Central Illinois Human Resources Group

I love my job! I currently serve as the HR Manager at the Champaign Park District, and I've been in the human resources field since 2008 and a CiHRG member since 2015. I hold designation as a Senior Professional in Human Resources and certification in Strategic Human Resources Leadership from Cornell University. I also have a Master of Public Administration degree through Governor’s State University and a Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Illinois. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, crafting, and spending time with my family. 

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.

Member since February 2014    Previous Board Positions - Public Relations Chair, President-Elect

Certifications include SHRM-CP and GBA (Group Benefits Associate). She enjoys traveling, her scrapbooking club and spending time with family and friends.

Member since September 2011

Human Resources Business Analyst at the Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Formerly - Human Resources at Developmental Services Center.  Megan holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration and a Master's level certificate in Human Resources Management.  In her spare time she loves to read, camp, fish, hunt, and spend time with family and friends. 

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. 

Member since September 2017

Member since September 2001   Previous Board Positions - President-Elect, President, Past-President

HR Director for Cunningham Children's Home. Prior to that, HR Director for  DCC Propane and The Bromley Group of Companies.  Paige completed her MBA at the U of I with a concentration in health care management and human resources.  She enjoys running (OK—she enjoys the bling), traveling, spending time with her husband and 2 kids, and is a HUGE Disney fan.