HICF Welcomes Two New Trustees
The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation serving Macon, Moultrie and Piatt Counties proudly welcomes Linda Carlton-Huber and Cordell Ingram as the newest members of our board of trustees.
"We are thrilled to welcome Linda and Cordell to our board," said Natalie Beck, HICF CEO. "As we continue to grow and expand our services throughout Central Illinois, their leadership and expertise will be essential. Given their community involvement in Moultrie and Macon counties, I am confident Linda and Cordell will play an important role in the Foundation’s future."
All told, HICF's 14-member Board of Trustees includes individuals who live and work in the counties we serve.
About our new trustees:
Linda Carlton-Huber is a long-time resident of Moultrie County with a deep commitment to community service, local investment, and strategic philanthropy. With a professional background in the insurance industry and business leadership, she brings decades of experience in strategic planning, fiscal oversight, and organizational development. Linda has been in the insurance business over 40 years and managed her own agencies until 2021. At that time, she merged with another agency and served as Chief Operating Officer managing 15 offices and 70 people. Linda retired at the end of 2024.
Over the past 35 years, Linda has served in various leadership roles with the Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development board and currently serves as board president in her second term. She has also held multiple terms over the past 25 years on the board of The Little Theatre on the Square, supporting arts and culture in the region.
At the state level, Linda has served on the board of the Illinois Independent Insurance Agents and as both board member and president of the Illinois Farm Agents Association.
Outside of her professional and volunteer work, Linda and her husband, Rudy Huber, farm and operate a family-owned auction business. Together, they have four children and eight grandchildren. Known for her collaborative approach, local insight, and passion for helping others, Linda is honored to serve on a board dedicated to strengthening Moultrie County through thoughtful, community-focused giving.
Cordell Ingram has been a mainstay in the Decatur community since arriving at Millikin University in 1991. He earned a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 1995 and continued his education to earn his master's degree in educational leadership from Eastern Illinois in 1999. He cherishes the titles of coach, teacher, mentor, and minister above all. He coached at MacArthur High School while teaching for 14 years and continued coaching while also being the Principal of Robertson Charter for 13 years highlighted by 6 state championships under his tenure. He is currently entering his 10th year as the principal of MacArthur High School.
In 2014, Cordell was recognized by Herald & Review as a Top 40 under 40 for his work in education, coaching, and ministry. In 2022, Cordell was awarded the Golden Apple Finalist for Excellence in Leadership, given to only five Principals in the State of Illinois. He has had the honor of presenting at numerous conferences nationally for his work in Charter Schools, coaching, and ministry.
Cordell has been in the ministry of Jesus Christ for 20 years as an ordained Elder and teacher. His testimony as a troubled youth in his hometown of East St. Louis, Illinois gives him amazing insight on young people and the issues they face. He currently serves as the Director of Ministry Services at Love Fellowship Christian Church in Decatur, Illinois under the leadership of Bishop James A Wills. He is blessed to have his lovely wife of 28 years, April, and two awesome children, Cordney, 31, and Devan, 29, and his first grandchild, Eli who is 18 months.
