Each vocational director shall have majored in a course of study or shall have pursued a vocation or profession that involves the course of study within one of the seven different departments of the college. The vocational directors serve as ex-officio members of the department's advisory committees and provide updates on his/her respective department during ACES Alumni Association Board of Directors meetings.
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Carlinville, IL
B.S. 1995 Technical Systems Management
Current profession:
Director of Global Sales, Agriculture, DICKEY-john
Agricultural & Consumer Economics
Animal Sciences
Bloomington, IL
B.S. 1999 Animal Sciences
Current profession:
Senior Sales Specialist, Tyson Fresh Meats
Crop Sciences
Goodfield, IL
B.S. 1997 Agronomy
M.S. 1999 Wisconsin-Madison
Current profession:
Agronomist, McGillicuddy Corrigan Agronomics
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Champaign, IL
B.S. 2007 Food, Science and Human Nutrition
Current profession:
Owner, LA Gourmet Catering and Pear Tree Estate
Human Development & Family Studies
Libertyville, IL
B.S. '99 Human Development & Family Studies
University of Illinois College of Law J.D. '04
Current profession:
Partner, Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC
Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences
Bloomington, IL
M.S. '13 Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences
Current profession:
Director of Strategic Engagement, Illinois Farm Bureau
Agricultural Education Vocational Director
Waterloo, IL
B.S. '04 Ag Education
M.S. '09 Educational Leadership, Mckendree University
Current Profession:
Agricultural Instructor, Waterloo High School
Extension Director
Monticello, IL
B.S. 2004 Agricultural Communications
M.S. 2007 Agricultural Communications
Current profession:
Assistant Director, Extension Field Operations