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NIC Welcomes New Conference Benefits Officer

The Northern Illinois Conference welcomes Sheryl Hatcher as its new Conference Benefits Officer, beginning Sept. 28. Sheryl brings experience with United Methodist health benefits and Compass savings programs and will support clergy, retirees, churches and lay employees as annual benefits open enrollment approaches.

Staff Changes in the Northern Illinois Conference

A handful of staff members are voluntarily leaving their roles. As the conference bids them farewell, it is seeking applicants for the positions now available.

Marva Andrews and Rev. Victoria Rebeck to Retire from the NIC

Two Northern Illinois Conference staff members are preparing to retire: Marva Andrews, executive assistant to the bishop (Oct. 15), and Rev. Victoria Rebeck, director of communication (Sept. 1).

Elizabeth Stahl Named NIC Risk Manager

The Northern Illinois Conference is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Stahl as the conference's new risk manager. She begins her new role on June 2.

New Event Coordinator joins NIC staff

Ariel Alonso, NIC's new events coordinator/administrative assistant, begins work on Sept. 12.

Rev. Christian Coon is Named Director of Congregational Development

Bishop Dan Schwerin has appointed Rev. Christian Coon as Northern Illinois Conference Director of Congregational Development, effective July 1. Rev. Coon will follow Rev. Martin Lee, who retires on July 1.