Meet the Staff

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, svandewalker@dacc.edu

Gary Belt, Coordinator, Tractor Trailer Driver & Public Safety Programs, 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, 217.443.8614, kfless@dacc.edu

Mike O'Brien, Director, Small Business Development Center, holds a bachelor's degree from the Universit of Illinois in AgriBusiness and a masters in Business from the University of Chicago with concentration in finanace and entrepreneurship. He has spent 17 years in teh 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 Indiana Business College and is currently finishing her associate's degree from DACC. 217.477-0603, lsconce@dacc.edu

Jessica Weathers, Office Specialist, is the Program Manager and Facility Scheduler. She holds an Associate's degree in Applied Science from DACC. 217.443.8562, jweathers@dacc.edu