Illinois Circuit Clerks and staff members to participate in Certified Court Manager program | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts Illinois Circuit Clerks and staff members to participate in Certified Court Manager program 8/25/2025 The Illinois Judicial College has approved a group of Illinois Circuit Clerks and selected members of their staff to participate in the Certified Court Manager (CCM) Program, a nationally recognized professional development initiative developed by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). The CCM program, part of the NCSC’s Institute for Court Management, is highly respected for its rigorous curriculum focused on enhancing leadership, operational excellence, and accountability in court administration. Participants will dive into core topics, such as caseflow management, court performance measurement, and public trust and confidence in the judiciary. The Illinois participants were nominated and selected for their demonstrated commitment to court excellence and their potential to contribute meaningful improvements within their local systems. This opportunity represents a valuable investment in the professional growth of court leaders and promises long-term benefits for the administration of justice across Illinois. Listed below are the participating circuit clerks/staff along with the county they represent: Zachary Holder – RichlandKelly Elias – LoganTiffany Schicker – MarionDawn Reglin – BureauShanelle Bardell – StephensonDaniel Robbins – MontgomeryJulie Carnahan – RandolphGina Noe – MarshallPatrick McRae – MadisonChrista Helmuth – MoultrieCharlene Markley – FultonLori Geschwandner – AdamsStaci Evans – ScottCorri Trotter – GrundyIan Fischer – McDonoughPeter Otis – ShelbySeth Floyd – PiattCandice Adams – DuPageRandy Pollard – JeffersonKinnis Williams – St. ClairSandi Cianci – KankakeeJulie Kenney – StarkKim Stahl – OgleTheresa Barreiro – KaneEmily Hartsock – UnionChelsea Ashley – LoganJesse Goehl – DuPageCandy Allen – KaneErin Tozer – SangamonAlison Goode – LaSalleMelissa Bickmore – Madison For more information about the CCM program, click here. See More News Posts