Meet AJ Ruggieri. In 2018, he joined Meyer Capel as an associate attorney, joining the firm’s Business panning and Transactions department as well as the Real Estate Team. He is a native of Champaign-Urbana. In 2004, he earned a double Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science from the University of Illinois. He went on…
Destiny Osborne
I am a fun loving mother of 2. I have lived in the CU area for going on a year now. I came from a very small town so this is a whole new world for me. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I am a single mother of 2 children….
Megan Seals
Hi I’m Megan and I’m the salon manager at the Savoy Smartstyle and a stylist of 17 years. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I’ve been married to my husband Vince for almost 7 years and I have an 18 year old stepdaughter named Elizabeth, a 13 year old stepson named…
Lynn Kilber
I am living my dream life with a wonderful family and friends. I love being a part of this community! I went to the U of I for undergrad and met my husband, and the rest is history. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I have a wonderful husband who I’ve…
David Glik
I’m a Arizona native. I’ve lived in Illinois for to 22 years. I have 4 children 3 boys and a girl. I’ve dedicated my life to hospitality, leaving multiple successful restaurants in my path. I wake up each morning pushing myself harder than I did the day before. Quitting is never an option in my…
Talitha Larck
Meet Talitha Larck. Q: What inspired you or led you to your current career? A: I love caring for others and health care is all about caring. It’s such a joy to brighten a patients day. Q: How long have you lived or worked in Champaign-Urbana? A: 22 years. Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Champaign-Urbana?…
Michele Lewis
Meet Michele Lewis. She is a Marketing Manager with Health Alliance and loves Champaign-Urbana. Q: What inspired you or led you to your current career? A: I love using my communications and marketing skills to help our community be healthy and whole. Q: How long have you lived or worked in Champaign-Urbana? A: Champaign-Urbana has…
Alvaro Hernandez
I’m a dog groomer. l like to go to the gym, and play soccer. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I have 3 kids, 2 boys and my little princess. My wife and kids help me all the time to do my job and make my day better. They are my…
Patch Adams
Well, sir, my name is Patch Adams. I’m a clown who became a doctor because I wanted a love job for me. My life changed forever at a public park, at a public drinking fountain that said: “Whites Only.” I realized that my country was fake, that religion was fake, and that someone would walk…
Evan Simpson
I’m husband to Erin, father to Makenzie, avid Cubs fan, and member of Windsor Road Christian Church. I work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation as a Senior Business & Finance Coordinator. I enjoy serving on the Worship Ministry Team where I play…