Community Champions Club

Courtney Cosby is the COO of Springfield-based E.L. Pruitt Co. She began as a construction engineer and has served as COO since 2018. 

Courtney utilizes her extensive background in construction technology and virtual design to enhance project outcomes for commercial and industrial clients.

Courtney grew up in Girard and then relocated to Coral Gables, Florida, to attend college at the University of Miami where she earned an architectural engineering degree from the School of Engineering. She lived there for a decade before returning to central Illinois.

She and her husband Jason live in Sherman with daughter Jillie. She also serves on the Lincoln Land Community College Foundation board.

Desiree is a Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship for Bunn-O-Matic in Springfield, IL, overseeing the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives.  As a 39-year veteran with the organization, she represents the company in the community and at key events and trade organizations in the beverage and food service industries.  In addition, she oversees the Marketing and PR strategy for the Pease’s at BUNN Gourmet Operation. 

BUNN is a leading manufacturer of dispensed beverage equipment, doing business in 90 countries around the globe.   

Desiree is passionate about the Springfield and has a 45-year history as an active community volunteer. 

Rick Thoroman serves as the General Manager at Smoky Jennings Chevrolet, a reputable dealership located in Palmyra, Illinois. With an extensive career spanning over 29 years, Rick has dedicated more than two decades to the automotive industry. 

Rick holds an associate's degree from John Wood Community College and is an alumnus of Beardstown High School. ​

On the personal front, Rick has been married to his wife, Mindy, for 23 years. Together, they have three children: Grant (22), Olivia (20), and Colin (13).

Smoky Jennings Chevrolet proudly sponsors Korn Ferry Tour player John VanDerLaan

Michael is a seasoned regulatory and public policy attorney with over 30 years of experience advising corporate leaders on complex legislative and regulatory matters. He has held senior roles in both government and the private sector, including Director of Banking and Director of the Bureau of Benefits for the State of Illinois, and Vice President of Government Relations at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Michael represents clients across diverse industries such as insurance, health care, gaming, cannabis, and infrastructure. He is also active in community leadership, serving as President of the Sangamon County Drug Court.