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

Laura Enger
President/Membership Committee Chair
Phone: (217) 590-2157

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

Nicholas B. Suess
Vice President
Phone: (618) 267-1236

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

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

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

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

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: (309) 826-7736

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