Eric B. Johnson
Chief Advancement Officer
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications
Eric's career includes a successful stint in advancement and alumni engagement at Knox College as well as association management and agricultural communications experience with the Illinois-Christian County Farm Bureau and Illinois Beef Association. He resides in rural Knox County, where he enjoys raising Angus cattle on a small farm with his parents. Eric welcomes the opportunity to connect with Sandburg alumni, friends and supporters to collaborate and partner in making a lasting impact on the lives of students.
Sandra Gray
Senior Executive Director
Northwestern University — Kellogg School of Management
MBA, Management & Strategy, Non-Profit Management
Sandra's career includes serving in advancement operations and services at Knox College, as well as finance administration and business controls in the financial services industry. She looks forward to connecting with entrepreneurs, local business owners, friends and supporters of Sandburg, and anyone interested in taking part in the 518 Collective.
Stacey Rucker
Assistant Manager of Alumni Engagement & Advancement Communications
Knox College
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a Minor in Business
Sandburg
- Associate in Science
- Associate in Applied Science in Administrative Office Manager
Stacey is a Sandburg alumna and has been employed in various capacities at the college since 2011. She oversees alumni relations, event planning, Foundation social media, and other Foundation communications. Stacey is happy to continue her Sandburg story and enjoys hearing from others about how the college has impacted their lives.
Kassidy Klinedinst
Assistant Manager of Advancement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Management
Sandburg
- Associate in Science
Kassidy is a 2015 alumna of Sandburg. She joined the Foundation with experience in project management and marketing in the health and wellness field. Employing her skills in business management and her love for Sandburg, Kassidy creates positive relationships with students and donors while expanding the reach of the scholarship program.
Lucas Henderson
Athletic development and engagement officer
UW-Parkside
MS, sport management
UW-Eau Claire
BA, history
Prior to joining the Foundation, Lucas spent most of his career as a collegiate soccer coach, running the women’s soccer programs at Bryant & Stratton College then Monmouth College from 2017-2026. He resides in Rock Island, IL, with his wife Allie, his 3-year-old daughter Monroe and rescue dog Daisy. Lucas is excited for the opportunity to connect with Sandburg alumni and supporters, and to help elevate the Chargers athletics experience for student-athletes.