The Illinois Prairie Community Foundation [IPCF], a public charity that awards grants in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan counties, has named its next executive director.
Erik Rankin of Bloomington will replace current executive director Greg Meyer, who is retiring at the end of the year.
“As a McLean County native, Rankin has a strong passion for his community and brings more than two decades of varied experiences in leadership roles and relationship-building within nonprofit, education and governmental organizations,” said IPCF board president Laura Kowalczyk.
Rankin previously served three terms on the McLean County Board and as chair for the McLean County Democratic Party.
Rankin has taught several courses on government and politics at Illinois State University over the years. He also worked as the assistant director of the ISU Karin Bone Athletic Study Center and director of enrollment management and undergraduate studies for the Department of Politics and Government. Most recently, he worked for a health care company.
“The committee and I are confident in Erik to lead IPCF into its next chapter of growth and community impact,” Kowalczyk said.
Meyer will retire on Dec. 31. He has served with IPCF for 10 years and is credited with helping to increase the foundation’s assets and funds each year.
Rankin will begin working with IPCF on Nov. 18, working with Meyer until his retirement.
