Kim serves as President of FrontlineCo and leads the firm’s association management practice. Since 2002, her exacting standards, relentless energy, and commitment to excellence have helped grow FrontlineCo from two employees to 30, with many national awards along the way. Kim, a Certified Association Executive (CAE), offers a vision for association client service that focuses on member services and recruitment, financial and database management, communications, continuing education and building strategic alliances. Formerly the Executive Director of the Illinois Capital Development Board, she directed the state’s $3 billion capital program for four years. Her list of public sector accomplishments also includes successful initiatives to advance organ donation in the state, lowered the state’s drunk driving threshold, increased minority participation in state purchasing, and lead the state’s construction agency as it built the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. She’s considered an expert in the construction field, and clients know they can count on her to be straightforward and disciplined.

Kim earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Illinois.

Micah serves as Chief of Staff and offers experience as executive director for key FrontlineCo association clients. He leads Frontline’s Member & Client Services Team, implementing exceptional service to clients in the areas of member services, governance, education, government policy and technology. He works to advance legislative policies at the federal and state level on behalf of Frontline clients. Before joining Frontline in 2008, Micah served as a policy adviser for senior issues for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. He also served as Manager of Network Development for Donors Forum. He earned a BA in Political Science from Western Illinois University and an MPA from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Serving as Vice President of Finance and Operations, Lara helps drive FrontlineCo policies and procedures, maintains client records, manages client technology and software and oversees many FrontlineCo projects and initiatives. Prior to joining FrontlineCo, Lara worked for the University of Memphis Alumni Association. She was also a Program Assistant for the Memphis in May International Festival, where she helped facilitate a cultural exchange between the city of Memphis and a different country each year. Lara earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from the University of Memphis in 2009. Additionally, she is a devoted animal lover, and volunteers regularly with the Illinois Bulldog Rescue organization.

Taylor serves as a bookkeeper for Frontline Co., assisting with completing data entries, collecting transactions, monitoring & maintaining financial records and ledgers, paying invoices, and balancing account reconciliations. She also assists with tax filing and other responsibilities in the Accounting & Finance department with Frontline Co. In 2021 she earned her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Springfield, and performed an internship as an auditor assistant with Sikich LLP. During her schooling, Taylor joined as a member of The National Society of Leadership and Success, completing all requirements of life membership in 2020.

Before pursuing her education Taylor joined the Active Armed Forces in 2013 and served with the 82^nd Airborne Division, completing a total of two tours in Afghanistan. After her contract came to an end she reenlisted for the Army Reserves and still serves with the military.

Ambitious branding and marketing professional with a passion for helping businesses succeed. With over five years of professional development, Ronni applies her creative and analytic skills to each challenge as she assists clients in identifying and implementing results-oriented strategies to cement their place in the market. Ronni is creative and tech-forward, while leveraging her background of government relations, public policy, and regulatory compliance for a level of professionalism and accountability her clients can depend on.

Ronni is an active member of several community organizations, including the Springfield Art Association Board of Directors, the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood Association, and the Heartland Continuum of Care. Each organization provides specialized insight into a specific area of focus, and Ronni has learned a great deal through each experience.

Sara serves as executive director of a FrontlineCo health care client, working with its Board and our team to deliver exceptional member services, quality educational opportunities, industry leadership and advocacy on public policy issues. As director of Conventions and Marketing for the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies, Sara previously headed a team that created a whole systems interactive tool to help community action agencies improve processes and plan for the future. A one-time high school art teacher, Sara earned a BFA in Art History from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Sara serves as the Treasurer of the Central Illinois Foodbank and is a member of the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Young Philanthropists.

Christine Teed joined the WMR Branch of FrontlineCo in April of 2008, providing strong administrative and customer service skills. She provides WMR associations with assistance in developing and implementing membership, programs, financial management, board support and in-person and virtual meetings.

Currently, Chris serves as the Administrative Director for The Appellate Lawyers Association (ALA), Chicago Council on Planned Giving (CCPG) and The Communications Network (TCN). Prior to joining WMR, she was the Office Manager at WERC, a non-profit association of warehouse professionals.