Hickman named board chair for Illinois Division of United Way
Phil Hickman, president of the Southern Illinois/St. Louis Metro East market of Associated Bank, has been named 2020 auxiliary board chair for the Illinois Division of United Way of Greater St. Louis. He succeeds Peggy Lewis LeCompte who has held the chair position since 2019.
“United Way plays an incredibly valuable role in supporting our community’s safety net to ensure local people get the help they need to live their best possible lives,” said Hickman. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to be involved in advancing this mission and creating lasting change in our communities.”
Hickman has more than 35 years of experience in banking and financial services and is currently responsible for the executive management, strategic direction, growth, profitability and overall leadership for Associated Bank in the Southern Illinois and Metro East region. In addition, he helps guide strategy and initiatives for community markets throughout the bank’s footprint. He is a member of the American Bankers Association and Illinois Bankers Association. Hickman holds his bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and a master’s in Business Administration from Capital University.
“Phil is an excellent leader whose passion and generosity go a long way in helping people in the Metro East through United Way,” said Michelle Tucker, president and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. “We are so grateful for his support and leadership as board chair of the Illinois Division.”
In addition to his work with United Way’s Illinois Division, Hickman also serves on the board of directors for United Way of Greater St. Louis. He is a board member for the Leadership Council of Southwest Illinois and the Alzheimer’s Association – St. Louis Chapter and serves on the economic development committee of the Greater Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce. He also serves as an executive committee member and chair of the finance and sustainability committee of East Side Aligned.
United Way’s Illinois Division, which serves Clinton, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties, also welcomed the following as new auxiliary board members:
Maribeth Bendick with Daughtery Business Solutions
Debbie Blandford with Blandford Consulting Services
Marcia Campbell with the Southwestern Illinois Federation of Teachers
Jeffrey Collier with UFCW Local 881
Bill Frerichs with Frerichs Freight Lines
Dr. Tiffany Gholson with East St. Louis School District #189
Jane Gusmano with Memorial Hospital
Susan Holden with RE/MAX Preferred
Dorene Hossman, former city clerk, City of East St. Louis
Natalie Jablonksi with Schnucks
P.K. Johnson with Johnson, Johnson and Nolan Attorneys
Scot Luchtefeld with Southwestern Illinois Central Labor Council
Josh McConachie with First National Bank of Waterloo
Mandy McGuire with Keller Williams
Nathan Parchman with Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Karen Rainge with Providence Bank
Megan Rector with Regions Bank
Ben Trotter with Scott Air Force Base
