iBi - November 2008 | PeoriaMagazines.com

40 Leaders Under Forty

Class of 2008

Progress in a community is driven by the strong leadership of individuals—it is the foundation upon which we build. Every November, InterBusiness Issues dedicates an entire issue to the young leaders in central Illinois—our most outstanding 40 Leaders Under Forty.

40 Leaders Under Forty

Matthew B. Allen OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Chris Armstrong Caterpillar Inc.

Eric Bachman Farnsworth Group

Julie Balkema Ultimate Interiors

Michael Barber Peoria Public School District 150

Eric Brinker Metro Centre

Tenley Damrow RSM McGladrey

Andrea J. Dean RLI Corp.

Patrick J. Dierker CGN & Associates

Steve Driscoll Menold Construction and Restoration

John Feser The Iona Group

Amy M. Frakes Caterpillar Inc.

Michael Garcia Illinois Central College

Ryan M. Gehlsen Caterpillar Inc.

Margaret A. Hanley A. Lucas & Sons

Amy S. Hasty OSF Medical Group

Lorie J. Helle OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Michael Higgins The Wyman Group

Todd M. Hollis Elmwood School District 322

Jeff A. Jensen Caterpillar Inc.

Ginger Johnson TRICON/PALM

Harley Jones American Red Cross, Central Illinois Chapter

Andy King Dream Center Peoria

Jeffrey D. Klopfenstein, MD Illinois Neurological Institute

Lisa R. Lawrence Pekin Public Schools District 108

Joy Ledbetter Methodist College of Nursing

Brent Lonteen Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Adam R. Malcolm, DVM Big Hollow Companion Animal Hospital

Lucinda McArthur Tazewell/Woodford County Children’s Advocacy Center

Kip McCoy The Heartland Partnership

Matthew J. McMillin, MD Methodist Medical Group

Jennifer Mellon Keffeler Caterpillar Inc.

David Nicoll Caterpillar Inc.

Patrick M. Phelan Children’s Home Association of Illinois

April A. Privett Caterpillar Inc.

Baljit Singh, MD Methodist Medical Center

Michael Stein Darkstrand, Inc.

Randy Stevens Illinois AFL-CIO

Jamie Stringfield Caterpillar Inc.

Laurie Trompeter Belcan Corporation

Celebrate Extraordinary Leadership

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

Read over the many accomplishments of the class of 2008—marvel at how much they have done already—and just imagine what lies ahead.

Quotations from Colin Powell

A Leadership Primer

by Oren Harari

Eighteen leadership lessons from the playbook of former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell

Strong Leadership Essential During Turbulent Economic Times

by Carl George and John Lehman

Clifton Gunderson

With unnerving headlines and words like recession and downturn buzzing around, it is hard for many people to remain optimistic.

A Q&A with Michael Thurwanger

Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program at Eureka College

Michael Thurwanger of Peoria was named director of the Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program at Eureka College in July.

Personal and Professional Growth through CLS

by Scott Marshall

Coyle Insurance Agency

Community Leadership School offers an excellent opportunity to the current and future leaders of the area.

More Than Just a Public Speaking Organization

by Chad Kent

Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is home to one of the most effective leadership-building programs available today.

The Heartland Partnership and Leadership in Central Illinois

by Aaron Wood

Economic Development Council for Central Illinois

The Heartland Partnership is harnessing its position of leadership to increase and sustain the prosperity of central Illinois

More than a Name Change
Brent Lonteen, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Leadership for a Sustainable Community
Dr. John Erwin - Illinois Central College
Prescription Savings Program a Success
William Prather, Peoria County Board

Finance

Preparing For the "Next Generation" of a Family Business
by Joshua T. Waite Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Good Governance: Not Just Good for Business
by Valerie Sinks and Susan Coats Heinold-Banwart, Ltd.
The Tax Implications of Disasters
by Craig Braget RSM McGladrey
FDIC Insurance for Revocable Trust Accounts
Ketra A. Mytich, Attorney & Counselor at Law
Four Steps to Achieve Financial Success
Scott Elger - Robert W. Baird & Co.

Workplace

Healthcare

Probiotics: A New Way to Keep Your Children Healthy
by Zahangir Khaled, MD Methodist Medical Group
Performing Medical Research in Central Illinois
Dr. Sara Rusch, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
Top-Performing NICU in Your Own Backyard
Keith Steffen, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Four Tips for Caring for the Caregiver
by The American Red Cross

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EEOC Issues Guidance on Employment Testing
by Michael R. Lied Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C.
Cloudy Skies Ahead
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
Winterize Your Commercial Fleet
Gary Uftring, Uftring Auto Group
The Ethics of Holiday Giving
Dr. John Throop - The Summit Group
New Program to Transform Waste into Profit
Tucker Kennedy, IMEC
A New Era and New Direction
By Ken Spirito Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria

Balance

What's Your Favorite?

As part of a lighthearted survey of our 40 Leaders Under Forty, we asked them to list a few of their favorite websites.

iBi - November 2008

40 Leaders Under Forty

Celebrate Extraordinary Leadership

Quotations from Colin Powell

Strong Leadership Essential During Turbulent Economic Times

A Q&A with Michael Thurwanger

Personal and Professional Growth through CLS

More Than Just a Public Speaking Organization

The Heartland Partnership and Leadership in Central Illinois

40 Leaders Under Forty Help Power Peoria

Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria

Individual Leadership Shapes the Region

Jim McConoughey - Heartland Partnership

The First 100 Days - Success or Derailment?

Mary Pille - Employers' Association

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iBi - November 2008