Champaign Economic Partnership Announces New Executive Team

Robin Coffey, President

Brad Winner, Vice President

Karen Hart, Treasurer

The Champaign Economic Partnership and Director Rich Ebert are excited to announce the newly appointed executive team.

President Robin Coffey represents the healthcare sector on the CEP board, she is a Senior Communications Specialist, Social Media Strategist and Retail Manager at Memorial Health, a CEP partner investor. Robin has extensive experience in marketing/communications, economic development and nonprofit work. She served on Champaign County Community Investment Corporation, the precursor to the CEP, as well as working with the United Way of Union County as their PR coordinator. She has served on the Champaign County Family YMCA board, Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Board and the American Cancer Societyʼs Champaign County Relay for Life. With her husband Gary, Robin has two adult sons Greg and Jacob. Robin is excited about what the future holds for Champaign County and is proud of the collaborative work done by the CEP, the business investors and area partners.

Vice President Brad Winner is a local businessman, with his family, they own and operate MIXX165 Beer Kitchen in Mechanicsburg as well as Winnerʼs Markets with locations in Clark, Champaign and Logan Counties; he has been serving on the CEP board since 2020. Brad is involved in many nonprofit fundraising efforts, he established the Good Eats! fundraising program through MIXX to help raise money for youth sports, local nonprofit organizations and community causes. Brad serves as President of the Champaign County Arts Council board where he helps organize events and raise funds for scholarship programs and art events throughout the county. Brad and his wife Samantha live in Urbana with their son Jack. Brad is excited to step into this role to help advance the county, “This organization has worked with community members, investors and local regulators to help bring many crucial projects to life and Iʼm looking forward to doing my part to help keep the momentum and progress moving” he says.

Treasurer Karen Hart is a new addition to the Champaign Economic Partnership bringing years of banking experience to the board. Karen is President and CEO at the First Central National bank where she is responsible for the overall direction and administration of products provided to customers as well as the institutions financial performance, risk management and regulatory compliance. She is on the committee for “Our Town - St. Paris” and enjoys being active in Champaign County 4-H programs. Karen looks forward to connecting with CEP investors and working to promote economic development in Champaign County.

The Champaign Economic Partnership Board would like to give the previous Executive Committee a big “Thank You” for the hard work that they put in to make numerous projects successful. Kyle Hall, Todd Michael and Dave Snyder will remain on the CEP board where they will continue to strive to move Champaign County forward.