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Executive Board

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Ty Bates - President
Job Title: Agent
Business:  McKellar, Roberson, McCarty & Click Insurance
​Office Phone Number: 618-283-4200
Email: tbates@mrmcinsurance.com


Organizations/Groups:
Greater Fayette County Chamber
Vandalia Rotary Club
Vandalia Tourism Commission
​Kaskaskia Foundation Board of Directors



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 Amanda Milam - Vice President
 Job Title: 
 Business: Cut Loose Salon
 Office Phone Number: 618-283-2887
 Email: cortelloniamanda@yahoo.com
   
    
Organizations/Groups:
  Greater Fayette County Chamber
​ Vandalia
 Lions Club
    Vandalia Historical Society

   
    
    

About TY:
Ty Bates attended Kaskaskia College, where he graduated with an Associate in Applied Science, Administration of Justice in 2003. He resides with his wife of 16 years and 2 daughters, 14 and 12, in Patoka, IL.
Ty worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections for 10 years where he was a Correctional Officer at Centralia Correctional Center; Assistant Warden of Programs at Centralia and Big Muddy River Correctional Centers; Warden at Big Muddy River Correctional Center and Deputy Director of Operations for the Southern District. In 2015, Ty became an agent at Bates Insurance Agency, LLC - Shelter Insurance in Vandalia IL and continues to serve Vandalia and surrounding communities as well as Missouri and Ohio.
Ty is a deacon and past board chairman at Calumet Street Christian Church, former member of Centralia’s Planning and Zoning Commission and a member of Marion County Board from 2006-2012. ​Ty joined McKellar, Robertson, McCarty & Click in August of 2021
About Amanda:   
I am a 2006 Graduate of Vandalia Community High School. I have been in banking for a little over 10 years. I recently found my passion in 2018 when I joined Peoples State Bank and became a Loan Originator. I have been married to my husband David for 10 year and we have a 5 year old daughter Noelle. We enjoy spending time with family, friends and participating in local events throughout the County.
 
“Growing up in Fayette County,  I am excited to finally be able to give back to my community by being part of the Greater Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. I thrive on community involvement, communication, and helping Fayette County grow.”
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 Megan Kistler - Treasurer
 Job Title: Senior Credit Analyst
 Business: FNB Community Bank
 Office Phone Number: 618-283-5229
 Email: mkistler@thefnb.com


​Organizations/Groups:
  Greater Fayette County Chamber
​ Soroptimist Club of Vandalia
 

About Megan:

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Dr. Jennifer Garrison - Secretary
 Job Title: Superintendent of Schools
 Business: Vandalia CUSD #203
 Office Phone Number: 618-283-4525
 Email: jgarrison@vandals203.org
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Organizations/Groups:
  Greater Fayette County Chamber
​ Soroptimist Club of Vandalia
 

About Jennifer:
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Aaron Alderson - Past President 
  Job Title: Financial Advisor
  Business: Edward Jones
​  Office Phone Number: 618-283-5357  Email: aaron.alderson@edwardjones.com
  
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​Organizations/Groups:

  Greater Fayette County Chamber 
​ Rotary Club of Vandalia
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About Aaron:

Board of directors

​2020 - 2022
Wendy Blythe - Kaskaskia College

2021 - 2023
​Chelsey Jolliff - McKellar, Robertson, McCarty & Click Insurance
Andrew Kistler - Lanracorp, Inc.
​Mike McCall - Driftstone Pueblo


2022 - 2024
Doug Knebel - Midland States Bank
Sandy Michel - REMAX/Alliance
Rick Radliff - Witness Distillery
Amy Gaffney - Blind Society/The Copper Penny



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