Downstate Illinois Chapter
The Downstate Chapter represents IGFOA members outside of the Chicago metropolitan area and reflects the diversity of Illinois from Galena to Carbondale and Quincy to Danville. The Downstate Chapter is divided into four regions. The Chapter hosts regional professional development training and holiday events and a conference in late February. For more information on upcoming training and events sponsored by the Downstate Chapter click here.
Latest Downstate Illinois Chapter News
- IML Legislative Update | October 31, 2025
- October 31, 2025 | Chapter news
Downstate Illinois Chapter Leadership
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Keli R Barrow, President
City of Salem, Finance Director
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Courtney R Kouzmanoff, Immediate Past President
Champaign Park District, Director of Finance
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Tamara K Ammann, Vice President
Village of Caseyville, Treasurer/Comptroller
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Robin Costello, Secretary
City of O'Fallon, Accounting Manager
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Kyle Cratty, Treasurer
City of Peoria, Finance Director
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Curtis P Newport, Member at Large
Boone County, Treasurer
Downstate Regions and Regional Coordinators
Regional Coordinators organize localized training and events in Downstate Regions (refer to map). Their role is to select a session topic, speaker and venue, as well as attend each event. Regional Coordinators also attend the monthly Downstate Chapter Board meetings held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 PM. Have an idea for a session topic? Contact a Regional Coordinator or email info@igfoa.org.
| Quad Cities | Colleen Kashbohm, Metro LINK - RICMMTD; Kent Floros, Chapman and Cutler LLP |
| Central | Dalena Welkomer, BAIRD |
| Southern | Robin Costello, City of O'Fallon; Tracy Kennett, Village of Shiloh; Jeanne Wojcieszak, City of Edwardsville; Stephen Adams, PMA Financial Network, LLC |
| Rock River |
Curtis Newport, Boone County; Lindsey Fish, Sikich LLP |