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Kelker and his wife, LuAnn, plan to stay in Springfield, he said.
United Way board chair Cass Casper said the announcement nearly a year out will allow the agency to conduct a proper search, secure his successor and make a seamless transition.”
At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the United Way and the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln launched a disaster plan the groups had collaboratively developed years earlier.
Through nine rounds of grants, the agencies collectively awarded more than $900,000 to 85 community-based organizations working at the front lines of the COVID-19 spread in the region.
By Benjamin Cox on April 29, 2021 at 8:29am
A long-time face of non-profits in Central Illinois is set to retire next year. John Kelker, who has served as the president and chief professional officer of the United Way of Central Illinois since 1996, announced he is retiring effective April 1, 2022.
The 63 year old Kelker originally came to Central Illinois as a student at MacMurray College. Kelker worked as a counselor and program coordinator for Tri-County Counseling and Human Services based in Carrollton and then was the director of Big Brother/Big Sister of Morgan County for 12 years before coming to United Way of Central Illinois.
1 month ago in Local Photo: Saga Communications
The United Way of Central Illinois (UWCIL) is announcing today that their
President and Chief Professional Officer, John Kelker has stated his intention to retire effective April 1, 2022.
John began his career as President of the local United Way in 1996. During his tenure, John grew
the organization’s resource development efforts while embracing a national Community Impact
model. Under John’s leadership the Springfield United Way has been a leader in requiring funded
partner accountability for the funds donated to its annual campaign. He has been active in the
community through numerous civic organizations as well as state and national United Way efforts.