Trenton Eckert has joined LLCC as a research and analytics associate. He graduated from LLCC and also played basketball here. Trenton continued to play basketball for Fontbonne University in St. Louis where he earned a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and a minor in data analytics and is working on a master’s degree in data science. He can be reached at trenton.eckert@llcc.edu or 217-786-2389. Welcome, Trenton!

David Doub has joined LLCC as the chemical hygiene officer and laboratory supervisor. He previously worked in the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign COVID lab for a year. David earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Marian University and started work on a master’s degree in infectious disease. He can be reached at david.doub@llcc.edu or 217-786-2817.

Jennifer Davis, an LLCC alum, recently began working as lab coordinator for LLCC. She is currently a master’s degree student in environmental sciences at University of Illinois Springfield and works with marine litter research. She is the 2021 Illinois Ms. Agriculture USA. Jennifer earned a bachelor’s degree from UIS in environmental sciences. She can be reached at jennifer.davis@llcc.edu or 217-786-2107.

Welcome, David and Jennifer!

Dr. Kathy M. Freeman joined LLCC on May 10 as adult education coordinator. She is a native of Chicago and has served as an educator, license school counselor, case manager and private consultant for Chicago Public Schools. She has also served as an instructor at Elgin Community College, Tolten Adult Education Center and the YMCA of Chicago as well as an academic advisor at Malcom X College in Chicago. Dr. Freeman earned a doctorate degree in adult and higher education from Northern Illinois University. She also holds master’s degrees in educational psychology and school counseling as well as a bachelor’s degree in human services from National Louis University. She has been recognized with numerous awards for her academic achievements and commitment to serve her community.

Dr. Freeman can be reached at kathy.freeman@llcc.edu or 217-786-2875. Welcome!

Kyle Roughan, recently began work as LLCC’s student engagement coordinator. Previously, he worked as a residence director for University of Illinois Springfield. He earned a master’s degree in college student personnel from Arkansas Technical University and a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in women and gender studies from Eastern Connecticut State University. He can be reached at kyle.roughan@llcc.edu or 217-786-2315. Welcome, Kyle!

Daron Brown, began working as a student success coach I for LLCC on May 24. Previously, he worked as a graduate assistant for student athlete support services and also for fraternity and sorority life. He earned a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. He can be reached at daron.brown@llcc.edu or 217-786-2242.

Micaela Childress also recently joined LLCC as a student success coach I. She previously served as a pre-professional advisor and athletics advisor for Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. She earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a master’s degree from Indiana University in higher education and student affairs. She can be reached at micaela.childress@llcc.edu or 217-786-2493.

Welcome, Daron and Micaela!

Austin Simpson, an LLCC alum, recently began working as general merchandising technician at the LLCC Bookstore. His previous work experience includes Binny’s, Memorial and Bank of Springfield. He can be reached at austin.simpson@llcc.edu or 217-786-2301. Welcome, Austin!

Tina Compton, originally from Pana, began working as the employee recruitment coordinator in LLCC Human Resources on April 26. Previously, she worked in HR for six years with Prairie State Bank & Trust and 15 years with Pedcor in Indianapolis. She can be reached at tina.compton@llcc.edu or 217-786-2766.

Daymon Kiliman, a Springfield native, began May 3 as an academic support specialist in TRIO. Most recently, he served as the writing center director and Northwest Mississippi Community College. He earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and two master’s degrees from University of Illinois Springfield. He can be reached at daymon.kiliman@llcc.edu or 217-786-2874.

Welcome, Tina and Daymon!

Tina Compton

Daymon Kiliman

Mackenzie Bryant recently began working as program assistant, LLCC Student Success. Previously, she worked as a customer service representative at CSC. Mackenzie earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Blackburn College. She can be reached at mackenzie.bryant@llcc.edu or 217-786-2384. Welcome, Mackenzie!

Brent Popejoy has joined LLCC as the new program navigator for the Open Door-Workforce Equity Initiative. A Chicago native, he previously worked at UIS and holds a B.A. in business administration from Lincoln Christian University and M.A. in theology from Cincinnati Christian University. Welcome Brent!

Alex Berry began work as director of LLCC Student Success on Feb. 1. Previously, he worked at Richland Community College in financial aid, student engagement and, most recently, as the director of student development and Title IX coordinator. Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Millikin University, a master’s degree in college student personnel from Western Illinois University and is currently working on a doctorate degree in the department of educational administration and foundations’ leadership equity and inquiry program at Illinois State University. He can be reached at alex.berry@llcc.edu or 217-786-4912.

T’Keya Hicks recently began work as a student success coach at LLCC. She comes to the position with experience in admissions and student life at Waubonsee Community College. T’Keya earned a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and is finishing her master’s degree in higher education and student affairs from Northern Illinois University. She can be reached at t’keya.hicks@llcc.edu or 217-786-2271.

Welcome, Alex and T’Keya!