Central Illinois Human Resources Group

Affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management

Champaign, IL

Getting to know your board members

President


Paige Hall, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

HR Director

Cunningham Children's Home

Phone: 217-337-9010

E-mail: phall@cunninghamhome.org

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.

President- Elect


Liz Borman, SPHR, MPA

 Human Resources Manager

Champaign Park District

Email:  elizabethborman@gmail.com

I currently serve as the Assistant Human Resources Director at the City of Champaign. I've been in the human resources field since 2008 and have been 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. 

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.

Co-Treasurers


Jeanne Bohlen, SHRM-CP, GBA

HR Manager

Human Kinetics, Inc.

Phone: 217-403-7596

Mobile: 217-898-5639

Fax:  217-351-2674

E-mail:  jeanneb@hkusa.com

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

Human Resource Manager at Human Kinetics, Inc. in Champaign.  Celebrated 22 years with the company in 2020.  Certifications include SHRM-CP and GBA (Group Benefits Associate). She enjoys traveling, her scrapbooking club and spending time with family and friends.


Website Director


Megan Weeks, MPA

Human Resources Business Analyst

Prairie Research Institute - University of Illinois

Phone: 217-244-4768

Cell phone: 217-621-2381

E-mail: mkweeks@illinois.edu

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. 

Professional Development Director


Vacant - email if interested in joining the volunteer team! cihrg1@gmail.com

Legislative 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. 

Certification Director


Laura Czys, SHRM-SCP


Assistant HR Director
University of Illinois

Phone:  217-333-9063

Email:  czys@illinois.edu 


Member since September 2017


Membership/Student Director


Linda Rice


Human Resources

Gies College of Business - University of Illinois

Email: lindarice2@outlook.com

Member since April 2015    Previous Board Positions - Membership Director, Student Membership Director

Wellness Director

Cindy Magsamen

Business Development Employer Relations

OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center

Email:  lucinda.a.magsamen@osfhealthcare.org

Diversity Director


Vacant - email if interested in joining the volunteer team! cihrg1@gmail.com

Public Relations/Newsletter Director


Liz Borman, SPHR, MPA

Assistant Human Resources Director

City of Champaign

Email:  elizabethborman@gmail.com


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 Readiness Director


Vacant - email if interested in joining the volunteer team! cihrg1@gmail.com

Special Projects/Job Fair Director


Vacant - email if interested in joining the volunteer team! cihrg1@gmail.com

Past President

Jeanne Bohlen, SHRM-CP, GBA

HR Manager

Human Kinetics, Inc.

Phone: 217-403-7596

Mobile: 217-898-5639

Fax:  217-351-2674

E-mail:  jeanneb@hkusa.com

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

Human Resource Manager at Human Kinetics, Inc. in Champaign.  Celebrated 22 years with the company in 2020.  Certifications include SHRM-CP and GBA (Group Benefits Associate). She enjoys traveling, her scrapbooking club and spending time with family and friends.

Contact Us


Central Illinois Human  Resources (CiHRG)

PO Box 7291

Champaign, IL 61826-7291


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