their third child, a daughter, Samantha Jo, on January 9, 2020.
will have a three-volume biography about Stephen A. Douglas, who got his start in politics in Jacksonville, published in May. The work covers the politician’s greatest achievements between 1844 -1850.
and Brian Atlas May 24, 2020.
Megan Bettis Kirkhart ’10
started a new position as a career development coordinator at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in January.
Teresa Wallbaum ’88
has been appointed as an administrative law judge for the Drug Enforcement Administration in Arlington, Virginia.
Samantha Bentley Renaud ’04
has accepted a position as an ag loan administrator with Green Belt Bank & Trust in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Vance Martin ’96
is currently the master of Mahomet Masonic Lodge in Mahomet. Each year the organization awards scholarships to local students and the master usually has the privilege of handing them out. This year’s recipient at Mahomet Seymour High School was Haylie Orton, who plans to attend IC in the fall. Vance felt honored as an alumnus to be part of helping a future IC student start on her own pathway.
Erika Rasch Hunt ’96
started a new position as project director at Regional Office of Education 17.
Dianne Pruitt Potter ’77
retired after 36 years as human resources manager for Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Rick Vuylsteke ’66
joined the faculty at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies as a professor Jan. 3 after serving as president of the East-West Center in Honolulu for five years.
Monica Pappas ’20
started as a subcontract administrator in the aerospace and defense industry with United Launch Alliance.
Amber Kleckler ’11
and her husband, David, welcomed a daughter, Sawyer Faye, on January 4, 2022.
Dominic Caldieraro ’20
and Kayle Crawford Nov. 20, 2021.
Rebecca Gerecke ’10
and Alan Grant Wilson, Jr., Nov. 13, 2021.
Chris Moore ’19 and Markie Mulchay ’20,
July 2021.
Skylar Dees ’22
was promoted to IC Store manager at Illinois College.
Seth Vaughn ’21
started a new position as operations coordinator at Stifel Financial Corp.
Ryan Kaufmann ’21
started a new position as third golf assistant at Illini Country Club.
Brett Bettis ’21
is the owner of Bolt’s Candy, Cones and Corn, a sweet-tooth-indulgent store in Jacksonville. He opened the store in August.
Grant Flynn ’21
started a new position as loan officer at Pilot Grove Savings Bank.
Nick Rentschler ’20
was promoted to Software Engineer II at Mastercard.
Anthony Flores ’20
started a new position as TRIO academic coach and student engagement coordinator at Illinois College.
Madelyn Budd ’20
started working at BKD.