Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation welcomes Connie Lilly to the full-time staff of the regional philanthropic organization. Connie joined the Community Foundation staff in January 2017 as Administrative Accounting Associate, responsible for administration of the accounting functions of the organization.
Prior to joining Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, Connie worked approximately 22 years as administrative manager for Southeastern Container, a manufacturing cooperative under ownership of Coca Cola bottling companies. During that time, she handled office administration, human resource duties and payroll functions. Connie also worked as a billing auditor for World Color Press corporate offices until their departure from the Effingham area.
Connie graduated from Beecher City High School and Sparks Business College in Shelbyville. Connie and her husband, Gene, reside in the rural Beecher City/Loudon Township area.