INA, IL – The Rend Lake College Board of Trustees saw a change Tuesday night, with an eight-year veteran stepping down and a familiar face returning to the board.
Board chair Bryan Drew, a Benton attorney, stepped down Tuesday, citing family and work obligations. “I have been honored to have served the people of the Rend Lake College district,” he said. “Rend Lake College holds a special place for me as both a graduate and a member of the Board of Trustees.”
“We certainly appreciate everything Bryan has done for Rend Lake College in his time on the board,” said RLC President Terry Wilkerson. “He has a true love of this college and he enjoys seeing it continue to grow and succeed. It’s been a real benefit to have him on our board.” Drew was presented with a plaque in honor of his years of service on the RLC Board.
Drew’s history with RLC began long before his service on the board. The Class of 1995 grad was elected to the RLC Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the 1994-95 National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Runner-Up Men’s Golf Team. After Rend Lake College, Drew transferred to Saint Louis University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History, and then went on to the Saint Louis University School of Law. He received his license to practice law in the State of Illinois in 2000.
In addition to playing two seasons for the Warriors, Drew also played golf for Saint Louis University from 1995-97. Prior to that, he was a member of the Benton Ranger basketball squad that finished third in the 1993 IHSA Class “A” State Finals.
“I have enjoyed helping the college during my term on the board, through what have been trying economic times in Illinois,” Drew said. “The president and administration have done an excellent job and I believe the board has placed an excellent group of individuals in charge of the college. It has been my pleasure to work alongside President Wilkerson and my fellow board members, and I look forward to seeing Rend Lake College continue to grow and provide a great education to the people of Southern Illinois.”
Drew’s replacement on the board is returning veteran Randall Crocker (Sesser), who previously served on the board from 1997-2009. Crocker is a long-time member and chair of the Franklin County Board, and owns and operates Crocker Insurance Agency in Sesser with his son Brett.
“I’m very pleased with the way the college is being run. I don’t have any specific goals in mind, but I want to support the administration, because I think they’re doing a great job,” said Crocker.
“We are glad to welcome Randall back to our board,” said Wilkerson of Crocker’s appointment. “He brings plenty of experience from his earlier service, and he continues to be a strong supporter of Rend Lake College.”
Crocker will fill the seat until the next Rend Lake College Board of Trustees election, which will be held in 2015.
With Drew leaving the board, board member Eric Black was appointed the new chair.
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