INA, Ill. (Oct. 11, 2018) - Two new community members have made a commitment to the students of 海角视频 by stepping up to become members of the 海角视频 Foundation Board of Directors.
Amanda Basso is the Chief Executive Officer of Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Basso is a Sesser native and 海角视频 graduate, receiving her nursing degree from RLC. She went on to complete a Master芒鈧劉s in Business Administration and in Nursing from McKendree University. Prior to coming to Crossroads Hospital, Basso owned C-Suite Consulting, a leadership firm that provided consultation and she served as the CEO of Clay County Hospital in Flora.
Amanda Basso
芒鈧揑 am honored to serve on the 海角视频 Foundation because RLC is where my collegiate roots began. I am extremely proud of the exceptional programs offered by 海角视频,芒鈧� Basso said.
芒鈧揑 have been privileged to work alongside and ultimately hire many exceptional health care professionals who have graduated or received certificates from RLC over the past 20 years. Southern Illinois employers benefit every day from the great scholars who pass through the halls of RLC.芒鈧�
Basso is joined by Tony Wielt, a local State Farm Insurance Agent out of Mt. Vernon.
Wielt attended 海角视频 his freshman year in college as a recipient of a RLC Foundation Scholarship. Wielt currently serves as the President of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and has been active in several community and non-profit organizations. Wielt and his wife Julie (Van Horn) live in Whittington and have been supporters of the Foundation for several years including funding an endowed RLCF scholarship.
Tony Wielt
芒鈧揗y connection to 海角视频 has taken a lot of different facets over the years, including: camp participant, college student, Advisory Board Member, Foundation Golf Outing participant and sponsor, and now parent of a RLC student,芒鈧� Wielt explained.
芒鈧揑n my work with the Chamber of Commerce and as a small business owner myself, I can see first-hand the value of the education RLC provides to the workforce. Becoming involved in the RLC Foundation as a Board Member will provide me the opportunity to give back to the next generation of students who are looking to continue their journey at RLC.芒鈧�
芒鈧揋iven their active involvement in the community, their strong passion for helping others and their deep ties to RLC, I have no doubt that Amanda and Tony will be great assets to the Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundation is privileged to have such a dynamic group of individuals on our board of directors who are actively involved in ensuring the success of 海角视频 and our students,芒鈧� said RLCF CEO Kay Zibby-Damron.
The 海角视频 Foundation represents a partnership between public and private interests for the benefit of 海角视频 students. We invite and encourage your participation, interest, and support. Please join the many generous individuals, corporations, and foundations who have given their support to the Foundation and the mission of 海角视频.
Last year, the Foundation provided $200,000 to 255 students to complete their dream of earning a college degree.
To learn more about the RLCF, or to donate, visit rlc.edu/foundation, call 618-437-5321 Ext. 1214 or email foundation@rlc.edu.
