IBEA Digital Membership Book

IBEA DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP BOOK

2025-26 School Year

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About IBEA

The Illinois Commercial Education Association (ICEA) was formed in the mid 1930's at the University of Illinois as an outgrowth of the annual High School Conference. In 1936, the ICEA joined the Illinois Vocational Association (IVA) as an affiliate organization. In 1941, the name of the Illinois Commercial Education Association was changed to the Illinois Business Education Association. The first constitution and by-laws were prepared in 1949. The first statewide conference was held in 1953. Annual conferences have been held since that date. The IBEA Reports has been published continuously since 1956-57. Over the years, many organizations have affiliated with IBEA. One of note is the sponsorship of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). IBEA has served as the sponsor of FBLA since 1963. IBEA provides scholarships each year to deserving students. As the years have passed, IBEA has grown and become a stronger organization year by year.

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Vision and Mission

VISION: Furthering Business Education in Illinois

MISSION: The Illinois Business Education Association promotes business education by providing needed programs, resources, publication, and services to its membership, and presenting a unified voice on behalf of business educators in Illinois as well as throughout the nation.

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Our Officers

President Elect: Allison Ferguson

President: Heather Borowiak

Secretary: Jamie Stokes

Treasurer: Darcy Jeffries

Immediate Past -President

Executive Director: Rod McQuality

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MEMBER

Heather Borowiak

COLLEGES ATTENDED

CLASSESS TAUGHT

SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS COLLEGE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Business Communication, Business Law, Computer Concepts, Intro to Business, Keyboarding & Document Processing, Office Procedures, Remote Office Management

COLLEGES ATTENDED AAS OFFICE ADMINISTRATION & TECHNOLOGY BS WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT MS BUSINESS EDUCATION

FAVORITE LESSON/UNIT TO TEACH

Resume Writing (especially helping students discover their strengths and passions)

IMPORTANCE OF IBEA MEMBERSHIP

CURRENT JOB TITLE

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY TEACHER

Networking connections and friendships, lesson plan/classroom management ideas that can be implemented immediately, latest technologies.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR POSITIONS YEARBOOK ADVISOR, FBLA ADVISER, ASSISTANT TRACK COACH, SENIOR SPONSOR, SOPHOMORE SPONSOR

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT MT. CARMEL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

IBEA MEMBER SINCE 10/31/2016

MEMBER

Darcy Jefferies

COLLEGES ATTENDED

CLASSESS TAUGHT

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA & ST. AMBROSE

Accounting and Business

FAVORITE LESSON/UNIT TO TEACH

COLLEGE DEGREES

IMPORTANCE OF IBEA MEMBERSHIP

MASTER

Community and ideas.

CURRENT JOB TITLE

PROFESSOR

EXTRA-CURRICULAR POSITIONS

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

IBEA MEMBER SINCE 08/12/2012

MEMBER

Alicia Matusiak

COLLEGES ATTENDED

CLASSESS TAUGHT

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Personal Finance, Introduction to Business, College & Career Exploration, Business Law, Accounting 1, Introduction to Career Education, Introduction to Computer Science

COLLEGE DEGREE(S) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BUSINESS EDUCATION

FAVORITE LESSON/UNIT TO TEACH

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Personal Finance - Student Loans

BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER

IMPORTANCE OF IBEA MEMBERSHIP

EXTRA-CURRICULAR POSITIONS FRESHMAN GIRL ’ S VOLLEYBALL COACH CO-ADVISOR FOR FBLA

IBEA provided me with a network of business educators in the state. This provided me with necessary support outside my school district. Specifically, the Mentor Program, created by Tori Hale.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT COAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL

IBEA MEMBER SINCE 11/29/2021

MEMBER

Rod McQuality

COLLEGES ATTENDED

CLASSESS TAUGHT

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY SANGAMON STATE UNIVERSITY EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE DEGREES

BS MUSIC EDUCATION MA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

FAVORITE LESSON/UNIT TO TEACH

I am not currently teaching any business classes; however, I love doing professional development. My favorite PD session is assisting educators in preparing for a secure retirement.

CURRENT JOB TITLE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IBEA

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT IBEA

IMPORTANCE OF IBEA MEMBERSHIP

It is so important to build connections with other educators. My IBEA membership allows me to connect to those in the field and increases my knowledge base through other members and conference attendance.

IBEA MEMBER SINCE 2024

MEMBER

Chris Merrill

COLLEGES ATTENDED

CLASSESS TAUGHT

OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Technology and Engineering

FAVORITE LESSON/UNIT TO TEACH

Creativity in Engineering Design

IMPORTANCE OF IBEA MEMBERSHIP

COLLEGE DEGREE(S) AAS, AS, BS, MS, Ph.D

Support for the profession.

CURRENT JOB TITLE

PROFESSOR, TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION

EXTRA-CURRICULAR POSITIONS ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

IBEA MEMBER SINCE

MEMBER

Marcy Satterwhite

COLLEGES ATTENDED

CLASSESS TAUGHT

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Introduction to Business, Principles of Marketing, Practical Software Applications, Teaching and Learning with Technology, Graphic Design Capstone

COLLEGE DEGREE(S) MS BUSINESS EDUCATION

CURRENT JOB TITLE

FAVORITE LESSON/UNIT TO TEACH

BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR

Household Budget Project

EXTRA-CURRICULAR POSITIONS PRIDE CLUB SPONSOR

IMPORTANCE OF IBEA MEMBERSHIP

Being able to network with fellow business educators is a very valuable resource!

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT LAKE LAND COLLEGE

IBEA MEMBER SINCE 08/30/1992

MEMBER

Jamie Stokes

COLLEGES ATTENDED

CLASSESS TAUGHT

LAKE LAND COLLEGE EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Computer Concepts, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Workplace Experience, Yearbook, Intro to Business, Banking & Finance, Web Design, Principles of Business, Principles of Marketing

COLLEGE DEGREES AA BUSINEES MANAGEMENT& ADMINISTRATION BS CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION: BUSINESS MBA

FAVORITE LESSON/UNIT TO TEACH

IMPORTANCE OF IBEA MEMBERSHIP

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Networking & Collaboration! It is so empowering to be able to work with and discuss strategies and best practices that other business teachers are using in their classrooms!

BUSINESS TEACHER & TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR

EXTRA-CURRICULAR POSITIONS YEARBOOK ADVISOR, FBLA ADVISER, ASSISTANT TRACK COACH, SENIOR SPONSOR, SOPHOMORE SPONSOR

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT CHRISMAN HIGH SCHOOL

IBEA MEMBER SINCE 01/01/2021

MEMBER

Emily Wilhelms

COLLEGES ATTENDED

CLASSESS TAUGHT

ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Business & Technology Concepts, Virtual Enterprise International, and INCubatoredu

FAVORITE LESSON/UNIT TO TEACH

COLLEGE DEGREE(S) AS, BS, MS

Marketing

CURRENT JOB TITLE

IMPORTANCE OF IBEA MEMBERSHIP

TEACHER

I feel IBEA membership is important for professional development, networking, staying up to date on current trends, and having access to professional resources.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR POSITIONS

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT RPS 205: JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

IBEA MEMBER SINCE 10/01/2023

Submit Your Membership Profile

As an IBEA member, click here if you would like to submit your own profile for the Membership Book. Questions? Contact Rod McQuality at ibea@ibea.org.