Chris Gill(Vice President)

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 and found a community that helped them learn, grow, and navigate life with Bo. Chris and Tom have two older children, two younger children, three grandchildren, and two doodles. Their multi generational family gives them perspective, keeps them grounded, and ensures plenty of laughter — especially when Bo is up to his usual shenanigans.

The family loves hiking, skiing, traveling, listening to music, and dancing. Chris’s advice to any parent is simple: keep doing the things you love, just at a slower pace. Stop to smell the roses on the way to the Garden of Life.