Category: Meet the Team

Office Administrator & Mission Coordinator Bonnie is a dedicated nonprofit professional with a broad career spanning both the nonprofit and finance sectors. She is deeply committed to creating positive change in the community. When she’s off the clock, Bonnie is usually hanging out with her dogs or diving into her creative side —she’s especially into… Read more »

Board Member With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity and technology leadership acrossvarious industries, James has focused on enhancing organizational resilience throughstrategic initiatives. Starting as a volunteer pilot for Lifeline Pilots, James supports community service andgiving back to the community. Beyond aviation, James finds joy in woodworking, playingmusic, animals of all types, and gaming…. Read more »

Board Member Anu Uddavolu is a Supply Chain Contract Administrator for Pointcore, Inc. with a background in law and experience working as a litigator and pro bono attorney. She has lived in Peoria, Illinois, for the last 12 years, where she has taken on various leadership roles in the community, including Commissioner for the Peoria… Read more »

 Amanda has a degree in English from Illinois State University and has been working in digital marketing for almost eight years. She loves the mission of LifeLine Pilots, and is very excited to use her passion for communication, marketing, and customer service to help us spread our wings! Amanda has lived in Peoria for 15… Read more »

Board Member Luis Rojas created Rojas Spanish Language in 2007 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  The language school, with its unique teaching style, has grown exponentially over the years and has attracted a wide range of students looking to become fluent. Among his students are executives of Fortune 500 companies, small business owners, medical professionals, law… Read more »

Board Member Karen has spent her career helping companies, clients, and individuals share their messages. With a background in public relations and communications, Karen has filled various roles ranging from media relations to crisis communications. Earlier in her career, she filled multiple roles in public relations for nonprofits, including Special Olympics Texas, Special Olympics Oregon,… Read more »

Treasurer Neal Glassett grew up in the Chicago suburbs and then spent his early career as an accountant moving between Texas, California, Indiana, and Illinois. He has spent most of the past 12 years in the Peoria, IL area, with a three-year stint living overseas in Germany. Neal graduated from the University of North Texas… Read more »

Office & Mission Coordinator Jordan is a Peoria native with a background in illustration. After years of exploring various forms of art, he graduated from Illinois Central College with a degree in Multimedia. He is passionate about helping others and believes in the mission of Lifeline Pilots. Drawing from his previous experience working for a… Read more »

Grant & Mission Coordinator After many years as a homemaker and hobby farmer, Ann has spent the last 3 years working in the aviation industry. She is enthusiastic about putting her customer service skills and knowledge of flight procedures to use in service of a worthwhile mission. She has lived in the Peoria area for… Read more »

Executive Director Lindsey has spent her career in the non-profit sector, helping organizations by providing expertise in fundraising, communications, marketing, and leading staff & volunteers. Lindsey loves the mission of LifeLine Pilots. During times of medical distress, people are at their most vulnerable and LifeLine Pilots is there to help ease their burden. Lindsey and… Read more »

Board Member Andy is a life-long aviation enthusiast and avid pilot. He received an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and currently resides in Peoria, IL. As an entrepreneur, Andy has worked in the international product manufacturing & importing field as well as the field of engineering. Currently, he works for Caterpillar’s Innovation,… Read more »

Board Member For 23 years Andy has worked for Caterpillar, the Peoria-based manufacturing giant. Originally from the UK, Andy has worked for CAT in his home country, Belgium, France and since 2011, the United States. Andy brings with him a passion for aviation, a vast network of pilots and professional connections, and a track record… Read more »