United Way of Central Illinois' Leaders Guild
Leaders Guild members are leading the way in making real, measurable impact on issues facing people locally. Members come from diverse backgrounds and careers, using their generosity, time, and talent to create change in our community. United Way connects people, along with their passions, to mobilize our community, so all can thrive.
Membership Criteria
Leaders Guild is open to individuals and couple who donate annual gifts totaling $1,000 and above annually.
Leaders Guild Levels*
- Champion: $1,000 to $4,999
- Visionary: $5,000 to $9,999
- Tocqueville Society: $10,000+
*based on total gift
Membership Benefits
CHAMPION
- Listing on United Way website
- Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities with United Way
- Monthly E-newsletter updates
VISIONARY
- All recognition and benefits granted to Champion level members
- Access to and networking with other like-minded individuals, professionals, and community leaders
TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
- All recognition benefits granted to Visionary level members
- Customized connection to United Way programming and mission
- Invitation to select Tocqueville Society exclusive member events
100% of donations to United Way's Community Fund go directly to program services. Fundraising and administrative costs associated with the Community Fund are underwritten by the United Way Endowment and select corporate gifts.
Why give to United Way?
As a leader in the community, you understand the power of a strategic investment. That's where United Way comes in. We're not just another charity - we are your partners in creating real, lasting change right here at home.
When you invest in United Way, you are leveraging your contribution to address both the urgent needs of today and they systemic challenges of tomorrow. We take your investment and multiply its impact by funding the most effective local programs, driving innovative community initiatives, and mobilizing resources and volunteers.
Your partnership allows us to create a community where every child has the tools to succeed in school and ever family has a path to financial security. It's about building a stronger, more resilient region for all of us.
Together, we're not just dreaming of a better community - we're building it. And with your continued support, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
Membership Fulfillment Options
United Way offers members a variety of ways to fulfill their annual donation
Leaders Guild Members
CHAMPION
Akindele Adaramola
Mike and Jill Aiello
Dr. Thomas Ala
Matthew Alger
Vickie Anger
Stephan and Melissa Antonacci
Raed Armouti
Ryan Augustine
Roger and Stacey Austin
Deb Ayers
William Bailey
Nikki Baker
Jeffery Ball
Stephen Balogh
Joseph and Diana Bascio
Amy and Dave Beadle
Dale and Cathy Becker
Phil Beeler
Kim Beggs
Michael Bennett
Brandon Blackburn
Victor Blackwell
Robert and Carolyn Blackwell
Charlotte Blumle
Diane Bortmess
Ann Bowling
John Bozarth
Brian and Kellie Brewer
Michael Brewer and Sandra Hudgins Brewer
J.T. and Amy Britton
Zach and Erin Bromley
Clifford Bumgarner and
Bob and Sarah Bunn
Adam Burns
Corey Burrows
Donald Joe Butcher
Brian and Amy Byers
Meredith Byers
Ben and Jennifer Call
Ray and Anne Capestrain
Marc and Lisa Carter
Chris and Rhonda Carter
Cass and Julie Casper
Greg Chance
Jeremy Chervinko
Duane and Carol Cisco
Josh and Lauren Clark
Gary and Gretchen Conway
Ed and Kelly Cramer
Christy Crites
Patti Crouch
Valeria Cueto
Justin Dace
Scott and Brandi Dahl
Richard Damron
Tod Davis
Nathan and Krista Davis
Evan L. Davis
John Davis
Heather Decker
Kala DeMuro
Jena Dold
Rebecca Douglas
Gene and Janette Drendel
Daniel Dungan
Anthony Kulavic and Kayla Edwards
Betsey Evans
Jeffrey Fickbohm
Eric Franklin
Janell Frontone
Greg Furkin
Brian Ganz
Gordon and Kristine Gates
Brenda Gauch
Tammy and Travis Gilchrese
Jennifer and Robin Gill
Sharon Gilmour
Bryan Gleckler
Janet Gooch
Donald and Patricia Graham
Ryan Greenier
Amit and Kanchan Gupta
Anthony Guzzardo
Kurt Gwillim
Jason and Angela Hall
Mike and Patricia Halsne
Lisa Hammons
Ruth Ellen Hanken
Eric and Celeste Hansen
Don Harrod
Shauna Hayes
Katrina Hays
Stephen and Alysse Hewell
John Heyen
Eric and Kristi Hillyer
Dane Holmes
Ian and Danielle Hunt
Henry Hurwitz
Cristi Ingram
Tami Ireland
Bethany Jaeger
Darin and Tammy Jenkins
Larry and Shannon Johnson
Marcus Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Shannon Jones
Dr. and Mrs. Richard E. Katholi
Katie Keim and Aaron Williams
Dr. Karl P. Kerstein
Cindy Kesterson
Joe and Kirsten Kienzler
Thomas Kissel and Darla Strohl-Kissel
Warren and Deborah Knoles
Michael Kos
Joe and Maggie Kulek
Gwynn Lawson
Jeff and Angie Leach
Dr. Mary F. Loken
Timothy J. Londrigan
Jennifer Love
Chad and Rebecca Lucas
Joseph Ludtke
Brice Magowan
Patrick and Robin Mandeville
Jordan and Debra Mann
Rabbi Barry Marks and Nancy Sage
Susan Mason
Chad and Lisa Massner
Steve and Linda McAuliff
Bill and Penny McCarty
Larry McDevitt
H. Richard McLane
John and Kimberly Miller
Gary and Nancy Miller
Patricia Mix
Leon and Ellen Mizeur
Nikki and Joe Monari
Mike Murphy
Roy and Jackie Newman
Cap and Mary O'Keefe
Daniel Pape
Kimberly Paskiewicz
Sergio Pecori
Chris and Amy Perrin
Debra Perry
Mark and Suzanne Pettyjohn
Pat Phalen
Kevin Place
James R. and Mary Jo Potter
Jason Potter
Rebecca Preston
Jeff and Tara Raes
Dan and Julie Rayhill
Scott and Diane Reeser
Mr. Todd Reid
Christine Rettig
Randy Rieke
Bill and Carole Roberts
Stephen and Diane Rutledge
John Sainz
Ty Sander
Chris Scarbrough
Bernard and Kim Schoenburg
Michelle and Larry Sergent
Brice Sheriff
Rase and Amy Sherwood
Joshua Shugart
Lori Small
Sean Smith
Tolley and Michelle Steckel
Bill Stokes and Miriam Mavridis-Stokes
Stephen and Lisa Stone
Joshua and Christina Stuenkel
Teri L. Taylor
John Thompson
Gregory R. Thornton
Richard and Angie Thuma
Brett and Joann Tiemann
Jennifer Vorreyer
Keith Walle
Robert and Jennifer Waller
Dr. Charlotte Warren
Jay and Christina Wavering
Ryan and Amanda Wells
Marcia J. Wherry
Daniel Wilcoxen
Dennis Wilkinson
Lori Williams
Terry Wilson
Brian C. Windisch
Ryan and Kristen Wolfe
Matthew Zick
VISIONARY
Gary and Cheryl Bushnell
Phil and Gail Capps
Sharon and Ed Curtis
John P. and Lynn M. Eck, Jr.
David and Sue Griffen
Greg and Kari Lutchka
Priscilla Reyhan
Jay and Katy Roszhart
Alan and Marty Stutz
Evelyn M. Brandt Thomas
John Voss and Megan Meuser
Dick and Judy Wagner
Chad Withers
TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
Stephanie Churchill
Randy and Kathy Germeraad
Stefan and Natalia Kozak
Andy and Gina Lascody
Frank and Peggy Lynch
Michael and Marla Pick
J. Christopher and Debra Smith
Don and Wanda Tracy
Justin and Kate Ward