Board of Trustees

Mr. Carter was born and raised in Fairfield, IL and has lived there his entire life. He and his wife, Terri, have two married sons who reside there as well with their families.  Mr. Carter is the owner/operator of the local Kubota dealership.  

Over the years he has served on several boards of education and is active in community affairs. Mr. Carter began his service on the IECC Board of Trustees in May, 2011. He serves as an elder at his church and enjoys spending time with grandchildren.

Mrs. Culver was elected to the IECC Board of Trustees in 1999 and has been serving consecutive terms since that time. She is a retired school psychologist and currently the pastor at Barney's Prairie Christian Church.

Ms. Shimer has served on the IECC Board of Trustees since February, 2020.  A retired IECC Theater and Communication Instructor, she currently works for Crawford County United Way.

Dr. Batchelor began her service with the IECC Board in January 2023. She recently retired from community college administration where her final role was
Vice President of Student Services.  

Along with her experiences in educational settings throughout her career, Dr. Batchelor has held a variety of healthcare leadership positions.

Mr. Brooks has served on the IECC Board since 2008 and has been a serial entrepreneur, having owned fifteen businesses. Currently, he owns a steakhouse and a commercial real-estate firm.  

Mr. Brooks is married with five children and thirteen grandchildren.

Mr. Browning has served as a trustee since 2021. He is a retired administrator for Illinois Eastern Community College District #529.  Mr. Browning served as the Chief Financial Officer for the district for 17 years and during that time served the district as a leader in many different areas while on the CEO's Cabinet.

Mr. Ridgely has served on the IECC Board of Trustees since 2016. He is the President & CEO and Chairman of the Board of Citizens National Bank of Albion where he has been employed since 1986.  Mr. Ridgely also serves as the Swine Superintendent at the Duquoin State Fair. He donates his time to various other community activities as well.  

Jan and his wife, Lisa, reside in Parkersburg, IL and have three children and seven grandchildren that live nearby. They have a family farming operation
that consists of corn, soybeans, and cattle.  When he's not spending time with family, Mr. Ridgely enjoys riding horses and ATVs.

Jorri VanDyke is a freshman at OCC where she is pursuing a transfer degree in science with plans to become a large animal veterinarian. A graduate of Richland County High School, Ms. VanDyke has been active in Future Farmers of America serving as chapter vice president and holding the regional office of Section 23 Treasurer. In addition to her FFA involvement, Jorri played softball, volleyball, and basketball and was active in Student Council, Pep Club, and Travel Abroad Club. 

Ms. VanDyke looks forward to this opportunity to serve on the Board of Trustees and intends to help bridge the gap between students, administration, and the board.  

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