Eric Black steps down from RLC Board of Trustees

INA, Ill.  – Mt. Vernon pharmacist and business owner Eric Black stepped down from the Rend Lake College Board of Trustees tonight during the board’s regular monthly meeting. Black has served on the RLC Board for seven years.

Black was first elected to a four-year term in 2011 and was then re-elected to a six-year term in 2015. During his tenure, he served as the Board Chair for three years, from 2013-2016, and prior to his resignation, he served as the Board Secretary. His vacated seat will be temporarily filled for the remainder of his six-year term.

Black cited his desire to concentrate on his family and business as reasons for his resignation.

“After having served the college for several years now, I can wholeheartedly say it has been a pleasure,” he wrote in his resignation letter. “There has been quite a bit of work, some late nights, and some long phone calls, but I have enjoyed the experience. More importantly, I have had the pleasure of getting to know some very fine individuals, both on the board and faculty and staff. What a great team. Thank you and keep up the great work.”

Eric Black of Mt. Vernon, CENTER, was honored with a plaque for seven years of service to the Rend Lake College Board of Trustees after his resignation Tuesday night. Also pictured is RLC President Terry Wilkerson, LEFT, and Board Chair Randy Rubenacker, RIGHT.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

The President and Director of Pharmacy of The Medicine Shoppe in Mt. Vernon, also known as the Mt. Vernon Community Pharmacy Inc., Black is a second-generation pharmacist and pharmacy owner who was the first home-educated student ever to be accepted by St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

During the meeting, Board of Trustees Chair Randy Rubenacker recognized Black’s dedication to RLC and the community.

“Eric, I’d like to say … I’ve served a lot of people on different boards, and I’d have to say you’re one of the better board members I’ve served with, and probably the most prepared member I’ve ever served with. Your dedication to Rend Lake College has been very visible. Thank you,” said Rubenacker.

RLC President Terry Wilkerson also thanked Black for his service to the college.

“I appreciate the support that Eric has provided me as president, both personally and professionally, over the years. His leadership and insight as a board member has been invaluable to the college,” said Wilkerson.