Welcome Megan Bierbrodt

Megan BierbrodtMegan Bierbrodt, program assistant, Workforce Equity Initiative, joined LLCC July 3. She previously worked as a billing specialist/sales coordinator for an IHG company in the hospitality industry. She also has experience working in student mental health at the Labette Center for Mental Health Services. Megan studied psychology at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.

She can be reached at 217-786-3469 or megan.bierbrodt@llcc.edu.

Welcome Megan!

Welcome Andre Rye

Andre RyeAndre Rye, student success coach, joined LLCC June 19. He previously worked as a family and community engagement (FACE) liaison for District 186 at Springfield High School. Prior to that, he worked with students at Southeast Highschool and Springfield Urban League. Andre earned a bachelor’s degree in business and economics from Benedictine University.

He can be reached at 217-786-3433 or andre.rye@llcc.edu.

Welcome Andre!

Welcome Jacob Beaird

Jacob BeairdJacob Beaird joined the college June 12 as research and analytics associate I. He previously provided IT support for SHIELD at University of Illinois. He is an LLCC alum and earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Southeast Missouri State University. He can be reached at 217-786-3457 or jacob.beaird@llcc.edu.

Welcome Jacob!

Welcome MaryShannon Williams

MaryShannon WilliamsMaryShannon Williams, Ph.D. joined the college June 1 as the director, faculty development. She is in her 24th year working in education, which includes a background in both K-12 and higher education, most recently at Purdue. She earned a bachelor’s degree in film production from University of Texas at Austin, a master’s degree in learning, design and technology from University of Texas at San Antonio and a doctorate degree in learning technologies from University of Missouri. She can be reached at maryshannon.williams@llcc.edu.

Welcome MaryShannon!

Welcome to new staff

The following staff joined LLCC on June 1.

Susan BoehlerLLCC alum Susan Boehler is a student success coach for the college. She has 26 years of experience in higher education, including Lincoln College, Benedictine University and University of Illinois Springfield. Susan earned a master’s degree in organizational development from Benedictine. She can be reached at 217-786-3459 or  susan.boehler@llcc.edu.

Lisa ClantonLisa Clanton also serves as a student student success coach for LLCC. She is originally from Springfield and worked seven years in advising for Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the areas of athletics, business and analytics, and engineering. Lisa earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in sports administration from SIUC. She can be reached at 217-786-3458 or lisa.clanton@llcc.edu.

Brandon Davis has joined LLCC as an enrollment services representative. He previously worked as an onboarding specialist at Afni and worked four years in production assistance at WHOW radio. Brandon earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Lincoln Christian University. He can be reached at 217-786-3455 or brandon.davis@llcc.edu.

Chelsy LovelaceChelsy Lovelace is also an enrollment services representative for the college. She worked 15 years for Blue Cross health insurance and enjoys waitressing at a local restaurant in her free time.

Chelsy can be reached at 217-786-3456 or chelsy.lovelace@llcc.edu.

Briana TaylorBriana Taylor has joined the college as a human resources associate. She comes to LLCC with experience as an HR assistant/coordinator and an accounting/administrative assistant. Briana earned a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University. She can be reached at 217-786-2376 or briana.taylor@llcc.edu.

Welcome Susan, Lisa, Brandon, Chelsy and Briana!

Welcome Justin Knoll

Justin KnollJustin Knoll joined the college May 15 as a research and analytics associate in LLCC Institutional Research and Effectiveness. He most recently worked as a senior data analyst in Northwestern University’s Department of Medical Social Sciences. He earned a doctorate degree in sociology from the University of Arizona. He can be reached at 217-786-2893 or justin.knoll@llcc.edu.

Welcome Justin!