The Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association supports and fosters the overall mission of the University by inspiring the loyalty and commitment of all alumni.
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President: Chris Swing | ’03, '04 | Lerna, IL |
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Vice President: Mary Anne Hanner | '72, '74 | Oakland, IL |
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Treasurer: Blake Pierce | '11, '12 | Mattoon, IL |
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Secretary: Ron Deedrick | '05 | Pinckneyville, IL |
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Past President: Nick Owens | '03 | Conroe, TX |
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Executive Director: Steve Rich | '06 |
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Ken Baker | ’72, ’73 | Charleston, IL |
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Gary Ballinger | ’99 | Scottsdale, AZ |
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Lajenna Bievenue | '17 | Steeleville, IL |
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Steven Clark | ’14 | Chicago, IL |
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Cody Czmyr| ’10 | Chicago, IL |
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Ted Gregory | ’81 | Elmhurst, IL |
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Gary Hull | ’85, ’87 | Tarpon Springs, FL |
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Jerilyn Hutson | ’06 | Charleston, IL |
Pete Mauch | ’95, '96 | Columbia, IL |
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Victoria Norton | ’90, '98, '03 | Martinsville, IL |
Josh Reitz | ’98 | Crystal Lake, IL |
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Peggy Stankoven | ’82 | Maryville, IL |
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Marvinetta Woodley-Penn | ’74 | Chicago, IL |
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Alan Zuber | ’78, ’83 | Paris, IL |
The EIU Alumni Association is currently seeking applicants for a position on the board of directors, with the term to begin in July of this year. Graduates applying to serve on the board should be interested in advancing the interests of our alma mater and willing to actively participate in Association and university activities. The board meets four times annually (January, April, July and October) and directors are expected to attend each meeting. Applicants must also be members of the Alumni Association.
To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest and a resume to Steve Rich at swrich@eiu.edu by April 1, 2021.
EIU Alumni Services
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
1-800-ALUM-EIU
217-581-6616
Fax: 217-581-7206
Brainard House
1548 4th St. Charleston, IL