Tim joined the admission staff in October of 2006 and works with first-year students from west central Illinois.
Every fall he shops in the bookstore for a new McKendree shirt to wear while cheering on the Bearcats!
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Tiara Wair
tswair@mckendree.edu
Admission Counselor
Tiara came to McKendree in the summer of 2008 and works with first-year students.
She enjoys sitting out by the fountain on nice days.
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Kim Eichelberger
kaeichelberger@mckendree.edu
Director of Nursing Admission
Kim joined the admission staff in June of 2004 and works with undergraduate and graduate nursing students. She holds a degree in social work, and her prior work experience is in counseling, health care, and sales. An avid supporter of the nursing profession, Kim continues to work every other weekend on an oncology floor in a St. Louis hospital as a clinical partner.
The greatest love of Kim’s life is her daughter, Mindy, who she says makes her laugh on a daily basis. A former debater, Kim enjoys judging high school and college debate when her schedule allows. She is passionate about animals, particularly cats and horses, and volunteers as a cat foster for a local relief program. She also enjoys reading books of all types and watching old movies. Kim makes her home in Belleville, Ill.
Sabrina came to McKendree in the Fall of 2002 and works with graduate students.
She enjoys attending events at The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.
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Brie Knaus
blknaus@mckendree.edu
Graduate Admission Counselor
Brie came to McKendree in July 2007. She works with prospective graduate students during the admission process, primarily focusing on McKendree’s master’s degree programs in education and professional counseling. Brie resides in Belleville, Ill., with her new husband.
Patty AubelGraduate Admission Counselor
Patty came to McKendree in 2007 and works with graduate students.
She enjoys s
itting on a bench on the front lawn of campus, especially in early spring.
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Leslie came to McKendree in January 2003 and works with transfer students.
She starts almost every morning off with a coffee from 1828!
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Lindsey Willettlewillett@mckendree.edu
Admission Counselor - Transfer
Lindsey joined the admission staff in August 2009 and works with transfer students.
Lindsey is enjoying learning all she can about McKendree.
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Lester McQuaidMusic Admission Counselor
Lester came to McKendree in the summer of 2007 and works with music students.
He still frequents the campus bookstore to pick up books for his graduate classes.
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Jan came to McKendree in the summer of 1978.
Favorite Place on Campus: The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts – It is such a beautiful theater, and I have enjoyed many concerts and even seen my grandchildren perform onstage. It has been such a great addition to the campus and community.
Favorite Food in Ames: The desserts – The cookies and sweetbreads are my weakness.
Favorite Movie: Hairspray – I was really able to relate to it and enjoyed the music and dancing.
Joan Lang
Administrative Assistant
Joan came to McKendree in February 2008.
Favorite Place on Campus: It is too soon for her to choose. Check back to see where she decides…
Advice to Students: To make friends, you have to be a friend.
Hidden Talent: I can say my ABC’s backwards - as fast as I can say them forwards.
Wanda came to McKendree in July of 2007. Prior to McKendree, Wanda lived in Rhode Island and worked in higher education at Brown University for 12 years.