Community Champions Council

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.

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