Parkland College

Board of Trustees

The Parkland College Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected by the residents of District #505, and a student representative elected by the student body. Serving for staggered six-year terms, the trustees provide local control and direction for the college and operate in accordance with written policies and procedures published in the Parkland College Policies and Procedures Manual.

Board meetings are held monthly (except in August) at an established time and place and are open to the public.

For further information, please contact Nancy Willamon at 217/351-2533.

Members:

• Thomas M. Bennett, Chairman (Gibson City)
• Dana Trimble, Vice-Chairman (Newman)
• Linden A. Warfel, Secretary (Tolono)
• James L. Ayers, (Monticello)
• Donna Giertz, (Champaign)
• Bonnie B. Kelley, (Champaign)
• Gregory Knott, (St. Joseph)
• Mohammad Manasra (Student Trustee)

Pictured Above:  (Standing L-R) Linden A. Warfel, Gregory Knott, Dana Trimble, Donna Giertz  (Seated L-R) James L. Ayers, Bonnie B. Kelley, Thomas M. Bennett

Pictured is James Ayers Chair of the Board of Trustees and President of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) welcoming Lt. Governor Sheila Simon to a reception at the ICCTA retreat. Lt. Governor Simon is visiting all 48 community colleges.