Sara Van De Walker, Director, holds a Master's degree in Education from University of Illinois, a Bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University and an Associate's degree from DACC. She is a former DACC instructor, a certified instructor in AchieveGlobal, and a certified Profiler and Service Center Coordinator in ACT Work Keys. 217.443.8777,

, 217.443.8565, gbelt@dacc.edu

Diane Hall, Coordinator, Customized Training, holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University. She has extensive experience as a business instructor. Hall specializes in account management, identifying clients needs and developing effective solutions.

217.443.8779, dhall@dacc.edu

Laura Hensgen, Coordinator, Community Education, holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of St. Francis and an Associate's Degree from DACC. She has previous experience as a computer instructor and corporate trainer for the department.

217.477-0604, lhensgen@dacc.edu

Karen Flessner, Office Assistant (part-time),

217.443.8614, kfless@dacc.edu

Mike O'Brien, Director, Small Business Development Center, holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois in AgriBusiness and a masters in Business from the University of Illinois at Chicago with concentration in finance and entrepreneurship. He has spent 17 years in the family business - O'Brien's Model Star.

217.442.7232, mobrien@dacc.edu

Leslie Sconce, Office Specialist, Community Education, holds an office assistant certificate from Howard University, Associates in Arts and Science from DACC, Bachelors degree in Social Work from Kaplan University and is currently working on her Master’s in Education degree.

Jessica Weathers, Office Specialist, is the Program Manager and Facility Scheduler. She holds an Associate's degree in Applied Science from DACC.