Hometown: Greenview, Illinois

Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Illinois – Springfield, Business Administration

Graduate Institution and Major: University of Illinois – Springfield, MBA, Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Bio: Rebecca Carter is a Risk Management Specialist for the Springfield Regional Office of the United States Department of Agriculture. In this position, she is responsible for increasing the availability and effectiveness of Federal Crop Insurance while ensuring program integrity. Additionally, Rebecca administers the education and outreach program, collaborating with local, regional, and national staff to eliminate barriers to participation in the crop insurance program. Rebecca has served in the Illinois Army National Guard for 29 years and has achieved Sergeant Major’s rank. She is responsible for overseeing maintenance and logistics operations in the state. In this role, she is a key member of the Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team, providing oversight and guidance to Army units throughout the state.

Relevant Professional Experience: Supervisory Equipment Specialist for the Illinois Army National Guard, Procurement Assistant

Research Interests: Non-profit organizations, Veteran Programs, Coordination between State and Federal Entities for Emergency Responses

Professional Affiliations: National Guard Association of Illinois Lifetime Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars Lifetime Member, Association for Non-profit Organizations and Voluntary Actions Member

Volunteer Activities: Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Volunteer and Leader, Operation Hometown Santa Board Member, VFW Post 11463 Adjutant