The SIU Foundation recently announced the addition of four members to its Board of Directors.<\/p>\n
Led by President Diane Compardo, the SIU Foundation Board of Directors has set a course that led to a historic Fiscal Year 2024 in which the Foundation raised $46.8 million amid the Imagine SIU 2030 fundraising campaign. The campaign, which ends in 2028, has raised $343 million toward its $500 million goal.<\/p>\n
The following individuals joined the board on July 1, 2024:<\/p>\n
“We are thrilled for these talented individuals to join us as we work together in moving our mission forward,” said SIU Foundation Board of Directors President Diane Compardo. “Their unique perspectives and dedication will be so important in shaping our future and making a meaningful difference.”<\/p>\n
Forbes is a native of Southern Illinois, grew up in Carterville and graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1990 with a bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting. After graduation, he served as a staff accountant in the Middle Market Practice Group at KPMG Peat Marwick in St. Louis. During that time, he also obtained the designation of certified public accountant. Before founding Forbes Financial Group in 2005, he was an investment representative with Edward Jones in Carbondale for nearly 10 years. Forbes holds an Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional designation as well as an Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation from the College for Financial Planning.\u00a0He and his wife, Karen, have supported SIU through donations to multiple areas, including Saluki Athletics, WSIU, and The Together We Can Do More Scholarship Fund. They live in Makanda and have three daughters and three grandkids.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiving back to SIU changes lives. It makes generational impact,\u201d Forbes said. \u201cIt\u2019s certainly a valuable place to invest time and money into. It\u2019s amazing when people that are passionate about something get together and collaborate, and I\u2019m excited to be a part of that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hartley graduated from SIU in 1991 with a bachelor\u2019s degree in finance. A Carbondale native, he is a business and technology executive with over 30 years of continuous innovation and leadership. He was recognized by the Missouri Society of CPAs with its \u201cImpact Award: Outstanding Innovator\u201d in November 2018 and elected to serve as a Member of the MOCPA Board of Directors for 2020-2023. He was formerly vice president and CIO at Arch Coal (now Arch Resources), one of the world’s largest, safest and most environmentally responsible coal producers. He and his wife, Barbara, have been regular supporters of the Accounting Circle Fund in SIU\u2019s College of Business and Analytics. They live in St. Louis and have two adult children.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very excited to be a member of the SIU Foundation board and contribute back to what I consider a great institution and a great cause,\u201d Hartley said. \u201cI\u2019m very humbled by this opportunity. SIU has been a huge part of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Robinson received his bachelor\u2019s degree in industrial technology in 1995 and a master\u2019s degree in manufacturing systems in 1998, both from SIU. He has made significant contributions to SIU students and his community, including establishing an endowed scholarship for graduates from East St. Louis Senior High School. He is also involved in various volunteer activities, such as supporting schools in Ghana and Mexico through the Sister Cities Committee of Hanover Park. In his role at Menzies Aviation, he manages the jet fuel and hydrant system that fuels the aircraft at O\u2019Hare International Airport. His dedication to giving back and helping others is inspired by his father, who was a strong role model in his life. He and his wife, Norlander, live in Hanover Park.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I saw how Chancellor Lane, his staff, and the SIU Foundation bringing alumni together and breaking fundraising records, I realized that the Foundation board was the entity with which I wanted to align myself,\u201d Robinson said.<\/p>\n
Williams received her bachelor\u2019s degree from SIU in 1991, majoring in elementary education. She later earned master\u2019s degrees from Chicago State and University of Illinois Chicago. She is also a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. After a 10-year career in the Chicago Public Schools system, she opened the Children\u2019s Center for Creative Learning, which provides a nurturing and creative learning environment for children ages 6 months to 6 years. She is also an owner-operator of multiple McDonald\u2019s franchises.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur legacy and our history are strong, and it\u2019s going to be strong for many years to come,\u201d Williams said. \u201cI want to thank Salukis everywhere from all they do across the globe.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The SIU Foundation recently announced the addition of four members to its Board of Directors. Led by President Diane Compardo, the SIU Foundation Board of Directors has set a course that led to a historic Fiscal Year 2024 in which the Foundation raised $46.8 million amid the Imagine SIU 2030 fundraising campaign. The campaign, which … Continue reading SIU Foundation adds four to its Board of Directors<\/span>