Effingham, IL – September 30, 2025 – The Effingham County Chamber proudly announces the 2025 Class of Top Community Leaders: Under 40 and Up & Coming Leaders. This recognition highlights individuals who are making a difference in their professions, schools, and communities through leadership, dedication, and service.
The Top Leaders Under 40 honorees for 2025 are:
- Aroyn Borries – Built Right Door & Trim Co.
- Nathan Coomer – Discovery Christian School
- Emily Debenham – Joe Sippers Cafe
- Nicole Deters – Edward Jones
- Laren Dial – Jedco Sales Inc.
- Kayla Duncan – West & Company, LLC
- Kelly Frohning – First National Bank of Carmi
- Matthew Grunloh – Oracle Health
- Erin Hershey – HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
- Clint Holkenbrink – Wabash Communications Co-Op
- Wes Kistler – Civil Design Inc.
- Laura Koester – EJ Water Cooperative
- Nicole Probst – HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
- April Ritz – Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness
- Sarah Schabbing – Teutopolis Unit #50
- Beth Schumacher – Family Care Associates
- Megan Tylka – Effingham Unit #40
- Abby Welsh – Sarah Bush Lincoln Bonutti Clinic
- Derrick Zerrusen – Teutopolis Unit #50
- Brooke Zerrusen – Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System
The Top Leaders Up & Coming Leaders honorees for 2025 are:
- Callie Faller – Dieterich High School
- Chloe Kincaid – St. Anthony High School
- Rebecca Macklin – Beecher City High School
- Regina Mapes – Effingham High School
- Addison Miller – Dieterich High School
- Adleigh Page – St. Anthony High School
- Anna Probst – Teutopolis High School
“These awards celebrate the next generation of leaders who are making a meaningful impact today while shaping the future of Effingham County,” said Katie Koester, Chamber President & CEO. “We are proud to recognize their dedication and the positive influence they have on our communities.”
The honorees will be formally recognized at the 2025 Top Community Leaders Dinner on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Keller Convention Center. The evening will include a group photo opportunity by Nuxoll Photography, cocktail reception, dinner, and awards program honoring both the Top Leaders Under 40 and the Up & Coming Leaders.
This year’s event is presented by HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital and Lake Land College. Special thanks to our Gold Sponsors Discovery Christian School, EJ Water Cooperative, Friend Sponsor Woods Advisors, LLC, and Photography Sponsor Nuxoll Photography for helping make this celebration possible. The official event keepsake magazine will be produced by the Effingham Daily News.
For event details—including time, cost, sponsorship opportunities, and registration—please visit the Chamber’s Event Calendar at EffinghamCountyChamber.com/events