Marcus Throneburg
Marcus teaches high school business courses and has provided wise counsel even before Cornerstone officially existed. He and his wife Bobi live in Kewanee, IL with their three sons Lincoln, Bishop and Moses. Marcus has been involved in the formation of non-profit projects such as Center City and Kewaneejobs.com, while also serving as a youth baseball coach. He is on the board of the Kewanee Food Pantry and active in other local civic groups. He and his family have also hosted multiple exchange students in the last few years.
Ann Frels
Ann was raised on a farm in McLean County, Illinois, so she enjoys country living. She currently lives outside of Wyanet with her husband Mark and their elderly pets Sam (Golden Retriever) and Rocket (kitty). She graduated from Illinois State University with a BA in English Education and later an MA in English, then going on to teach English, French, and co-sponsoring the Drama Club for many years in the old Western and now Bureau Valley school district. Her second career led her to the Town of Normal, Illinois, as the town receptionist then Deputy Clerk from 2000-2011 when she retired. She and Mark attend Bunker Hill Church in Buda where she enjoys working with Kids' Klub and VBS. She has a heart for young people and wants to work to make our communities safe and secure places for them.
Donna Klostermann
Donna lives between Sheffield and Manlius with her husband, Cameron, daughter, Caroline, and rescue dog, Bear. She is a 2014 graduate of Iowa State University, with a bachelor’s in agricultural business. Throughout her career and time as a student, Donna lived in Iowa, Chicago, Nebraska, Indiana, and Kentucky before returning home. These travels gave her a large perspective on Midwest culture and farm culture. While working on the family farm and family grain elevator business, Donna has developed a passion for not just farmers, but all people who work and live in rural communities.
Robert Elliott
Bob is a long-time Sheffieldian with experience on non-profit boards and a vast knowledge of community needs. He is joining us for his first term in fall 2021 and we are thankful for his expertise.