Why I'm running for County Board
As a lifelong Warren County resident, I am committed to preserving the proud legacy that our brave and industrious forebears created out of the raw prairie of Western Illinois. Although I grew up in Monmouth, I spent weekends and summers working on our family farm in Tompkins Township, so I understand the challenges facing both our city and farming communities. I believe my experience in local journalism, banking and education over more than 40 years will make me a valuable voice for the people on the Warren County Board.
EDUCATION
Monmouth High School, 1975
St. Lawrence University, B.A., English, 1979
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Daily Review Atlas
Reporter, 1978-1979
National Bank of Monmouth
Marketing Director, 1979-1984
Carl Sandburg College
Public Information Director, 1984-1993
Monmouth College
Communications Director, 1993-2016
Monmouth College
Editor and Historian, 2016-2023
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Warren County History Museum Board Member
Warren County Law Enforcement Center Citizens AdvIsory Board Member
Local History Columnist, Monmouth Review Atlas
Local History Program Host, WMOI Radio
Editor, Born of the Prairie Monmouth History
Chair, Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee
Chair, Galesburg Railroad Days
Chair, Warren County Heart Association Fund Drive
Bridgeway Inc. Board Member
Warren County United Way Board Member
Ruling Elder, Faith United Presbyterian Church
Art Presenter, Monmouth Public Schools
My family. (You don't see me because as usual I was taking the photo!)