December 9, 2021 – Today, the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce held a graduation ceremony for the 21 community participants who went through the Decatur Leadership Institute (DLI) program in 2021. The event was held at Richland Community College’s Bistro Five Thirty Seven.
The Decatur Leadership Institute is a community-wide effort, facilitated by the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce, to ensure high-quality leadership to meet the present and future challenges that face the Decatur area. Participants go through 14 once-a-week sessions, each delving into different industries. They also must complete a group-based project with the goal of promoting growth in their community.
Graduates from the 2021 Decatur Leadership Institute are:
Ian Bain – MCK CPA’s & Advisors
Gowan Baldwin – Busey Bank
Julie Bilbrey – Decatur Memorial
Alyssa Blessent – The Herald & Review
Stephanie Brown – Chastain & Associates
Caitlin Carlson – Land of Lincoln Credit Union
Nicole DeLiberis – Millikin University
Ryan Dobey – Hickory Point Bank
Tony Holly – Community Foundation of Macon County
Angel Lawrence – Northeast Community Fund
Shamika Madison – Boys & Girls Club of Decatur
Ashley Nail – Earthmover Credit Union
Blake Reynolds – Brinkoetter Realtors
Angela Rhode – Manpower
Shemuel Sanders – Shemilah Outreach
Ethan Snively – Macon County Conservation
Erin Spanberger – Richland Community College
Dajuan Stewart – Ameren Illinois
Abigail Svoboda – Busey Bank
Brian Tucker – Richland Community College
Christie Weemer – Hickory Point Bank
