Chapter Leadership

Our Chapter Leaders work hard to make our chapter the best it can be for all of our members and the clients they serve. Contact them with any questions you may have about joining our chapter. Statement from the chapter president or leaders?

Get to Know Your Chapter Leaders

Michael Lauher, AFM
President
Phone: (217) 345-8312

Laura Enger
President-Elect
Phone: (217) 590-2157

Nick Westgerdes, AFM
Vice President
Phone: (815) 570-1484

Maria Boerngen
Academic Vice President
Phone: (309) 438-8097

Elizabeth Strom, AFM
Immediate Past President/Young Professionals Committee Chair
Phone: (309) 238-1360

Gary Schnitkey, Ph.D.
Secretary-Treasurer/Chapter Administrator
Phone: (217) 244-9595

Carroll Merry
Chapter Administrator
Phone: (262) 253-6902

Adam Kestner, AFM
Membership Committee Chair
Phone: (217) 430-9391

Nicole Schaefer
Education CE Committee Chair-App
Phone: (815) 822-0476

Jason Lestina, AFM
Education CE Committee Chair-Mgmt
Phone: (815) 546-8276

Spencer Smith, AFM
Government Relations Committee Chair-App
Phone: (217) 762-9881

Nicholas B. Suess
Government Relations Committee Chair-Mgmt
Phone: (618) 267-1236

Melissa Halpin
Young Professionals Committee Chair
Phone: (815) 228-0575