The Community Foundation’s Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers who help set policy, and formulate and determine priorities in building funds and in grant-making. They donate their time and lend their expertise to assist the Community Foundation in its mission to enhance the quality of life for all who live in the tri-states.

Community Foundation of the Quincy Area
Board of Directors, Officers, and Staff

Chair Michael Bickhaus Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell Quincy, IL Why I serve... Secretary Bud Janes Eastlan Rating Hannibal, MO Lucinda Awerkamp McClain Awerkamp & McClain, P.C. Quincy, IL Donald Kirk Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Pittsfield, IL Irene Meyers F&M Bank and Trust Company Palmyra, MO Kathy Ridder JK Creative Printers & Mailing Quincy, IL Tom Lay Canton State Bank Canton, MO Sharon Tweedell Community Volunteer Quincy, IL Jim Gay Farmer Rockport, IL Executive Director Jill Arnold Blickhan

Vice Chair Philip Krupps Brown County State Bank Mt. Sterling, IL Treasurer Sue Ann Gerveler, CPA Gray Hunter Stenn, LLP Quincy, IL Why I serve... Tom Arnold Arnold, Behrens, Deters & Gray, P.C. Quincy, IL   Jerald Bartell Marine Trust Company Carthage, IL Phil Conover Retired Mendon, IL Matt Dickinson DISTek Integration, Inc. Carthage, IL Mary Jo Mast Gardner Denver Inc. Quincy, IL Brian Ippensen First Bankers Trust Services, Inc. Quincy, IL   Program Coodinator Angel Heming

Why I serve on the Board of Directors...

"I was born and raised in the Quincy area. It is a great place to raise a family, and I want it to be an even better place for my children and their children. The Community Foundation is an excellent vehicle to use to accomplish that goal because we can establish permanent funds that can be utilized to maintain and improve those elements of our society that make this region a great place to raise a family."
                                                                  Mike Bickhaus


"I am truly excited about the direction the Community Foundation is taking. I appreciate the opportunity to serve an organization that has and will continue to assist so many nonprofits, benefit future generations, and play a significant role in improving the quality of life in the area. As a lifetime resident of Quincy with many family members in the area, this is extremely important to me."
                                                              Sue Ann Gerveler