HOIDSA | Board Members

President

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Mike and his wife, Susan, live in Morton. Mike worked at the City of Peoria and held several positions in the City’s Information Systems Department: computer programmer, department manager, and he retired as director of IS. In 2011, our granddaughter, Emma Sue, was born with Down syndrome. In order for Emma’s mother to go back to work, Mike became Emma’s babysitter. Until Emma started school, Emma and…

Vice President

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Chris and her husband Tom live in Morton. Chris grew up as a Chillicothe Grey Ghost and spent about 25 years in Northwest Indiana before returning to Central Illinois after their son Bo was born with Down syndrome. They made the move because their former school district did not offer an inclusion program — and being closer to family support was a blessing. After settling in Morton, they immediately joined HOIDSA…

Treasurer

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Darrell and I are retired and live in Peoria. We enjoy camping and traveling. I joined the board several years ago and am currently treasurer. We have 6 grandchildren, and our youngest, Quinn has Down Syndrome.

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Sarah and Scott Mabee

Secretary (Sarah)

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Scott and Sarah Mabee joined the board this year. They have 5 kids together, including Max, 11 who has Down Syndrome. Scott is a financial advisor with RW Baird and Sarah is a medical coder with OSF Healthcare. They live in Dunlap.

Board Member

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Alex has been a HOIDSA board member since 2017. He has attended ILlinois Central College. He is employed by Mission Mart, volunteers at TCRC Highland Center and is part of Bethel Lutheran Church's Audio/Visual and Worship committees. When not working or volunteering, he enjoys going for walks, singing, dancing, cooking and advocating for people with disabilities His goal is to be the voice for those who have Down syndrome.

Board Member

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Renee lives in Peoria. She is married to William and they have 3 children including an 8 year old son with Down syndrome. Renee is a nurse in the NICU and meets and supports many new parents there.