BOARD MEMBERS

Dana Altenburger, Becky Altic, Bruce Cather, Margaret Cordill, David Dow, Allyson Frink, Susan Holifield, Kyle Kapper, Jared Lacy, Meghan Roller, Dave Templeton, Taylor Williams, Ben Wright.

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.

__Vice President - Dana Altenburger

Dana Altenburger 

moved to Bloomington in 2011 to join the medical staff at BroMenn Medical Center. Dana is on the board at Wish bone, a rescue and adoption for dogs organization. Dana’s husband, Santino Lamancusa, owns The Hangar Art Company in downtown Bloomington. Her favorite leisure activity is reading books with her rescue dogs.  

Dana is the Chairperson of the Exhibition Committee and Finance

__Treasurer - Kyle Kapper  

Kyle Kapper is a Central Illinois native who graduated with master’s and bachelor’s degrees in accounting from the University of Illinois, where he also played trombone with the Marching Illini (he also enjoys playing guitar and piano). With 20 years of experience as a finance professional, Kyle currently serves as the Financial Services Coordinator for the City of Urbana, and is the Treasurer and Finance Chair for the MCAC board. He spends his time with his son Arthur, and together they take in many of the cultural and artistic opportunities afforded by the B-N 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.

Taylor is the Chairperson of the Membership Committee

               

Margaret Cordill fills her life with a tapestry of color, texture, and light. Her love of art is a palette that infuses her world with creativity and inspiration. She firmly believes that art is not a luxury but a necessity, advocating for everyone to have access to its transformative power. Her life includes an amazing husband, two fantastic daughters who bring immeasurable joy and a charming Yorkie companion. In 1994, Margaret traded the Kansas plains for the landscapes of Bloomington, where she has worn many hats - from a dedicated stay-at-home mom to a nurturing preschool teacher and a caterer. Beyond her roles, Margaret possesses a great desire to give back. She has served on numerous boards and enjoys participating in many other volunteer opportunities. She finds beauty in the details, whether it’s collecting art, capturing moments through photography, or exploring nature’s wonders on hikes. Margaret enjoys cooking, is a perpetual learner, and a has a chronic case of wanderlust. She looks forward to all that awaits her in her second term on the board at the McLean County Arts Center.

Dave Templeton has been a lifetime member of the Bloomington-Normal community and feels the need to give back to the community that’s been so good to him. He has a Bachelors degree in art education and Masters degree in painting from Illinois State University and was active in campus-wide activities. He was a member of several community organizations during his working years. Now that he's retired he has even more time to devote to community activities. As an artist and designer, he feels that the McLean County Arts Center fills the bill for his time and efforts. Besides being on the MCAC Board of Directors, he teaches drawing at the Arts Center. The McLean County Arts Center is truly a treasure for McLean County.

__Board Member - Bruce Cather

Bruce Cather is a retired Distinguished Engineer from IBM Corporation. For 38 years, his focus has been to bring together advanced technology, architecture, and design in building Information Technology solutions for his clients. Having spent several years in consulting and learning consulting methods, Bruce has most recently has been trained in Design Thinking method which puts the user of technology at the focus and blends both art and technology together through design process. A decade member of the Bloomington Rotary, Bruce also serves on its board of directors. Bruce is on the Curriculum Advisory Board at Illinois State University for the Business and Information Systems Department. Bruce also advises and mentors computer science majors at Illinois Wesleyan University. Bruce is an avid amateur photographer. Bruce’s wife, Pamela, is a Master Certified professional photographer and wildlife photographer and will be doing an exhibition at the McLean County Arts Center in February of next year. Bruce is a frequent visitor to the Arts Center, participates in the Downtown First Friday events, and enjoys the many works and talented artists of McLean County.

Bruce is the Chairperson of  the Fund Raising Committee

Jared Lacy graduated from E.I.U. majoring in Studio Art/Art Education and furthered his art studies at I.S.U. He was an art instructor for 38 years and taught at all levels; K-12; as well as a few college classes.  Jared is retired and serves on the MCAC Board of Directors. He is a vocalist and plays guitar and still continues to paint occasionally. He and his wife, Linda enjoy the many cultural opportunities of the B-N Area. They have two sons and families including six grandchildren. 

__Board Member - David Dow

David Dow  Artist and entrepreneur David Dow is a social advocate and currently works extensively with small and large nonprofit organizations throughout the United States helping them to reduce costs and optimize expenses to create increased revenue for mission critical programs and services.

He spent twenty-five years in product design and development for top global brands with multicategory expertise and experience in soft and hard goods including apparel, leather goods, home textiles, home accessories, furniture, toys, and electronics. Additionally, he has multi-channel expertise and experience including brick-and-mortar retail, print and online catalog and eCommerce.

David has a well-earned reputation for delivering outstanding service to his clients with exceptional management, communication, negotiating, and consensus-building skills – and for delivering results.

David is the Chairperson of the Building and Grounds Committee

__Board Member - Allyson Frink

Allyson Frink is a former 40yr GROWMARK  IT employee. She lives with her husband, Jim Pinder, in rural Cooksville. Allyson has been taking classes at MCAC since 2014, concentrating on pastels & painting. Taking multiple classes & volunteering at the Center led to her working on the Education & Events Committees, then being asked to join the Board. She says working on the annual luncheon has been especially rewarding and she loves being a part of the local art community.

Allyson is the Chairperson of the Outreach Committee

   Board Member - Meghan Roller

Meghan Roller is a practicing architect with Design Mavens Architecture. She has 15 years of experience in design and project management, leading the process from initial conception through completing construction. She was raised in the Springfield area, before relocating to Urbana-Champaign to earn a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies and a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois. After graduation, she relocated to Bloomington-Normal with her husband, who has taught Chemistry at Normal Community High School since 2006. They are raising two incredible daughters and are owned by three cats. Meghan has been a member of MCAC and actively taking classes for several years. She credits the continuing education classes at MCAC for bringing balance to her life during stressful times. Her motivation to join the board is to make sure everyone in the community has the same opportunity to learn, grow, and find harmony in their life.

Meghan is an unapologetic nerd, whose hobbies include reading, drawing, painting, singing, cracking jokes, spending time with her amazing family, and meandering down random research rabbit-holes for whatever had recently captured her attention.

Meghan is the Chairperson for the Education Committee

 

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.

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.