PROJECT LINUS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS - Key Persons
National Director Jane heard about Project Linus when her children were very small and she knew she somehow wanted to be involved. At the time Jane was not very familiar with a sewing machine and she didn't know how she could be of help to this organization. As her younger children entered school, she found the time to take on the Treasurer responsibilities. She also has been bitten by the quilting bug, learning enough to make a quilt for her daughter that is now in college. Jane attended Brigham Young University and has worked in the banking industry as well as with one of the country's leading professional outplacement services. She spent several years as a full-time mom and has had several leadership positions in her church and spent time volunteering for her children's schools. She and her husband have four children.
National Director John has been involved with Project Linus since April 2000. He was very involved in the Kansas City Metro Chapter of Project Linus. Now John has his focus on the National Office. He volunteers in the office and on-line store. John works in transportation for a national company where he has been employed for over 25 years. John loves fishing but also enjoys traveling and visiting our local chapters. He feels strongly about helping the Chapters to have everything they need to be successful and has made this his goal.
Board Secretary Terry has been practicing emergency medicine since 1987 and has continued to serve as the Director of Emergency Medicine at Decatur Memorial Hospital since 2001. He is president and co-founder of Decatur Emergency Medical Services, active in the Macon County Medical Society, American College of Emergency Physicians, American Association of Physician Specialists, American Academy of Family Physicians, and is a Six Sigma and Pacific Institute facilitator. He has been awarded Fellow status in the American College of Emergency Physicians, serves on the state Practice Management Committee of the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians. Community activities include service in the Forsyth Library Board, Community Park Board, Lincoln Trails Boy Scout Committee, AP Young Men program, Forsyth Youth League, and Maroa-Forsyth Schools. Terry lives in Forsyth, Illinois with his wife Mary. They are the parents of four children and have 10 grandchildren.