Institutions & Civil Society

Franklin County

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Ryan M. Buckingham

ryan.buckingham@franklincountyil.gov

(618) 439-4362

17 years as County Director of Emergency Management, owns public safety equipment business (Think Line Public Safety Equipment), a part-time worker at River Radio

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Williamson County

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Brian Burgess

bburgess@williamsoncountyema-il.gov

(618) 998-2123

Bachelor’s degree in special education (SIU); Master’s degree in educational administration (SIU); seems competent in his field; Curriculum Support Specialist with Illinois Fire Service Institute; created and revised the curriculum for emergency services personnel in Champaign, IL. 23 -year member of the Williamson County Fire Protection District. Taught special education in the county between 1997 and 2020. 

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Franklin County

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J. Larry Miller

County: Board Chairman/Economic Development

gaylasink@franklincountyil.org

618-439-3743

Republican, Elected chairman of Franklin County Board in December 2020, farmer; worried about the rising fuel prices

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Franklin County

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Sesser Area Chamber of Commerce

Kelley Hicks, President

andrew.kelly@kellyacllc.com

(618) 625-3108

Owner of Mane Designs Floral and Gifts

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West Frankfort Chamber of Commerce

Marla Glodich, President

wfchamber@frontier.com

(618) 932-2131

Bank Manager at Banterra Bank

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Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce

Heston Mays, President

(618) 438-7606

Works in sales in American Family Insurance. Investing in local education from their business pov

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Williamson County

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Carterville Chamber of Commerce

Winter Campanella, President

wdcamplaw@gmail.com

(618) 985-8400, (618) 985-6942

Attorney at Law; graduated from Arizona State University, relocated to Carbondale from Phoenix in 2002 to attend law school at SIU; opened her own firm in 2013 (Campanella Law Firm)

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Marion Chamber of Commerce

Jared Garrison, Executive Committee Chair

Jared@ThePavilionEvents.com 

(618) 993-2657, (618) 997-6311 

Executive Director of “The Pavillion Events”; born and raised in Marion; graduated from Oklahoma City University (musical theater), worked in theater, serves on the Board of Directors for the Williamson County Tourism Bureau; president of Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy

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Herrin Chamber of Commerce

Teresa Camarato, President

(618) 727-2270, (618) 988-1087, (618) 988-1739 

Managing Broker with TLC Real Estate company, past member of Greater Egypt Board of Directors

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Sierra Club (Shawnee Group)

Jane Cogie, Chair

jane.cogie@gmail.com

Sierra Club Illinois and Prairie Rivers Network have filed a joint-lawsuit against the coal company Sugar Camp Energy, LLC for dumping 46,000 gallons of firefighting foam into one of their coal mines.

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Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District

Yvonne Isaacs, Administrative Coordinator

nikki.isaacs@il.nacdnet.net 

(618) 438-4021 ext 3

Part of/Governed by USDA

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Green Earth Inc.

Stephanie Eichholz, Executive Director

director@greenearthinc.org 

(618) 201-3774

Based in Carbondale; since 1974. Mostly trail work. Also manages six distinct preserves

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Friends of Shawnee National Forest

Tom Sadowski, Chair of the Board

friendsoftheshawnee@gmail.com

(618) 253-7114

Aur Beck, a board member, is an energy efficiency advocate. Founder of Illinois Renewable Energy Association

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Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge

Judy Groskind, President

judygroskind@gmail.com

(618) 985-5007, (618) 985-4208, (618) 985-1835

Works with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the community to fundraise, provide volunteer services, and support refuge programs.

Franklin County Farm Bureau

Brianna Walsh, Manager

fcfb028@gmail.com

(618) 435-3616

Involved in occupational training, news, organization, etc.

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Williamson County Farm Bureau

Garry Jenkins, Manager

wcfb99@aol.com 

(618) 993-2609

Part of the Illinois Farm Bureau

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Illinois Laborers’ & Contractors Program

(877) 773-2741

Labor Union, provides training etc. sponsored by the Illinois Laborers' District Councils in conjunction with the Associated General Contractors of Illinois, Central Illinois Builders of AGC, Southern Illinois Builders of AGC, Northern Illinois Builders of AGC and individual contractors

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International Union of Operating Engineers Local 318

Phone Number: (618) 993-0318

Union of 900 operators;  established a scholarship fund that helps to support the dependents of Local 318’s members to give them a helping hand with college tuition

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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local 702)

James Sanchez, President

(618) 218-1976

Represents workers in several distinct fields including utilities, inside wireman, telephone, manufacturing, line clearance, sign erectors, instrument technicians, broadcast engineers, and nursing

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United Mine Workers of America Region 3

Steve Earle, Vice-President (District 12 )

dmelton@umwa.org

618-439-7225

Franklin County

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Akin Community Consolidated School District 91

Dr. Tammy McCollum, Superintendent

618-627-2180 

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The Board:

• Jeff Wilkerson, President
• Steve Sniderwin, Vice-President
• Stephanie Wilson, Secretary
• Jared Carlton
• Kendee Pemberton
• Davin Shelton
• Cliff Thomas

District Schools:

• Akin Community Consolidated Elementary School 

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Benton Community Consolidated School District 47

Dr. Stephen C. Smith, Superintendent

618-439-3136

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The Board:

• Brad Wilson, President
• Bob Pankey, Vice-President
• Gary Messersmith, Secretary
• John Metzger
• Lex Stewart
• Ron Winemiller
• Derek Stowers

District Schools:

• Benton Grade School 5-8 
• Benton Grade School K-4

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Benton Consolidated High School District 103

Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent

618-439-3103 ext 304

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The Board:

• Robin Labuwi, President
• Marci Glover, Vice President
• Mitch Bennett, Secretary
• Kenny Irvin
• Shane Cockrum
• Mark Dyel
• Robby Cockrum

District Schools:

• Benton Consolidated High School

STEM Program or Science Fair

• Benton High School 21st Century

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Christopher Unified School District 99

Richard Towers, Superintendent

618-724-9461

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The Board:

• Gary Joe Anderton, President
• Neil Hargis, Vice-President
• Cindy Collier
• Rachael Janello
• Corky Mazur
• Karla McDonald
• Leah Stallman

District Schools:

• Christopher Elementary School 
• Christopher High School

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Ewing Northern Community Consolidated School District 115

Kristin Ing, administrator

Phone: 618-629-2181 , (618) 218-4976

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The Board:

• Adam Allsopp, President
• Jonathon Edwards, Vice-President
• Craig Zinzilieta, Secretary
• Jake Page
• Tom Harmon
• Shannon Webb
• Karla Gunter
• Kristin Ing

District Schools:

• Ewing-Northern Elementary School

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Frankfort Community Unit School District 168

Matt Donkin, Superintendent

618-937-2421

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The Board:

• Keith Griffith, President
• Clint Hawkins, Vice President
• Mrs. Dawn Browning, Secretary
• Jon Alexander
• Larry Burns
• Rick Conner
• Kevin Toney

District Schools:

• Central Junior High School
• Denning Elementary School
• Frankfort High School
• Frankfort Intermediate School

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Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196

Jason D. Henry, Superintendent

(618) 625-5105, Ext. 105

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The Board:

• Megan Rounds, president
• Jennifer Menser, Vice-President
• John Spence, Secretary
• Jason Sample
• Kevin Acosta
• Teresa Stacey
• Becky Barry

District Schools:

• Sesser-Valier Elementary School
• Sesser-Valier High School
• Sesser-Valier Junior High School

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Thompsonville Community Unit School District 174

Brock Harris, Superintendent

618-627-2446

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The Board:

• Andrew Cooksey, President
• Krista Shelby, Vice President
• Melissa Carter, Secretary
• Ryan Darnell
• Kenny Gaither
• Leon McClerren
• Carol Kern

District Schools:

• Thompsonville High School
• Thompsonville Junior High School
• Thompsonville Grade School

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STEM Program or Science Fair

• Thompsonville High School Science Club

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Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188

Quent Hamilton, Superintendent

(618) 889-3021 , 618.596.5841

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The Board:

• Randy Domineck, President
• Jeff Olkoski, Vice-President
• Jamie Kirkpatrick, Secretary
• Randall Bush
• Jim Chamness
• Justin McElroy
• Gary Vaughn

District Schools:

• Zeigler-Royalton K-8 School
• Zeigler-Royalton High School

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STEM Program or Science Fair

• Zeigler-Royalton Science Club

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Williamson County

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Carterville Community Unit School District 5

Keith Liddell, Superintendent

618-985-4826

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The Board:

• David Schwarz, President
• Don Yewell, Vice President
• Adam Compton
• Sarah Kries
• Jake McCann
• Kimber Monje
• Aaron Sizemore

District Schools:

• Carterville High School
• Carterville Intermediate School
• Tri-C Elementary K-4 Grade School

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Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3

Sy Stone, Superintendent

(618) 982-2181 ext. 1221

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The Board:

• Matt Troxel, President
• Robert Ray, Vice-President
• Carolyn gray, Secretary
• Jon Anderson
• Tim bailey
• Chris Blumenstock
• Jon Killman

District Schools:

• Crab Orchard Elementary school 
• Crab Orchard High School

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Herrin Community Unit School District 4

Nathaniel Wilson, Superintendent

(618) 988-8024

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The Board:

• Kelly Green, President
• Daniel Kay, Vice President
• Susie Etherton, Secretary
• Dave Loucks
• Dr. Steve Young
• Steve Robinson
• Jon Hutchison

District Schools:

• Herrin Elementary School 
• Herrin Junior High School
• Herrin High School
• North Side Primary Center

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Johnston City Community Unit School District 1

Kathy Clark, Superintendent

618-983-8021

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The Board:

• Chris Cullum, President
• Keven Stroud, Vice-President
• Greg Smiley, Secretary
• Chad Barras
• Jimmy Dean
• Patti Martin
• Randy McIntosh

District Schools:

• Jefferson Elementary School
• Johnston City High School
• Lincoln Elementary School
• Washington Elementary school

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Marion Community Unit School District 2

Dr. Keith Oates, Superintendent

618-993-2321 

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The Board:

• Joe Bleyer, President
•  John Barwick, Vice President
• Brice Wesley
• Marc Henshaw
• Patty Bundren
• Steve Cook
• Cindy Gibbons

District Schools:

• Adams School
• Jefferson Elementary school
• Lincoln Elementary School
• Longfellow Elementary School
• Washington Elementary School
• Marion Jr High School
• Marion High School

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Chris Maynor, District Commander (dist. 15)

(618) 698-8899, (618) 997-6248, (618) 763-4445

Has a large presence in both counties

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Sons of the American Legion

Mike Smith, Commander (Benton Post)

618-438-0861

Has lesser presence than VoFW.

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Illinois AMVETS Post 33

(618) 586-2236

Offers scholarships in Williamson county through affiliation with K-12 Schools.

John A. Logan College

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SIU Carbondale

ECE481 - Wind and Solar Energy Power Systems

Shawnee Health

Receives HHS funding

(618) 519-9200 , 618-985-8322 , 800-642-7773

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Franklin Hospital

Partially funded by HHS

Jim Johnson (CEO), (618) 439-3161 Ext. 9600

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