Conference Staff

Episcopal Office

Gregory Palmer

Resident Bishop
(217) 529-3820
email

John Hartleroad

Executive Assistant to the Bishop
(217) 529-3820
email

Michelle Hammitt

Administrative Assistant to the Bishop
(217) 529-3351
email

Karen Schultz

Area Office Receptionist
(217) 529-3820
email

 

Equipping and Connecting Team

Kent Lolling

Director of Connectional Ministries
(217) 529-2442
email

Christy Blickensderfer

Assistant to the Director of Connectional Ministries
(217) 529-2473
email

Michael Crawford

Coordinator of Congregational Development
(217) 529-3219
email

Beth Fender

Coordinator of New Streams
(217) 529-2611
email

Adrian Garcia

Coordinator of Hispanic Ministries
(217) 529-2473
email

Brenda Harris

Administrative Assistant to Camping and Retreat Ministries
(217) 529-3007
email

Camilla McKinney

Ministry Assistant to Congregational Development
(217) 529-2674
email

Alice Shirley

Interim Coordinator of Camping, Retreat and Youth Ministries
(217) 529-2646
email

Jill Stone

United Media Resource Center/Asst. to Camping and Cong. Development
(217) 529-2744
email

Bunny Wolfe

Coordinator of Missions and Outreach
(217) 529-2749
email

 

Finance and Administration Team

Richard Van Giesen

Director of Administrative Services, Conference Treasurer and Benefits Officer
(217) 529-2132
email

Angel Bell

Controller
(217) 529-2490
email

Jeffrey Burton

Custodian
(217) 529-2040

Teri Casson

Administrative Assistant for Finance & Administration
(217) 529-2313
email

Robin Coats Gauss

Administrative Assistant to Finance and Administration
(217) 529-2308
email

Linda Engelbarts

Print and Mailroom Assistant
(217) 529-3286
email

Mike Hembrough

Information Technology Manager
(217) 529-2734
email

Nancy Patton

United Methodist Center and Annual Conference Event Planner
(217) 529-2397
email

Lauretta Scheller

Conference Archivist
(217) 479-7694
email

William Siler

Facilities Maintenance Manager
(217) 529-2052
email

Doug Stone

Print and Mailroom Manager
(217) 529-3267
email

Cindy Welch

Accounting and Payroll Services Manager
(217) 529-2395
email

 

Communication Ministries Team

Paul Black

Director of Communication Ministries
(217) 529-2824
email

Suzy Burns

Video Production Manager
(217) 529-3018
email

Natalie Rowe

Graphic Designer and Assistant Editor of The Current
(217) 529-3158
email

Jill Stone

United Media Resource Center/Asst. to Camping and Cong. Development
(217) 529-2744
email

Michele Willson

Assistant to the Director of Communication Ministries
(217) 529-3122
email

 

United Methodist Foundation

Ted Frost

Executive Director
(217) 529-3217
email

Sidna Young

Administrative Assistant
(217) 529-3217
email

 

Preachers' Aid Society and Benefit Fund

Keith Anderson

Executive Director
(217) 529-3221
email

Carol Sims

Administrative Assistant
email

 
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