Jeremy Bliss has recently joined the college as director, budget and fiscal services. He previously worked for Horace Mann. Jeremy earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and an MBA from McKendree College. He can be reached at jeremy.bliss@llcc.edu or 786-4646. Welcome, Jeremy!
Caitlin Perry is a new program assistant for LLCC Community Education. She previously worked as a copyeditor for The Pantagraph in Bloomington and in the provost’s office and tutoring center at University of Illinois Springfield. She can be reached at caitlin.perry@llcc.edu or 786-2477. Welcome, Caitlin!
Carson Becker, originally from Taylorville, has recently joined LLCC as police officer. Before joining the LLCCPD, he worked with McLean County and Divernon. Carson began his college studies at LLCC, earned a bachelor’s degree in biological anthropology from Illinois State University and graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Police Training Institute. He can be reached at 
Christopher Cook is a programmer analyst for the college. He previously worked for the state of Illinois as a cybersecurity analyst, data analyst and statistician and served in the Navy as a sonar technician on submarines. Christopher earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematical sciences with a minor in history, a master’s degree in European and world history, and a second master’s degree in software engineering and data analytics from University of Illinois Springfield. He can be reached at 
Bonita Bentley has recently joined LLCC as help desk specialist. Before moving to Springfield six years ago, she worked in IT tech support and corporate training in Las Vegas, Nevada. She can be reached at 
Kim Wilson is a new recruitment specialist for the college. She previously worked for Springfield School District #186 as workplace coordinator. Kim earned an associate degree from Richland Community College, a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and a master’s degree from University of Cincinatti. She can be reached at 
Jessica Maddox from Rochester has recently joined LLCC as accounts receivable collections technician. She previously work for Springfield Electric Supply for 11 years in the accounts receivable department and as an energy efficiency support specialist. She can be reached at 
Please join us in welcoming Bryan Gleckler, who has joined the administration of Lincoln Land Community College as vice president of administrative services! He began his new duties Oct. 1.
Tom Grimes has recently joined LLCC as IT project manager. He has a degree in studio art and 16 years of IT experience in health care, having worked with HSHS, Springfield Clinic and Memorial Physician Services. He can be reached at 
Carl Hood joined LLCC as building custodian on Monday, Aug. 26. Originally from Chicago, he has lived in the Springfield area now for 12 years. He also works at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois and was previously employed at McDonald’s. Carl can be reached at 
Dashauna Marshall is a new building custodian for the college. She was valedictorian of the JobCorps class of 2006-08. She also works at Taco Bell and was previously employed as a housekeeper at Sleep Inn. Dashauna can be reached at 
Aaron Bernhardt has recently joined LLCC as an education services representative at LLCC-Littchfield. He earned an associate degree from Lewis and Clark Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and information systems management from Blackburn College. He can be reached at 
Cory Brockmeyer is LLCC’s new HVACR instructor. He is a graduate of LLCC’s HVACR program and previously worked as a journeyman and was with Local 137 for seven years. Cory can be reached at 
Bridgette Hudson joins the college as a nursing instructor. She previously worked with HSHS for almost 10 years. Her background is primary in medical surgery, but also intensive care and leadership and management. Bridgette can be reached at 
Laurie Lewis-Fritz started at LLCC as an adjunct instructor and is now a full-time instructor of music. Prior to joining LLCC, she taught at Lincoln College and MacMurray College. She earned her master’s degree in opera/music theatre. Laurie can be reached at 
Matt Schownir, Ph.D., is LLCC’s new assistant professor of history. Originally from Indiana, he earned his master’s and doctorate’s degrees in history from Purdue University. Before joining us, he taught at Purdue, Huntington University in Indiana and Jackson College in Michigan. His hobbies include soccer, listening to podcasts, board games and spending time with his two children. Matt can be reached at 
Karen Sisk, Ph.D., has also joined LLCC as an assistant professor of English. She holds a master’s degree in English literature and a doctorate’s degree in creative writing. She previously was an adjunct instructor for Lorrain County Community College for four years. Karen can be reached at