After completing her associate degree, Karen was in the management field for five years prior to becoming a wife and mother. Karen was hired in February 2010 as an Administrative Assistant for ACCFS. Karen’s desire to help the hurting, nurture hope, and encourage growth is met through her daily tasks.

Cheryl received an associate’s degree in accounting from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, VA in 1979. She worked at Simmon’s Oil Corp as a Senior Accountant in Phoenix, AZ from 1980 and 1984. Cheryl married her husband, Jon, in 1982, moved to Illinois, and worked at Heights Finance

Tim worked as an electrician for local contractors in the Peoria area for 10 years prior going to work for Caterpillar Inc., where he worked for 26 years. He completed management training at Bradley University where he also earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He left Caterpillar in 2015 where

Bill farmed several years before beginning a 24-year career with the U.S. Postal Service. He served 20 years in management as a postmaster and was also a mediator and workplace environment consultant as well as a training facilitator. He retired from the Postal Service in March of 2009 and joined

Katie Miller, Teacher & Publications Editor. Katie graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history & secondary education from Iowa State University in December of 2002. Katie has taught various subjects in addition to learning and study skills at Normal Community High School, Lighthouse Academy in Peoria, Sylvan Learning Centers, and

Clinical Specialties: Pre-marital, marriage enrichment, marital conflict and reconciliation, family therapy, anxiety and depression, trauma and loss Populations Served: Primarily adults Other Services: Facilitates PREPARE/ENRICH and SYMBIS assessments Biography Video  Kaleb started working at ACCFS in 2014 and currently serves as a marriage and family therapist. He is a

Clinical Specialties: Marital and family counseling; situations where mental health and spiritual issues become entwined; adjustment disorders Populations Served: Primarily adults (adolescents on a case-by-case basis) Other Services: Consultations to clergy and mental health professionals Ron is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the State of Illinois. He received

Clinical Specialties: Trauma and loss, education about healthy sexual development, managing anxiety, parent training, establishing discipline plans, ADHD/ADD, and school issues such as peer relationship problems and school refusal Populations Served: Children, adolescents, young adults, and their families Other Services: Consultations with school personnel Biography Video Craig is a licensed