Liz Bland joined the college June 1 as agriculture program specialist. She earned an associate in science from LLCC and a bachelor’s degree in crop and soil science from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Liz previously worked in ag recruitment at SIUC.
She can be reached at elizabeth.bland@llcc.edu.
Welcome Liz!
Jacob 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!
MaryShannon 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!
The following staff joined LLCC on June 1.
LLCC 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 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 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 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!
Max Bahrami joined the college May 22 as an IT developer I. He most recently worked as an automation engineer for Revature. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics. He can be reached at 217-786-3449 or max.bahrami@llcc.edu.
Welcome Max!
Megan Hallberg joined the college May 22 as an enrollment services representative. She most recently worked for the Ball-Chatham School District at Ball Elementary. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri. She can be reached at 217-786-3453 or megan.hallberg@llcc.edu.
Welcome Megan!
Justin 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!
Doug Hoy joined LLCC May 1 as director, industrial and electrical maintenance. He’s worked in manufacturing for more than 30 years. Most recently he served as the maintenance manager at GSI AGCO in Taylorville. He can be reached at 217-786-3447 or doug.hoy@llcc.edu.
Welcome Doug!
Sarah Frey joined LLCC April 17 as website and social media writing coordinator. She manages her own photography business and previously worked as a marketing specialist for Memorial Health, Home Care. Sarah earned a bachelor’s degree in interactive media from Simpson College and an associate of applied science degree in interactive and social media marketing from Southeastern Community College. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-3423 or by email.
Welcome Sarah!
Karina Moore joined LLCC April 3 as health professions recruiter. She previously worked as a health and human sciences educator and human development specialist for Purdue Extension. She has experience in youth mentoring, trauma-informed care and brain health. Karina earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from University of Illinois Springfield. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-2885 or by email.
Welcome Karina!