Joshua Dineen, chef specialist, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Comfort food and nostalgic thoughts.”
Joshua began Jan. 3 as a chef specialist for LLCC. He received training from the Culinary Institute of America and has been cooking for 25 years. He has experience managing corporate restaurants locally and working in fine dining restaurants in New York and Los Angeles. Joshua can be reached at joshua.dineen@llcc.edu or 217-786-3430.
Welcome Joshua!
Frank Schmitz began Jan. 18 as a student success coach for LLCC. He previously served as a teaching assistant at Florida State University while working on finishing a Ph.D. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Illinois College. Frank can be reached at frank.schmitz@llcc.edu or 217-786-3433.
Welcome Frank!
Jeff Gardner recently began as LLCC’s program director, diesel technologies. Previously, he was the program coordinator of diesel powered equipment technology at Illinois Central College. He also served as a Skills USA adviser and worked as a diesel technician for several years. Jeff can be reached at jeffrey.gardner@llcc.edu or 217-786-2239.
Paul Ray has joined the college as an HVACR instructor. He has worked in refrigeration service technology for 30 years and is a journeyman in the local Pipefitters Union 137. Paul can be reached at paul.ray@llcc.edu or 217-786-3429.
Welcome Jeff and Paul!
Nikki Baker began work on Jan. 3 as LLCC’s compliance & prevention coordinator. Since 2019, she has worked as an adjunct instructor in communication for the college. She earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies and a a master’s degree in communication from UIS and is certified as a paralegal. Nikki can be reached at nikki.baker@llcc.edu or 217-786-3426.
Rhilee Cochran began Jan. 5 as the public relations and marketing assistant for LLCC. She is an LLCC alum and earned bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and psychology from UIS. Prior to coming to the college, she worked as a third grade teacher at Taylorville Elementary School. Rhilee can be reached at rhilee.cochran@llcc.edu or 217-786-3428.
Welcome Nikki and Rhilee!
We welcome Donald Stokes and Christopher Morris, new building custodians, who joined LLCC yesterday, Nov. 29 and will be working the overnight shift.
Bryan Goers joined the college as director, enrollment services on Nov. 1. He most recently served as the assistant dean of students, student engagement at University of Missouri. Bryan earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Missouri – St. Louis and a master of public affairs degree in public policy from the University of Missouri – Columbia, and he is currently working on a doctorate in education. He can be reached at bryan.goers@llcc.edu or 217-786-2230.
Welcome, Bryan!
Welcome Fabiola Gonzalez as a new enrollment services representative. She is a graduate of LLCC with an associate degree in business administration and pursuing her bachelor’s degree in legal studies at UIS. She formerly worked at the Sangamon County Health Department and prior to that, in the TRIO office of LLCC.
Join us in welcoming Todd Reichert, new director of IT development. Todd brings 25+ years of experience to the position. Todd’s office is located at Menard 1207 and phone number is 217-786-2072.
Jeff Martin joined the college as the workforce recruitment and placement coordinator on Sept. 28. He is an LLCC alum and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Western Illinois University. Jeff has worked in post secondary education for eight years, most recently as the senior high school admission advisor for Midwest Technical Institute. He can be reached at jeffrey.martin@llcc.edu or 217-786-2373.
Welcome Jeff!
Tiffany Luxner has recently joined the college as an accounting specialist. She graduated from LLCC in May, majoring in accounting. Tiffany also serves as a captain in the Stonington Volunteer Fire Department. She can be reached at tiffany.luxner@llcc.edu or 217-786-2207.
Welcome Tiffany!