BOARD MEMBERS

Board Members: 

Becky Altic, Edward Breitwiser, Susan Holifield, Lori Koehler-Brown, Mark MacDonald, Susan Saunders-Spring, Kris Segneri, Crystal Tempel, Patsy Webber, Taylor Williams, Ben Wright, and Sandra Zielinski

President - Ben Wright

Ben Wright’s lifelong passion for the arts and dedication to community engagement have shaped both his personal and professional life. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Butler University and a Master of Science in College Student Personnel Administration from Illinois State University. As an active member at the McLean County Arts Center, Ben has taken several ceramics classes, including throwing and hand-building, which have deepened his appreciation for the visual arts. He is particularly inspired by the center’s commitment to cultivating creativity, fostering cultural appreciation, and making the arts accessible to all in the surrounding communities.

Ben currently works at COUNTRY Financial in HR as a Senior Talent Development Specialist, where he focuses on leadership development and diversity learning initiatives. With experience in leadership, community outreach, and non-profit board development, Ben is excited to support the continued success of the Arts Center and help expand its impact in the community. 

Taylor Williams is an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Civil Division of the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office. Taylor earned her Juris Doctor degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Illinois Wesleyan University where her major was Political Science and her minor was Greek and Roman Studies. In addition to her work on the MCAC Board, Taylor is an active member of the McLean County Bar Association and the Council for IWU Women. Taylor enjoys taking MCAC classes and baking classes in her free time.

Beck Altic is a retired R.N. from both the clinical and academic setting, Becky has served on a number of boards and committees, including the Citizens' Beautification Committee for the City of Bloomington, and the BroMenn Service Auxiliary Board. Becky is also the former owner of M & J Estate Sales. She happily volunteers for causes she believes in and is not afraid to jump in and get her hands dirty.

Originally from Will County, Becky has lived in McLean County for more than 40 years.  She and her husband have 4 children, 12 grandchildren and 2 dogs. Becky is a lover of nature and fills her home with many treasures she has found on her frequent hiking adventures. She enjoys music - playing and listening-, reading, and painting. Since retirement, Becky has taken many painting classes at MCAC and strives to make her artwork reflect the spectacular views she has had the good fortune to see.  

Her appreciation for MCAC started there, with the classes, and has grown ever since, leading her to join the Board. She hopes to introduce others to all MCAC has to offer and the many ways MCA can enrich their lives.

Susan Holifield's career led her to be a long term care administrator for over 30 years for Heritage Health in Colfax and Bloomington, IL. Susan recently retired bringing many transferable skills to MCAC including managing a 5 million dollar remodel, human resource policies and procedures, budget management, regulations compliance, supervising 125 employees, contract approvals, organizational skills, project management and managing Covid while still providing quality care to our clients.

Susan has been taking painting, drawing and Jewelry making classes for over 10 years. Her painting classes have led her to develop her own website which you can view at susanholifield.com. She enjoys baking and gardening. Susan has lived in the Bloomington/Normal community since 1973. She was originally from the Chicago Area. Susan has been married over 50 years and has 2 grown children.

Susan has been a supporter of MCAC for many years and feels her board membership is a way he can continue to serve.