGN Mike Martin Builders, LLC, addition at 1201 Charles Tyner Roofing, roofs at 1903A Lakeside Drive, $40,000. ABC Roofing Inc., roof at 1601 English Oak Drive, St., $36,298. Weger & Assoc, smoke shop at 2107 W. Springfield $27,110. Mike Martin Builders, LLC, new garage at 1201 Charles Ave., $40,000. ABC Roofing Inc., roof at 2910 Valley Brook Drive, St., $93,991. Weger & Assoc., Shawarma Joint Restaurant at 627 E. $31,580. MKT Custom Homes, zero-lot line at 3308 Boulder Green St., $35,000. Advance Deck & Sunroom, deck at 1213 W. Park Ave., Ridge, $119,000. $25,000. MKT Custom Homes, zero-lot line at 3310 Boulder MAHOMET Andrew Fell Architecture & Design, three-story Ridge, $119,000. Amy Crabtree, single-family detached at 401 Tamula apartment building at 403 W. University Ave., MKT Custom Homes, zero-lot line at 3312 Boulder Drive, $120,000. $1,600,000. Ridge, $119,000. Armstrong Construction, single-family detached at Architectural Expressions, addition at 1413 Mittendorf MKT Custom Homes, zero-lot line at 3314 Boulder 1308 Forest Ridge Drive, $400,000. Drive, $30,000. Ridge, $119,000. Bill and Lisa Peithman, patio at 1211 Oak Creek Road, Architectural Expressions, axe throwing bar at 114 S. Mod 3 Architecture, 7-story multi-family building at $51,500. Neil St., $348,200. 303 Chalmers St., $11,730,000. Brad Allen, residential porch at 114 Karadan Lane, Architectural Expressions, garage and attic addition Mode 3 Architecture, Inc, six-story multi-family at 315 $29,000. at 8 Litchfield Lane, $160,000. E. John St., $5,266,528. Derek Smigelski, inground pool at 1503 Forest Ridge Architectural Expressions, remodel at 1006 W. New Prairie Construction, rooftop solar at 905 W. Drive, $50,000. Anthony Drive, $100,000. Clark St., $32,230. Don Franke, single-family detached at 2014 Kinley Armstrong Builders, Inc., new single-family dwelling New Prairie Construction, solar array on roof at 502 N. Drive, $170,000. at 1510 Bluegrass Lane, $230,500. McKinley Ave., $25,936. Eric Burgwald, inground pool at 1811 Littlefield Lane, Barber & DeAtley, alteration/repair at 1901 Fox Drive, One Main Construction, LLC, new chiropractic office $61,000. $820,875. at 2912 Crossing Court, $373,589. Franke Construction, single-family detached at 303 Blue Heron Pools, new in-ground pool at 4504 Brittany Peter G. Paraskis, Dunkin at 607 E. Green St., $70,000 Red Bud Drive, $150,000. Trail Drive, $56,200. Phoenix Botanicals, Phase II at 1704 S. Neil St., Franke Construction, single-family detached at 719 Brent Voyles, addition at 1510 Waterford Place, $140,500. Cole Lane, $195,000. $120,000. Power Home Solar, roof top solar at 1723 Henry St., Franke Construction, single-family detached at 815 Brian Murphy, pool at 4806 Peifer Lane, $41,000. $56,264. Cole Lane, $190,000. Broeren Russo Builders, Inc., Champaign Park District Rave Homes, building at 1607 Peppermill Lane, Gary & Corlyn Eden, patio at 1709 Sunny Acres Road, at 2212 Sangamon Drive, $747,316. $224,900. $30,000. C R Solar LLC, roof-mounted solar at 302 Brookwood Rave Homes, new single-family dwelling at 3805 Ironwood Homes, single-family detached at 502 Drive, $39,558. Obsidian Drive, $207,500. Wheatley Drive, $365,000. C U Under Construction, addition at 1723 Georgetown Rave Homes, new single-family dwelling at 3911 IUVO Constructum, LLC, single-family detached at 214 Drive, $31,342. Obsidian Drive, $248,700. Red Bud Drive, $265,900. Distributed Generation, Inc., rooftop solar arrays at Rave Homes, new single-family dwelling at 3912 John Holt Builders LLC, single-family detached at 513 1900 S. First St., $250,000. Obsidian Drive, $238,700. Isabella Drive, $250,650. Distributed Generation, Inc., rooftop solar arrays at Rave Homes, new single-family dwelling at 4813 Kim Goad, garage/car port at 504 Walnut St., $29,500. 201 E. Park St., $79,000. Oakdale Drive, $291,500. Mahomet Land Co., single-family detached at 1218 Distributed Generation, Inc., rooftop solar at 909 W. Rector Construction, basement remodel at 4312 Briarwood Lane, $360,000. Kirby Ave., $79,000. Ironwood Lane, $34,284. Michael O’Herron, inground pool at 1204 S. Alydar Dodds Company, office/manufacturing space at 1101 Rector Construction, second-floor patio replacement Drive, $50,000. Newton Drive, $656,660. at 2427 Prairieridge Place, $40,981. Michelle Brooks, inground pool at 515 Taylor Drive, Duran Architecture + Design Inc., kitchen and laundry Red Oak Construction, deck at 4705 Chestnut Drive, $50,000. work at 1107 S. Fourth St., $178,200. $31,500. Mike Kessel, deck at 1501 Beaver Lake Drive, $40,000. Earth Services, two-story apartments demolition at SAANG Inc., KoFusion restaurant with second-floor Rave Homes, single family detached at 1804 Littlefield 509 S. Fifth St., $38,800. apartments at 30 Main St., $3,154,446. Lane, $300,000. Farnsworth Group, park pavilion at 1300 N. Market St., SAC Wireless, cell equipment upgrades at 410 E. Scott and Matt Nelson, single-family detached at 1212 $93,025. Green St., $30,000. Morningside Lane, $390,000. Frank Leon, chiropractic center at 507 Town Center ServiceMaster, fire restoration at 3920 Rockdale Tabeling Development LLC, single-family detached at Boulevard, $117,000. Drive, $81,000. 1608 Kassen Ave., $425,000. Gaylor H. Swisher, office fit out at 1005 S. Neil St., Signature Construction, Inc., new single-family TK Homes Inc., single-family detached at 1920 $29,000. dwelling at 2007 Max Run Drive, $290,000. Roseland Drive, $375,000. Gaylord H. Swisher, Apricot Lane clothing shop at 1005 Signature Construction, new single-family dwelling at TK Homes Inc., single-family detached at 1937 Deer S. Neil St., $29,000. 3135 Palmer Drive, $230,000. Run Drive, $374,000. Gopher Pools, new inground pool at 4203 Curtis Steve Hamilton, master bedroom/bath at 710 W. TK Homes Inc., single-family detached at 401 Red Bud Meadow Drive, $40,000. Washington St., $97,500. Drive, $272,900. Illini Homes Inc., building at 4904 Chestnut Grove Sub 4 Development Company LLC, seven-story TK Homes Inc., single-family detached at 414 Red Bud Drive, $285,000. multifamily building at 711 S. Fourth St., $12,908,705. Drive, $255,900 Illini Homes Inc., building at 4906 Chestnut Grove TAG Residential LLC, building at 2327 Lovie Lane, Unlimited Construction, singfle-family detached at Drive, $285,000. $146,000. 1615 Oliger Drive, $310,000. Imperial Pools, Inc., new inground pool at 4106 Crail TAG Residential LLC, building at 2329 Lovie Lane, Unlimited Construction, single-family detached at 1305 $131,000. Country Ridge Drive, $300,000.

42 centralillinoisbusiness.com Unlimited Construction, single-family detached at Suite 101, $34,135. URBANA 1604 Oliger Drive, $245,000. Village of Rantoul, new churches and other religious All Phases Contracting, commercial alteration at 410 Unlimited Construction, single-family detached at 1608 buildings at 1221 Enterprise Dr., $200,000. W. University Ave., $175,000. Oliger Drive, $300,000. Broeren Russo Builders, building exterior and parking Unlimited Construction, single-family detached at 1613 SAVOY lot addition/upgrades at 1111 W. Kenyon Road, Oliger Drive, $255,000. AES Mechanical Services Group Inc., mechanical $578,000. Unlimited Construction, single-family detached at 1614 replacement at 505 S. Dunlap, $113,000. Broeren Russo Builders, interior gut demolition at 1111 Oliger Drive, $245,000. Broeren Russo Builders, Inc., structural repair at 2507 W. Kenyon Road, $35,000. William & Kim Holmes, addition at 1204 Oak Creek Neil St., $80,000. Bunny’s Tavern, alteration or renovation at 119 W. Road, $250,000. Cekander Construction, basement finish at 414 Water St., $350,000. Yellow and Company, commercial fit out at 604 E. Main Preston St., $39,500. C-U Under Construction Inc., roof repair or St., $45,000. IL-Solar, Inc., solar building permit 905 N. Dunlap Ave., replacement at 801 W. Vermont Ave., $33,128.56. $34,040. Carlson Bros., Inc., new commercial construction at RANTOUL Ironwood Homes Inc., new construction at 307 1606 E. Colorado Ave., $3,629,634. A+ Mechanicals, LLC, residential renovation and Newhaven Lane, $260,000. Daniel One, Inc., accessory structure at 510 E. Holmes alteration at 333 S. Steffler St., $80,000. Ironwood Homes Inc., new construction at 606 St., $51,000. C&K Builders, residential garage/carport at 609 Harpers Ferry, $285,900. Distributed Generation, Inc., alteration/renovation/ Glenwood Drive, $35,188. Ironwood Homes, Inc., new construction at 410 remodel at 1201 W. Kenyon Road, $78,000. Dennis and Esta Stubblefield, driveway at 608 W. Newhaven Lane, $292,000. Distributed Generation, Inc., alteration/renovation/ Champaign Ave., $35,000. Ironwood Homes, Inc., new construction at 911 remodel at 300 W. Main St., $33,500. Dennis and Esta Stubblefield, driveway at 608 W. Declaration Drive, $365,000. East Central Illinois Service Group, addition at 613 E. Champaign Ave., $35,000. Kelly Bryant, pool at 204 Potomac Ave., $60,000. Washington St., $62,680. Eaker, Inc., new service stations/garage at 507 S. New Prairie Construction Company, solar building Freeman Exteriors, roof at 610 W. Ohio St., $41,516. Tanner St., $26,300. permit at 410 Gentian St., $31,200. Habitat for Humanity, new single-family dwelling at Eaker, Inc., new service stations/garage at 507 S. Premier Homes, new construction at 1116 Declaration 1407 W. Breslin St., $110,000. Tanner St., $26,300. Drive, $400,000. Hearthstone Homes, new single-family dwelling at Feldco Factory Direct, siding and windows at 441 E. Rick Stewart, new building construction at 421 Lake 1602 E. Vernon Drive, $188,500. Campbell Ave., $44,137. Falls Boulevard, $400,000. Hearthstone Homes, new single-family dwelling at Fred’s Plumbing & Heating, mechanical at 1126 Signature Construction, Inc., new building 1704 E. Horizon Lane, $178,500. Country Club Lane, $85,000. construction at 310 Newhaven Lane, $240,000. Imperial Pools, Inc., pool at 2805 E. Plantation Point, JEB Kennel Builders, residential addition at $171,950 Signature Construction, Inc., new building $82,000. Kristi Ann Pflugmacher, new amusement/social/ construction at 403 Lake Falls Boulevard, $400,000. J. Wilkinson Inc., new commercial construction at recreational halls at 744 S. Murray Road, $2,562,422. Signature Construction, Inc., new construction at 303 1001 W. Saline Court, $176,000. Nationwide Mer Car Dg Corp., commercial renovation Newhaven Lane, $300,000. J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., commercial alteration at 701 and alteration at 304 E. Sangamon Ave., $62,600. Signature Construction, Inc., new construction at 308 W. Church St., $550,000. Nationwide Mer Car Dg Corp., commercial renovation Newhaven Lane, $250,000. J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., commercial alteration or and alteration at 304 E. Sangamon Ave., $62,600. Signature Construction, Inc., new construction at 402 renovation at 701 W. Church St., $9,450,000. St. Malachy Church, mechanical at 340 E. Belle Ave., Harpers Ferry, $300,000. J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., commercial alteration or WHAT’S KASASA? IT’S LIKE HAVING EVERY PIECE OF THE PUZZLE EARN CASH REWARDS* WITH KASASA CHECKING *Some Restrictions Apply Complete your puzzle with the PROS BANKPROSPECT.COM

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October | November 2020 43 renovation at 701 W. Church St., $9,450,000. Allen, Lindsay Marie, 1516 S 3rd St, Mattoon Camp-Spratley, Lucinda Ann, 409 North Maple Street, J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., commercial renovation at 611 Alligood, Michael Douglas, 100 East Street, Hume Brighton W. Park St., $240,000. Anderson, Amber Renee, 201 W. Jones Street, Milford Carter, Lawisha R., 1616 N. Jackson St., Danville J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., commercial renovation at 701 Andino, Jamie Lynn, 6914 Ellington Road, Quincy Casey, Amy Louise, 70 Louis Dr., Bloomington W. Church St., $310,000. Andrade, Miguel , 4364 S. 4500 E. Road, Saint Anne Charles, Kevin , 3053 E Wallace, Decatur Jason Rexroad, interior alteration or renovation at Andrews, Eric Wayne, 1453 Mather Dr., Rantoul Clem, Lori M., 518 N. Beard St., Danville 1207 N. Division Ave., $25,800. Andrews, Kelley Lynn, 208 E. 11th Street, Georgetown Clements, Donald Wayne, 513 W Harrison St, Sullivan Luxury Holdings CU, LCC, interior build out at 407 W. Andrews, Lawrance Nelson, 208 E. 11th Street, Clements, Jorjia Lynn, 513 W Harrison St, Sullivan University Ave., $120,000. Georgetown Click, Arthur L, 1105 East Clay, Decatur Michael Madigan, alteration at 1706 N. Cunningham Anglin, Hank Wayne, 609 Adams St., Monticello Click, Silvia S, 1105 East Clay, Decatur Ave., $56,400. Anglin, Rebecca Cheree, 609 Adams St., Monticello Cline, David J., 201 N. Brents, Taylorville New Prairie Construction Company, roof at 2002 S. Archer, Amber B., 3725 N. Peoria Rd. Lot 99, Cline, Marilyn F., 201 N. Brents, Taylorville Cottage Grove Ave., $29,569. Springfield Coble, Haley Nicole, 2429 E. Keys Ave., Springfield Olympic Construction, commercial alteration at 611 W. Arends, Kathy A., 1041 East Bogardus, Paxton Colba, Christina , 25786 Piuma Road, Calabasas Park St., $133,711. Arends, Larry C., 1041 East Bogardus, Paxton Colston, Brian A, 658 Main St, Barry Olympic Construction, commercial alteration or Arnold, Jason Lloyd, PO Box 93, Virginia Colston, Kelley R, 658 Main St, Barry renovation at 611 W. Park St., $93,000. Austin Hobbs, Beverly Kay, 346 W Division St, Apt 5, Cooley, Jason A., 313 N Ohio St, Camp Point Olympic Construction, commercial renovation at 509 Manteno Cooley, Lindsey A., 313 N Ohio St, Camp Point W. University Ave., $187,550. Austin, Christina Marie, 2202 County Hwy 7, Cooper, Gayla , 1653 N Folk, Decatur One Way Home Services, accessory structure at 607 Shelbyville Courtney, Glenda Lee, 1 Brighton Court, Bloomington W. Indiana Ave., $25,000. Babington, Adeola Celest, 408 N. 12th St., Springfield Covington, Timothy L., 1078 A Hwy32, Sullivan Peoria Metro Construction Inc., commercial alteration Bader, Carolyn Jeanne, 1012 Franklin Ave., Normal Cox, Ryan T., 1535 Kenwood Court, Decatur or renovation at 1405 W. Park St., $168,900. Bailey, Darla Kay, 401 W. Walnut St., Fairbury Craig, Candice Louise, 1706 Springfield Rd Apt 9, Peoria Metro Construction Inc., commercial alteration Bailey, Dontell Lashane, 2 Candlewood Drive, Bloomington or renovation at 1405 W. Park St., $168,900. Springfield Craig, Guadalupe , 1706 Springfield Rd Apt 9, Petry-Kuhne Co., commercial renovation at 701 W. Baker, Angela J., 200 NW Fair Street, Atlanta Bloomington Church St., $237,571. Baker, Bevan A., 200 NW Fair Street, Atlanta Creacy, Gwenetta Evetta, 923 Joshua Street, Quincy Platinum Level Restoration Corp., roof replacement or Baker, Jordan Evan, 1013 S Iowa St, Ashmore Crews, Pamela A., 713 S. Randolph St., Apt. 36, repair at 805 S. Grove St., $26,740. Ballard, Diana L, 400 E Locust Street, Normal Champaign Pointcore Design Group, alteration at 1400 W. Park St., Basso, Franky Mae, 3535 N. Vermilion St. Apt. 155, Cruzen, Coran G., 226 Apple Tree Dr., Urbana $613,000. Danville Cunningham, Nicole Diane, 2240 South 9th Steet, Raj Patel, repair at 1001 W. Killarney St., $35,000. Bates, Cynthia Diane, 454 S Church St, Virden Springfield ReBath of Illinois, window replacement at 201 W. Batty, Stacza Melea, 1509 Julie Dr., Bloomington Daley, Karen S, 508 W. Burton Street, Gillespie Washington St., $25,547. Bauer, Dioselina , 1417 N Western Ave., Bloomington Daniel, Dawn Ellen, PO Box 603, Sheldon Signature Construction, Inc., new single-family Beals, Angela M., 150 West Christi Dr., Dickson Deal, Rebecca R., 928 E Columbia St, Litchfield dwelling at 1906 E. Colorado Ave., $340,000. Beaston, Kimberly Ann, 2023 Maple Street, Quincy Decker, Derek Dwayne, 709 S 36th St, Mattoon SK Exteriors, deck at 708 W. Iowa St., $26,060. Beaston, Trenton Michael, 115 North 8th St, #2, Quincy Decker, Mallory C., 709 S 36th St, Mattoon Solar Power Midwest, roof-mounted photovoltaic Bennett, Maurice , 248 Springcreek Dr, Springfield Dennis, Lacresha Diane, 46 Corman Ct., Decatur system at 508 E. Scovill St., $41,600. Bennett, Samara , 248 Springcreek Dr, Springfield Devitte, Dylan Michael, 1210 West Bradley Ave., Steinmeyer Roofing Inc., roof repair or replacement at Benoit, Michael A, 230 N Quincy Ave, Bradley Champaign 1305 E. Harding Drive, $47,949. Black, Mary T., 2034 E Clear Lake Ave, Springfield Diaz, Kimberly Kay, 1315 E Reynolds, Springfield Stough Development Corporation, new commercial Blackwell, Kimberly , 217 West Coline St, Mount Diehl, Charles George, 318 Marco Drive, Rantoul construction at 907 N. Lincoln Ave., $2,722,600. Sterling Diehl, Rhiannon Helena, 318 Marco Drive, Rantoul Sun Structure Designs, additions at 1603 E. Trails Blackwell, Zackary A., 445 Broadway, Mt Zion Diuguid, Cheyanne L., 102 Frye Lane, Carrollton Drive, $82,488. Bly, Amy D., 220 West Garfield Ave., Unit 1101, Diuguid, Joel G., 102 Frye Lane, Carrollton Sunrise Pool Builders, Inc., pool at 410 N. Lincoln Ave., Princeton Dodd, Jonalyn , 1902 Bellamy Dr., Champaign $75,800. Bly, Timothy J., 220 West Garfield Ave., Unit 1101, Dodd, Joseph W., 1902 Bellamy Dr., Champaign Taylor Construction and Design, LLC, new single- Princeton Doellman, Meghan E., 741 S 15th St, Quincy family dwelling at 1707 E. Vernon Drive, $158,000. Bond, Patrice D., 1776 E. Division, Decatur Downen, Aprill J., 2 Old Oaks Dr., Hillsboro Taylor Construction and Design, LLC, single family Bond, Suella , 3138 Southern Hills Dr., Decatur Downen, Timothy L., 2 Old Oaks Dr., Hillsboro residence at 1502 E. Marc Trail, $293,000. Borkgren, Susan Kay, 623 N. Chiles, Carlinville Dundon, Sarah Jean, 2898 Old 36, Alexander Taylor Construction and Design, LLC, single family Borkgren, Terry Lee, 623 N. Chiles, Carlinville Duprey, Autumn A, 424 Avenue C, Danville residence at 1601 E. Horizon Lane, $158,600. Bradbury, Kevin J., 207 Railroad Ave, Mount Sterling Duprey, Joshua L, 2802 E. Williams St., Danville Taylor Construction and Design, LLC, single family Bradbury, Lacey D., 207 Railroad Ave, Mount Sterling Earnst, Jeffrey Allen, 701 W. 13th, Beardstown residence at 1610 E. Horizon Lane, $155,700. Braden, Megan , 603 E Vorey St, Heyworth Earnst, Kimberly Jean, 701 W. 13th, Beardstown Taylor Construction and Design, LLC, single family Brady, Ebony L., 1289 W. Sunset Avenue, Decatur Eldridge, Kaylee Jo, 1154 N. Noble, Virden residence at 1702 E. Horizon Lane, $160,700. Brainerd, Darlene Mae, 609 W. Greenwood Ave., Ellis, Jamie , 2105 Melrose Dr., Champaign Jacksonville Emery, Antonio Robert, 1168 North 5000 West Road, BANKRUPTCIES Brannan, Brenda Marie, 1191 N Meadow Dr, Kankakee Kankakee All bankruptcy information is retrieved from the Braswell, Michael J., 1407 E. Fairlawn Dr., Urbana Englum, Betty Lee, 719 Connelly St, Paris Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Pacer Braswell, Satina M., 1407 E. Fairlawn Dr., Urbana Fagan, Samuel L., 804 South D Street, Hammond Service Center website, pacer.gov. Information is Bremer, Thomas Carl, 8 Plymouth Ct., Normal Farlese, Ariana Marie, 3500 North Dirksen Lot 215, provided to Pacer by the Illinois Central Bankruptcy Brien, Stanley , 304 Dewitt Ave, Mattoon Springfield Court. Central Illinois Business magazine cannot be Brown, Dena C, 130 N. 24th St., Quincy Fasking, Daniel Michael, 1425 E. 1200 N. Rd., Stanford held responsible for mistakes in the data provided Brown, Larry Thomas, 413 W. 14th St., Georgetown Feazel, Joshua W, 513 Highland Dr., Bloomington by Pacer. Bruns, William C, P.O. Box 86, Penfiel Ference, Cloid Edward, 354 South Tanner Ave, Following are those who filed for bankruptcy in Bryant, Ashley LaCole, 2444 W. Lawrence Ave., Kankakee the central district of Illinois from July 15 to October Springfield Flournoy, Erika Lynn, PO Box 2466, Kankakee 21, 2020. The central district offices are located in Burnham, Natausha Dawn, 1354 Circle Drive NW, Focht, Dean C., 506 East Elm, Carlinville Danville, Peoria and Springfield. Kankakee Frazier, Audrey J., 205 North Pease St., Tolono Due to space limitations, this issue does not include Bush, Kevin Eugene, 626 North Walnut Street, Frazier, Michael J., 205 North Pease St., Tolono the complete list of those who filed for bankruptcy. Momence French, Cynthia , 1228 Park Place, Jacksonville For a complete list, go to centralillinoisbusiness.com Bush, Theresa Adele, 626 North Walnut Street, French, Michael David, 1228 Park Place, Jacksonville Momence Funderburk, Janette Lynn, 630 N. Webster Apt. 311, CHAPTER 7 Butler, Carlene M, 13642 N. McGee Road, Catlin Taylorville Adams, Michael Deshawn, 390 W John Casey Rd, Apt Butler, Mary C., 801 John St., Pontiac Gentry, Christopher , 102 S 4th St., Watseka 2, Bourbonnais Calderon, Carlos , 442 North Entrance Avenue, Gilbert-Mohler, Amanda , 902 E Delaware Ave, Urbana Allen, Justin Ray, 1516 S 3rd St, Mattoon Kankakee Gillenwater, Travis , 822 West Elm Street, Bloomington

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Douglas Ave, Bradley McCurry, Marquita , 6239 South 13110 East Road, Bourbonnais Terry, Jennifer Ann Marie, 1117 Bel Air Drive, Rantoul Pembroke Township Regnier, Kathleen Joyea, 121 Meadows Road North, Terry, Toni Luzetta, 2250 Concord Court, Springfield McDaniels, Jeffrey A., 17360 Three Mile Rd, Gillespie Bourbonnais Tester, Bobette Chere, 202 A Hockett, Sidell McDaniels, Jeffrey A., 17360 Three Mile Rd, Gillespie Reid, Brandy R., 800 S Durkin Dr, Springfield Tester, David Ray, 202 A Hockett, Sidell McDaniels, Patricia Ann, 17360 Three Mile Rd, Renfro, Jaclyn K., 5675 Peyton Drive, Decatur Tetter, Donald R., 615 E. Fairchild, Danville Gillespie Reveal, Kayla Rae, 811 S. Market Street, Mahomet Thomas, Tequila Cashunn, 1085 S Lincoln Ave, McDaniels, Patricia Ann, 17360 Three Mile Rd, Richards, Heather A., 209 W. 6th, Gridley Kankakee Gillespie Ricketts, Londa M., 2402 E. Geddes, Decatur Toland, John D., 3925 N. Neeley, Decatur McDonald, Gary , 207 E. Aerl St., Pontiac Ricketts, Mark A., 2402 E. Geddes, Decatur Toland, Toni L., 3925 N. Neeley, Decatur McElroy, Jessica Lynn, 603 Caldwell St., Jacksonville Riggleman, Marsha Elaine, 609 W. Park St., Tolefree, Deloise K., 14489 E. 2000 N. Rd., Danville McIntyre, Lisa J, 1601 South Third Ave., Kankakee Thomasboro Tomlin, Thrain M., 1040 E. Garfield, Decatur McLeod, Christopher Alan, 1253 Wantland Dr. Apt. 4, Rohman, Allison L., 3020 E. Stillwater Lndg. Apt. 102, Valeria, Sara Ann, 401 E. Jefferson St. Apt 414, Taylorville Urbana Springfield McNeely, Andrew , 1603 Brougham, Normal Romo, Gera Jean, 1309 Guy St., Georgetown Van Engelenburg, Andrew J., 1034 Eastview Dr., Merritt, Cara Ann, 2297 Monarch Street, Bourbonnais Rook, Carolyn Sue, 167 Paddock Dr., Savoy Paxton Merritt, Gail A., 309 S. King St., Newman Ruffner, Danielle , 404 Western Ave., Gillespie Van Engelenburg, Kimberly A., 1034 Eastview Dr., Metcalf, Aaron L., 601 E. Esther, Taylorville Runnels, Charles E, 1024 Diane Ct., Springfield Paxton Metcalf, Krista L., 601 E. Esther, Taylorville Runnels, Orea D, 1024 Diane Ct., Springfield Vance, Catherine Abigail, 2 Goose Creek Drive Apt. Mikola, Eula R, 1480 Brozio Ln., Decatur Saladino, Kristi L., 724 W. Dorlan Avenue, Springfield 1126, Bloomington Miller, Kathleen A, 108 Patton St, Pana Salvarrey, Daniel , 2365 4th St, Kankakee Vela, Laurie A, 308 W Hickory St., Fairbury Mitchell, Charles E., 209 1/2 North, Roodhouse Sathoff, Edward Wayne, 14250 Cottonhill Rd., Pawnee Velchek, Elona , 850 South Clayton, Jacksonville Moberly, Jacob Lee, 238 Caldwell Street, Jacksonville Sathoff, Esther L., 14250 Cottonhill Rd., Pawnee Vetor, Jodee A., 712 N. 20th, Mattoon Mondhink, Gloria Jean, PO Box 61, Taylor Springs Schultz, Andrew W, 733 N. 28th St, Quincy Vetor, Timothy F, 805 S. 33rd St., Mattoon Moore, Michael J, 1241 Harmon St., Danville Shannon, Douglas R, 430 W. Jefferson St., Pittsfield Vogel, Charrise Lyshonda, 1306 W Eads St, Urbana Morfey, Matthew Scott, 265 W. Franklin St., Bement Shannon, Rebecca A, 430 W. Jefferson St., Pittsfield Wagoner, Joseph Howard, 18389 N 600th Street, Morin, Janice Marie, 354 South Tanner Ave, Kankakee Sidwell, Janice , 165 Carroll, Nebo Brocton Morris, Jack Ray, 1306 Airport Rd., Bloomington Silas, Brianne Nicole, PO Box 6482, Champaign Wagoner, Taylor Rae, 18389 N 600th Street, Brocton Morris, Kadijah Jahnae, 934 N. 11th St., Springfield Simmons, Sherry Denise, 2609 Parsley Ln, Springfield Walker, Alex Larry, 2606 Charleston Ave, Mattoon Morris, Katherine Ruth, 1306 Airport Rd., Bloomington Simpson, Christina Lee, 620 W. Jefferson St., Auburn Walker, Taylor Andrew, 2606 Charleston Ave, Mattoon Mullendore, Gary E., 2433 E. 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