Central Illinois Human Resources Group

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

Kim Summers, SVP | Director of Associate Wellness at Busey Bank, leads the organization’s comprehensive, holistic health and wellness strategy, enhancing the health and wellbeing of associates to build resilient and thriving teams.

With over 20 years of HR experience in diverse functions and leadership responsibilities, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Health and Health Planning & Administration and a master’s degree in Human Resources from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Kim is also a SCORE mentor supporting 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, dog walks, travel, golf, reading, time at the gym and Illini sports.

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.