Logan County Board announces two new staff members

[November 14, 2015]  LINCOLN - The Logan County Board has recently hired two new staff members to handle a variety of responsibilities. Michelle Barr (right in photo) is responsible for helping prepare the annual budget, and for board agendas and minutes.

Brenda Clark (left in photo) is the new insurance administrator and Affordable Care Act Compliance Officer. She also serves as the Program Compliance Oversight Monitor (PCOM) officer for Logan County public transportation.

Barr earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois, Springfield. She previously worked for Auburn and Chatham Public Libraries, and Catholic Charities.

Clark, who studied at Illinois State University and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, most recently served as chief deputy clerk for Dewitt County Circuit Clerk. She also has experience as a paralegal.

“Michelle has already distinguished herself in the short time she’s been here,” noted Dave Hepler, chairman of the board. “She has displayed an incredible work ethic, commitment to detail and a passion for public service – especially the benefits earned by our veterans.”

“Given Brenda’s experience in both the public and private sector, her very high capacity level and delightful personality, we have every expectation she and Michelle will comprise an outstanding team serving our board, interacting with other offices and meeting the needs of the public,” he added.

Barr and Clark replace Abbey Freese, who transferred to the Circuit Clerk’s office, and Pam Meagher, who has accepted a position as Facility Compliance and Inventory Supervisor for Cresco Labs.

[Jan Schumacher, Logan County Board]