Board Members

JARED BOHLAND, MEMBER

Mr. Bohland was appointed to the Board in May of 2021.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BBA from Belmont University with a short stint in the music industry before moving back to Illinois with his wife to focus on social work and ministry.  Mr. Bohland's work history includes experience as a counselor for teens in residential treatment, a case manager for homeless individuals within a HUD funded homeless non-profit program, a public housing specialist with the housing authority, and several years as the client services coordinator and a contracted domestic violence certification trainer for a five-county area domestic violence program centered in Macon County.

Mr. Bohland currently volunteers as a member of the Board of Directors for Eden’s Glory headquartered out of Greenville, IL, which serves survivors of human trafficking.  He has previously served as a member of the Macon County Continuum of Care Homeless Advisory Council, as a delegate to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, as a member of the The Set Free Movement – Macon County Chapter, and as a member of the Central Illinois Human Trafficking Task Force.  He is a 1st Cohort Graduate of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence Leadership Academy. 

In 2020, Mr. Bohland was recognized as a recipient of Herald and Review's 20 under 40 Professionals.  In addition, Mr. Bohland remains actively involved in his faith community at First Christian Church of Decatur where he serves as one of the men’s ministry and mentoring leaders, as well as serving as a volunteer in the First Kids ministry.  

MATTHEW COATES, MEMBER

Mr. Coates was appointed to the Board in July 2022. He most recently served as the Director of Communications at Bloomington Public Schools, District 87. Mr. Coates also served as a McLean County Board Member. Prior to these roles, Mr. Coates has spent his career in juvenile justice, juvenile prevention and human services.

These roles included serving as a Restorative School Specialist at Project Oz, responsible for improving adolescent behavior, decision making, and teaching faculty and school staff a restorative communication framework to improve student-teacher communication. While at the Children’s Home Association of Illinois, Mr. Coates served as Clinical Coordinator of Youth Services. He oversaw three state funded youth programs, including the Redeploy Illinois program, a juvenile reentry program designed to decrease juvenile recidivism and to support juveniles during aftercare with rehabilitative services.

Mr. Coates earned an associate degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences from Illinois Central College and a Bachelor of Science in communications from Illinois State University, where he was also a student-athlete on the men’s basketball team. He also earned a Master of Arts in Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations from Bradley University. Mr. Coates is passionate about serving his community. In 2021, he earned a certificate in Leadership with the McLean County Chamber of Commerce and is a graduate of Peoria County Citizens Leadership Academy. In 2022, Mr. Coates was nominated and selected to the Pantagraph’s 20 Under 40 Leaders of Distinction Class for professionals in McLean County. 

JEFFREY GRUBBS, MEMBER

Mr. Grubbs was appointed to the Board in November 2022.  He most recently served as the Chief of Police for the City of Carbondale.  As Chief of Police, Mr. Grubbs ensured that the entire force was trained in de-escalation and each officer was state certified as a juvenile officer.  Prior to Mr. Grubbs’ departure, efforts to train the entire department as Crisis Intervention Team Officers (CIT officers) had begun.  During his tenure, the City’s Uniform Crime Report index reached its lowest level in more than 25 years. 

Prior to his appointment as Chief of Police, Mr. Grubbs served as a Deputy Chief of Police, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and as a police officer.  During his career in law enforcement, Mr. Grubbs was recognized by the Carbondale Police Department with the Chief’s Award of Valor, and he is also a recipient of the Illinois Police Association’s Distinguished Law Enforcement Officer Award.

Mr. Grubbs received advanced, professional law enforcement training from the FBI National Academy and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development programs in Quantico, VA.  Mr. Grubbs holds an Associate of Applied Science from Southeastern Illinois College and a Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Administration from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

RODGER HEATON, MEMBER

Mr. Heaton was appointed to the Board in May 2022.  He was a practicing attorney from 1985 – 2022, serving both as a federal prosecutor and as a defense attorney throughout his legal career.  For several years, Mr. Heaton was the Director of Public Safety in Illinois, supervising all of the public safety agencies and boards, and the Homeland Security Advisor to the Governor.  In addition, he served as the Chairman of the Statewide Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform.  For several years, he taught a course at the University of Illinois College of Law regarding White Collar Crime.

HOLLY LEMONS, MEMBER

Ms. Lemons was appointed to the Board in November 2025. She brings over 15 years of experience in government administration and judicial education. Before joining the Board, she served as Professional Development Manager at the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, where she designed and delivered professional development programs for the Illinois Judicial College. Previously, she held key leadership roles within the Illinois Judicial College, including Interim Associate Deputy Director of Learning & Development.

Ms. Lemons served for more than a decade as Circuit Court Clerk of Montgomery County. Prior to that, she worked as a probation officer in Montgomery County. She has served in numerous statewide leadership roles, including President of the Illinois Association of Court Clerks and Chair of the Illinois Judicial College Committee on Circuit Clerk Education. She was the recipient of the Illinois County Official of the Year award in 2020.

Ms. Lemons earned her Master of Science in Criminal Justice from University of Cincinnati and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and British/American Literature from Blackburn College.

EMERY LINDSAY, MEMBER

Mr. Lindsay was appointed to the Board in May 2026. He has a Bachelor of Science in History and a Master of Arts in Religion. He served in the United States Army before working as a pastor for more than 40 years. He led Christ Temple Church in Chicago from 1981-2009, during which time he also held leadership positions within the national Church of Christ Holiness, U.S.A. During this time, he provided pastoral care and also established youth and community development programs, fostering positive social impact in the community. In 2009, Mr. Lindsay moved to Los Angeles to become a senior pastor at Christ Temple Cathedral. While there, he also worked as a volunteer chaplain for the Los Angeles Police Department. In this role, he participated in ride-alongs, provided support for personnel in crisis situations, and assisted the Department in providing support to community members during difficult times.

Mr. Lindsay served as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago and as a Trustee on the Board of Trustees at Wheaton College. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including: Certificate of Recognition Board of Public Works Outstanding Community Service City of Los Angeles; Church of Christ Holiness O.W. McInnis Award for Excellence in Ministry; University of Illinois Community Service Award; Resolution of Congratulation City Council of Chicago; and Who’s Who in America Colleges and Universities. 

ROBIN SHOFFNER, MEMBER

Ms. Shoffner was appointed May 2022.  She is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and the Creighton University School of Law.  As trial attorney for more than 25 years, Ms. Shoffner represented municipalities in all aspects of federal civil rights litigation, including Section 1983 constitutional violations.  She is also a former Circuit Court of Cook County judge where she was assigned a voluminous court call involving civil and misdemeanor cases.  Ms. Shoffner is an advisory member and lecturer of I Am A Gentleman, Inc., an organization that serves at-risk boys and young men of color, ages 13-20, from under-resourced communities.   

CARMEN TERRONES, MEMBER

Ms. Terrones was appointed in June 2022.  She is the fourth daughter of Carmen, mother of Isabella, Claudia, and Victoria, and sister to eight siblings, and identifies as an American of Mexican Heritage.  

Ms. Terrones has thirty years experience as a Senior Administrator with the systems created to support young people to do better after committing an offense, Cook County Juvenile Probation Department and Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. Underserved communities have tremendous promise, and Mrs. Terrones is driven to accompany promising communities to reach their promise through fostering empowerment and exposure to restorative justice. Prior to being appointed to the Board, Ms. Terrones was the Principal and Founder of Connecting RJ Communities, LLC, promoting a culturally responsive family engagement program that is trauma informed and designed under a restorative justice framework.  

Ms. Terrones is affiliated with the Annie E. Casey Foundation as an Applied Leadership Network member, working to lead the transformation of our criminal justice system locally and nationally to demonstrate positive outcomes for all stakeholders.

Ms. Terrones believes that one must have a love of self to accompany others and receive their experience as teachings and medicine.     

KEN TUPY, MEMBER

Mr. Tupy was appointed in May 2021.  Mr. Tupy graduated from the University of Illinois in 1979 with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Psychology. He graduated from John Marshall Law School in 1982 and was a Staff Editor for Law Review.  Mr. Tupy became a Sangamon County Assistant State's Attorney and was the Chief of the Felony Division until 1995.  He worked in private practice and was the Republican Attorney for the Illinois House Criminal Law Committee.  He was also the attorney for the Prison Reform Committee; the Truth in Sentencing Committee and the Juvenile Reform Committee.  Mr. Tupy was Chief Legal Counsel for the Illinois Prisoner Review Board from 1998 to 2016 when he accepted the appointment as a Board Member for the Prisoner Review Board.