Rademaker announces intent to run for Logan County Circuit Clerk

 

[July 19, 2019] 

LINCOLN 

Bethany Rademaker has announced her intention to run as a candidate for the Republican nomination for the office of Circuit Court Clerk of Logan County in the 2020 primary election. She is a lifelong resident of Lincoln, Illinois. A graduate of Lincoln Community High School, she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Lincoln Christian University. While earning her Master's Degree, Rademaker worked in the Logan County Clerk and Recorder's Office for five years. "I learned from some of the best and most accomplished public servants working as a deputy in the County Clerk's office," she said. “All of the dedicated people who work in the Courthouse have been my mentors. They paved the road for those of us who desire to build a career in County government. I am grateful for everything I learned as member of the County Clerk's staff for those five years," Rademaker said.

Rademaker is currently employed by the American Council of Engineering Companies as Director of Events and Accounts Payable where she is responsible for an annual budget in excess of $1 million. “Similar to businesses in the private sector, leadership of a County office requires precise financial oversight, comprehensive management, effective collaboration with other officials and compliance with all laws and policies. My educational background in Business Administration at the undergraduate level and Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership provide me with a solid educational foundation. Combined with my five years of service in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder and over three years in my present position, I believe I am uniquely qualified to be Logan County Circuit Court Clerk,” she said.

In addition to her prior public service in County government, Rademaker has served her community through involvement on numerous committees and volunteer groups. She is the Logan County Fair Queen Pageant Director, an officer and member of the Lincoln Emblem Club #433, serves on the Logan County Professionals Network committee and the Harvest of Talents for World Hunger committee.

She has been a Lincoln Christian Church volunteer for ten years and Relay for Life volunteer for eight years. She is also a certified fitness instructor teaching fitness classes locally.

Rademaker has been considering running for Circuit Court Clerk since she learned that current Circuit Clerk Mary Kelley planned to retire. “I have known Mary Kelley for several years and I respect her incredible work ethic with over 40 years of service, as well as the efficiency of the office she and her staff have established,” Rademaker said.

“I am running for Circuit Clerk because I want to give back to the County that has been so good to my family and I,” Rademaker stated. “My goal is to earn the trust of the citizens of Logan County so that I can contribute to my home County as a public servant,” she said. “I am enthusiastically looking forward to meeting as many voters as possible and I am excited about the upcoming campaign.”

Rademaker extends her thanks to her family and many loyal friends, who support her in her decision to pursue her goal of running for Circuit Court Clerk. She resides in Lincoln with her husband, Gary Rademaker, formerly of Emden, Illinois. They have two children. Her parents are Dr. Robert and Mary Ann Rea and she has one sister, Hannah Rea. “I invite anyone with questions about my candidacy to contact me at rademaker [e-mail].  “I am eager to work hard to earn the trust of the people of Logan County and I humbly ask for their support,” she concluded.

[Bethany Rademaker]