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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. 

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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 hear from others on how the college has impacted their lives.  

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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 a positive relationship with students and donors while expanding the reach of the scholarship program.   

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