RLC Foundation Board of Directors meet and make new appointments

INA, Ill. – Rend Lake College Foundation Board of Directors – October meeting highlights

New Executive Committee appointed

·         Chairperson – Robert Bernheimer (replacing Brad Gesell, who served as the Chairman from 2014-2018)

·         Vice Chairperson – Mary Ellen Aiken

·         Secretary – Mark Ballard

·         Treasurer – Jim Leuty

“I’m honored to follow in the footsteps of our past chairs of the Foundation board.  We have an excellent group of board members that I look forward to working with, and building upon the past success that has been achieved.  My goal is to continue the momentum provided by our past chair and board, support our CEO Kay, and help the foundation achieve unprecedented levels,” Bornheimer said of his appointment.

Joy Resigns

·         Board approved with regret the resignation of Ms. Jo Ann Joy – Director Joy has submitted her letter of resignation as the Treasurer and Foundation Director.  Jo Ann has been actively involved with the Foundation Board of Directors since 2003 and served as the Treasurer since 2007. Joy has been a valuable member of the RLCF Board of Directors and we are very grateful for the amount of time, expertise and financial support she has given to the Foundation and the College, as a Director and as the Treasurer.

JoAnn stated “The Foundation is a very important organization and I have enjoyed my time on the board and as the Treasurer.”