Effingham County Chamber Announces 2024 Officers, Board Members

The Effingham County Chamber has announced the 2024 Chamber Board Executive Committee and Directors.

Following these appointments, the Board of Directors will be comprised of 24 members, including Ex-Officio members.

Dr. Austin Cheney – Chair Cheney is the Dean of Lumpkin College of Business & Technology for Eastern Illinois University.

Jay Buehnerkemper – Chair-Elect Buehnerkemper is the VP, Community President for First Mid Bank & Trust in Effingham, IL.

Matt Cekander – Treasurer Cekander is a Partner with Doehring, Winders & Co., LLP in Effingham, IL.

Kara Wade – Secretary Wade is a Partner with Taylor Law Offices in Effingham, IL.

Astrid Reyes – Vice President Membership Development Reyes is Professional Photographer and Owner of Astrid Johana Photography.

Alex Steppe – Vice President Business Development Co-Owner/Managing Broker of RE/MAX Key Advantage in Effingham, IL.

Sarah Zerrusen – Vice President Workforce Development Zerrusen is the HR Generalist for Stevens Industries, Inc. in Teutopolis, IL.

Travis Bushue – Past Chair; Bushue is the President and Partner of Bushue HR, Inc. and Bushue Background Screening in Effingham, IL.

(THE 2024 CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS)

Chamber Board Directors Include:

Dr. Navi Arora, Physician, Effingham Prompt Care

Aroyn Borries, Owner, Lindsay’s Prefinishing

Emily Debenham, Owner, Joe Sippers Café

Andy Johnson, Superintendent, Effingham CUSD #40

Chad Markham, MBA, President & CEO, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital

Carrie Rodman, General Manager, Tuscan Hills Winery

Russ Runde, Loan Officer, Dieterich Bank

Julie Stephens, Manager, Effingham County Farm Bureau

Lindsay Wantuck, Attorney, Orr Law, LLC

Karen Whitt, Managing Executive Office & CFO, The Equity

Ex-Officio Board Members Include:

Joshua Douthit, Chairman, Effingham County Board

Lucinda Hart, CAE, MBA, IOM, President & CEO, Effingham County Chamber

Steve Miller, City Administrator, City of Effingham

Dan Milleville, Mayor, City of Altamont

Kim Uphoff, President & CEO, Sarah Bush Lincoln

Mr. Courtney Yockey, President & CEO, Effingham Regional Growth Alliance

More information on the Board of Directors can be found on the Chamber website at EffinghamCountyChamber.com/who-we-are or by calling the Chamber at (217) 342-4147.