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Mary
Elston retires from CIEDC after 29 years of service
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[NOV.
9, 2005]
Lincoln resident Mary Elston retired from the
Central Illinois Economic Development Corp. on Sept. 30 after 29
years of dedicated service to the low-income, disabled and elderly
population.
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During her professional career, Elston served CIEDC in
several capacities. She began as a nutrition aide and quickly became
director of the senior nutrition program. She then went on to
supervise both the senior nutrition and transportation programs. As
CIEDC grew, so did Elston's responsibilities. In 1995, she took the
role of deputy director, overseeing all agency programs. She worked
directly with the agency's previous executive director, Jane
Poertner. When Poertner died last spring after 28 years with CIEDC,
Elston put off retirement and became interim executive director to
assist the agency through a transition to new leadership.
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Paula Gregg, who has been Elston's co-worker for the past 28
years, said she will miss her influence on the agency. "Mary is a
great leader and role model," Gregg said. "She is always working
right along with staff, no matter what the job." Gregg also
appreciated her passion for the agency, saying that Elston "always
treated all staff and clients with respect and encouragement."
CIEDC is a private, nonprofit organization that serves low-income
and elderly individuals in Fulton, Mason, Menard, Logan, DeWitt and
Piatt counties. The corporate headquarters is at 1800 Fifth St. in
Lincoln.
[Central Illinois Economic Development
Corp. news release]
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