Executive Board
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 
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.” |
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 |
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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 Organizations/Groups: Greater Fayette County Chamber Soroptimist Club of Vandalia |
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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 Organizations/Groups: Greater Fayette County Chamber Rotary Club of Vandalia |
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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
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
