CiHRG Board Members |
![]() | PresidentLiz Borman, SPHR, MPA Member since 2015 I've been in the human resources field since 2008 and proudly a member of CiHRG since 2015. I hold a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation and a Strategic Human Resources Leadership certification from Cornell University, as well as a Master of Public Administration from Governor’s State University and a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Illinois. Outside of work, I love cooking, crafting, and spending quality time with my family. |
![]() | President-Elect & Membership DirectorMegan Weeks, MPA, SHRM-SCP Phone: 217-244-4768 Megan Weeks BiographyMember since September 2011 Megan is a Human Resources Business Analyst at the Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Formerly, she worked in Human Resources at Developmental Services Center. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a graduate certificate in Human Resources Management. In her spare time, Megan enjoys reading, camping, fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. |
![]() | Past PresidentPaige Hall, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Phone: 217-337-9010 Paige Hall BiographyMember since September 2001 | Previous Board Positions: President-Elect, President, Past President Paige is the HR Director for Cunningham Children's Home. Prior to that, she served as HR Director for DCC Propane and The Bromley Group of Companies. She completed her MBA at the University of Illinois with a concentration in healthcare management and human resources. In her spare time, Paige enjoys running (OK—she admits it’s mostly for the bling!), traveling, spending time with her husband and two kids, and is a HUGE Disney fan. |
Secretary: Beth Wileaver, SHRM-CP, SPHR Senior Performance Management Specialist Heartland Dental Phone: 217-540-8385 Email: bwileaver@heartland.com Beth is a senior leader in the Total Rewards function at Heartland Dental and is responsible for development, deployment, and management of performance management initiatives and has also been deeply involved in benefits administration and operations leadership development. Prior to her time at Heartland Dental, Beth worked outside of the HR field for several years, managing the benefits administration call center for Citibank in the US and direct-to-consumer sales for Horizon Hobby. Beth also previously managed the Distribution Division Human Resources and Corporate Safety programs at Horizon Hobby and previously served on the CiHRG board as Professional Development Chair, leading and coordinating semi-annual certification study groups for the membership. Beth holds a B.S. in Organizational Development through Eastern Illinois University. |
Treasurer: Sasha Green Lead Human Resources Specialist Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District Phone: 217-384-8188 Cell phone: 217-778-8009 Sasha is the Lead Human Resources Specialist with Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit (MTD). When not at work, Sasha loves spending time with her family, especially her three godchildren. |
Legislative Affairs Director: Eric Ferguson, SHRM-SCP Talent Acquisition Partner University of Illinois Phone: 217-300-6187 Email: ericf@illinois.edu Member since September 2011 Previous Board Positions -Membership, President-Elect, President
Talent Acquisition Partner with University of Illinois Human Resources. When not at work, Eric loves to learn about ancient Roman history and hunt for 1960s – 1970s era comic books. |
![]() | Workforce Development & Marketing Director: Charlie Miller Business Development Manager Express Employment Professionals Phone: 217-480-3442 Business Development Manager for Express Employment Professionals. Holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Eastern Illinois University. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, live music, creative writing, and spending time with friends and family. |
Wellness Director: Cindy Magsamen Business Development Employer Relations OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center Cindy Magsamen is the Major Gifts Officer at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Champaign. In this role, she is instrumental in securing significant contributions that support the hospital's mission and provide essential resources for patient care. Cindy's work is vital in advancing the hospital's initiatives and ensuring high-quality healthcare services for the community. |
![]() | Professional Development Director: Leslie Chenoweth, M.Ed Senior Human Resources Manager Leslie has been in Human Resources for 15 years, holds a Master’s Degree in Education, Policy, and Organizational Leadership with a concentration in HR Development from the U of I and a BS in HR Management from Northern Illinois University. She spends her spare time with her rescue dog, family, and friends. She also loves to read, travel, listen to crime podcasts, and is always up for an adventure. |
Website Director: Jacinda Crawmer, SHRM-SCP, M.Ed Human Resources Director Jacinda holds a SHRM-SCP and has over 10 years leadership experience in the human resources field. She currently serves as the Human Resources Director at the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, where she leads a team overseeing HR operations for over 400 employees. Her work focuses on recruitment, employee development, compliance, and fostering an inclusive workplace. Formerly, she served as the Director of Human Resources at USD#116 where she started her career as a 6th Grade Teacher. |
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