SCC BOARD MEMBERS
All Members
Steve HeisnerChairperson heisner@shawneecc.edu Karnak 2019 - 2031Steve was born in Cairo, Illinois and was reared in the smallView BiographySteve HeisnerChairperson
Andrea WitthoftVice-Chairperson, ICCTA Representative witthoft@shawneecc.edu Anna 2019 - 2031Andrea Witthoft grew up a couple of miles from Century High SchoolView BiographyAndrea WitthoftVice-Chairperson, ICCTA Representative
April MooreSecretary moore@shawneecc.edu Villa Ridge 2021 - 2027April MooreSecretary
Deborah Shelton-YatesLiaison to Saints Foundation shelton-yates@shawneecc.edu Vienna 2021 - 2029A native of Union County, and a current resident of Johnson County,View BiographyDeborah Shelton-YatesLiaison to Saints Foundation
James DardenTrustee darden@shawneecc.edu Cypress 2020 - 2027James was appointed to the SCC Board of Trustees and seated inView BiographyJames DardenTrustee
Tiffany SchultzTrustee schultz@shawneecc.edu Tamms 2023 - 2029It’s a homecoming for Tiffany Schultz to serve on the Shawnee CommunityView BiographyTiffany SchultzTrustee
Nancy HoltTrustee holt@shawneecc.edu Karnak 2023 - 2027Nancy Holt spent the first five years of her life living inView BiographyNancy HoltTrustee
Landon StaffordStudent Trustee student.trustee@shawneecc.edu 2025 - 2026Landon StaffordStudent Trustee
State Mandated Leadership Training for Trustees (SB 2174)
The members of the Shawnee Community College Board of Trustees comply with the Community College Trustee state law that mandates leadership in accordance with SB 2174 (Public Act 99-0692). The law requires all community college trustees elected or appointed after January 1, 2017, to complete four hours of training during their first, third, and fifth years in office. It is also required by law that each community college district maintain a listing of all board members who have successfully completed the training, as well as those who have not.
In order for a community college trustee to obtain credit for training, the program must be offered by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) or provider of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).
The following trustees have successfully completed their 1st year of term training:
- Andrea Witthoft
- April Moore
- Deborah Shelton-Yates
- James Darden
- Nancy Holt
- Steve Heisner
- Tiffany Schultz
Policy Governance Training
All trustees have completed 8 hours of Policy Governance Training (as of Feb. 7, 2022).
The following Trustees have completed an additional 6 hours of Policy Governance Training as of January 27, 2024.
- Andrea Witthoft
- Deborah Shelton-Yates
- James Darden
- Nancy Holt
- Steve Heisner
- Tiffany Schultz
Engagement with Local Leaders
During their June 2021 ICCTA-led annual review, the Board embraced the opportunity to leverage their public influence and strengthen the community’s perception of the College. They recognized the importance of engaging with local leaders and decided to enhance their visibility by attending K-12 school board meetings and local graduation ceremonies. This proactive initiative reflects the Board’s dedication to fostering stronger relationships with K-12 institutions and showcasing the College’s support for education at all levels.