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Meet our Leadership Advisory Board
We are so thankful for these men and women who serve on our Leadership Advisory Board. They help advise and lead all aspects of the ministry. We are always looking for new board members to represent the different communities we serve. If you're interested, contact Robbie Gwinn at 217.480.7833 .
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Brian W. McClure, Board Chair
McClure Financial Group, Managing Partner
Hometown: Chatham, IL
College: University of Illinois, Baseball Player. 10 years in MLB
Family: Kelly (Wife), Tyler, Anna & Luke
Why I'm involved with FCA: The impact they have on coaches and athletes is significant, and I feel honored to partner with FCA to help fulfill their mission.
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3: 5-6
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Tim Allen
Horizon Hobby, Vice President
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Chris Basak
American Beverage, LLC., Regional Sales Manager
Hometown: Shorewood, IL
College: University of Illinois, Baseball Player. 9 years in MLB
Family: Samantha (Wife), Cole & Briggs
Why I'm involved with FCA: FCA has been a major influence on my spiritual growth while I was at the University of Illinois and beyond. Athletics create such a great platform to reach all ages, from children to teenagers to young adults. FCA uses this platform to expose kids to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to educate and develop future leaders.
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3: 5-6
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Troy Collier
University of Illinois, Assistant Director of Development
Hometown: Danville, IL
College: Eastern Illinois University, Basketball Player
Family: Children - Aaron & Quinn
Why I'm involved with FCA: As a former student-athlete and college basketball coach, I believe that I can connect and help spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the student-athletes and coaches in the local area.
Favorite Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7, Phil 4:13, John 3:16
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Laurie Ellsworth
KENN Kington Productions, Vice President
College: University of Illinois, Kinesiology
Family: Mike (Husband), David, Allie & Evan
Why I'm involved with FCA: FCA is a powerful platform to help people learn about Christ, and ultimately choose to make Him Lord.
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 31
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Mike Namoff
This Is It Furniture, Owner
Mike’s Mega Event, Auctioneer
Champaign Dream Baseball, Founder
Hometown: Chicago, IL
College: University of Illinois, Baseball Player. 10 years in MLB
Family: Michelle (Wife), Michael, Mallory & Tyler
Why I'm involved with FCA: FCA has such a positive influence on kids and coaches and reaches them for Christ through sports.
Favorite Scripture: Phillipians 4:13
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Jim Nogle
Nogle Properties, LLC., Owner
Monical Pizza Corporation, Director
Hometown: Champaign, IL
College: University of Illinois
Family: Gayle (Wife), Joel & Jeffrey
Why I'm involved with FCA: I believe that coaches and athletes have an extraordinary opportunity to influence the world for Christ.
Favorite Scripture: Hebrews 12:1
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