Heather, a Carlinville High School graduate herself, has served as the district’s Business Manager since 2006. She has a bachelor's Degree in Economics from Illinois State University, a Master's in Business Administration from Northern Illinois University, and obtained her Chief School Business Official’s license in 2016. Prior to returning to her hometown to raise her family, she performed financial analysis for divisions of two different Fortune 500 companies. She and her husband, Darrin (teacher, coach, AD), have two children who are also graduates of Carlinville High School. Heather values volunteerism and serves actively in Rotary (local President in 2020-21), Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics Board of Directors and Foundation, and Ss. Mary and Joseph Church. Additionally, she has chaired professional development committees and been a presenter for the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO). She strives to provide accuracy, transparency, and long-term financial stability with district financial resources.