Engage to Excel: Employee Engagement

**August Sizzler at El Toro Bravo**

Presented by Kim Summers, CiHRG Board Member & 
Senior Vice President - Director of Associate Wellness (Busey Bank)

CiHRG Monthly Meeting

~ Tuesday, August 12, 2025 ~
Fajita Bar Lunch at 11:30 am, program starts at noon.
Please RSVP by Thursday, August 7 to ensure appropriate meal counts.

Presentation Description:

Join us for an interactive workshop to discuss the vital role of employee engagement in driving organizational success. We will explore best practices and actionable strategies that not only enhance workplace culture but also significantly impact productivity, retention, and overall performance.

We would love to hear from you!  What is currently top of mind when it comes to effectively engaging your employees? What challenges are you facing, and what strategies have you found to be the most effective?  Share your questions or insights by Friday, July 25 at this quick survey. Your feedback is invaluable and will shape the content and this learning experience for our members. 

Presenter Bio:

Kim Summers currently serves as SVP | Director of Associate Wellness at Busey Bank leading the organization’s comprehensive, holistic health and wellness strategy, enhancing the health and wellbeing of associates in all dimensions of wellness to build resilient and thriving teams.

Kim has over 20 years of HR experience with diverse functions including recruiting, compensation, benefits, wellness, employee engagement, employee relations and talent development, leading teams and nearly 10 years as a HR Business Partner serving as a trusted advisor to align people strategies with business objectives for organizational effectiveness and performance.

Kim earned her bachelor’s degree in Community Health and Health Planning & Administration and her master’s degree in Human Resources from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a top ranked program in the country.  A recent graduate of the Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking Human Resources program, she is also a certified strategic HR Business Partner, SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and Certified Wellness Practitioner.  

Kim values people-first leadership, continuous learning and mentorship, volunteers as a SCORE mentor for entrepreneurs and small business owners and is an avid supporter of St. Jude, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the United Way.  At home, she enjoys every moment with her family and friends as well as dog walks, travel, golf, reading, time at the gym and Illini sports.

Event Location: El Toro Bravo
The meeting will be held only in-person (no virtual option) at a new location for our summer road trip! See you at El Toro @ 2561 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61821.

This session will be eligible for both SHRM and HRCI Credits.