Alumni
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Alumni Council
Made up of 24 alumni appointed to three-year terms and the president of the Student Alumni Association, this board meets four times a year. Members represent the interests of alumni and serve as liaisons to 25 University areas. The council assists in the recruitment of students, selects Alumni Award recipients, and was instrumental in establishing the Student Alumni Association.
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Alumni Association Survey - Alumni Council President Eldon Brown '96
Dear ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Alumni-
Thank to our ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Alumni that filled out our survey regarding the University's leadership. The ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Dec. 6 to appoint Kristi Mindrup as the University's 13th president, effective immediately, making her the first female president in ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app's history. The Board will approve Mindrup's salary and contract at its March meeting. Read more HERE.
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Eldon Brown `96
President, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Alumni Council
Interested in joining the Alumni Council?
The ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Alumni Association is looking for dedicated leaders of all ages, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, career fields, etc. to serve on the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Alumni Council. The Alumni Council strives to include a broad range of members that accurately reflects our student body and alumni community. Applicants are evaluated based on a number of factors, including engagement since graduating (e.g. attendance, giving back to ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app financially, referring students, returning to campus to speak to classes, offering career mentorship, etc.) and general Leatherneck Pride. If you or someone you know is an active alumnus that would be a good candidate, please fill out ourÌýonline application form. The deadline is April 1.
2025 Alumni Council Meetings
- Saturday, July 19
- Friday, October 17
2024 - 2025 Council Members
- Roy Albiani 1984 - Valencia, CA
- Lori Bilbrey 1990, 1996, 2008 - Macomb, IL
- Eldon Brown 1996 - President - Vancouver, WA
- Scott Clarke 1981 - Springfield, IL
- Thom Cornelis 1971 - Moline, IL
- Darryl Hollimon 1983, 1993 - Country Club Hills, IL
- Molly Holmes 2001, 2004 - Secretary - Huntley, IL
- Victoria Kappel 2016, 2018 - Orland Park, IL
- Bob Klannukarn 1990 - Herndon, VA
- Conrad "Connie" Kowal 1974 - Libertyville, IL
- Leslie T. Jefferson 1981,1995 - Macomb, IL
- Shelvis Lewis 1986 - Austin, TX
- Emily Manley 2017 Jefferson City, MO
- Caleb MarkeyÌý 2014, 2023 - Macomb, IL
- Jose Marroquin 2008 - Berwyn, IL
- Deb Miller 1984, 1986 - Bowen, IL
- Denver Murphy 2010 - USAF Academy, CO
- Charleston Owensby 2017 - Chicago, IL
- Gayle Spencer 1987 - Vice President - Savoy, IL
- Matthew Toland 2005, 2010 - Past President - Hoffman Estates, IL
- Byron Williams 1986 - Homewood, IL
- Wayne Whipps 1977 - Cedar Falls, IA
- Justin Wilson 2012 - Westfield, NJ
- Mike Woodrum 2009 - Macomb, IL
Alumni Council Featured Member
Caleb Markey 2014
Degree: Bachelors of Business- Accounting and Finance
Business Information: Senior Business Analyst at Blessing Health System
Advice for Freshmen: Pursue your passions and in doing so you will make friendships that will last for a lifetime.
Favorite ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Memory: Meeting the love of my life and now wife, Michelle.
Family Information/Special Interests and Hobbies: I am married to my wife Michelle who is also a ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Alumna ('13 '14). Like so many others, we met on campus, and it has be an adventure ever since. We have one daughter, Adeline. We are avid readers, national park enthusiasts and fundraisers for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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