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Nate Beccue

Natural Areas Manager

FAVORITE ALLERTON MEMORY
Proposing to my wife in the middle of the woods at night.

MOST EXCITING DAY ON THE JOB
Probably any of the days spent in a helicopter counting deer, or catching ginseng poachers in the act.

PHONE 217-333-3287

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Mindy Brand

Assistant Director of Annual Fund and Programming

FAVORITE ALLERTON MEMORY
Walking my dog on the trails on my birthday.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING AT ALLERTON
Being part of a community of wonderful people—staff, volunteers, supporters, visitors!

PHONE 217-300-9913

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Richard Burton

Associate Director of Park Operations

FAVORITE ALLERTON MEMORY
Attending the Family Campout with my son and playing football with him and the Don Moyer’s Boys & Girls Club kids until my arm hurt.

MOST EXCITING DAY ON THE JOB
I would have to say every day. I get to do something different almost every day.

PHONE 217-300-3075

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David Davis

Maintenance Worker

PHONE 217-333-3287

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Tien Douglas

Office Support Specialist

FAVORITE SPOT AT ALLERTON
I love the Brick Wall Garden and the gorgeous florals featured in the space!

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Bridget Frerichs

Associate Director of Advancement

FAVORITE ALLERTON MEMORY
Working as a counselor at Allerton’s day camps while I was in high school and college. I knew I was lucky to have such a fun job in a beautiful setting. Something I am still thankful for!

FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING AT ALLERTON
The amazing staff I get to work with, and the fellow Allerton lovers I get to meet.

PHONE 217-300-3500

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Jan Gill

Associate Director of Business Operations

FAVORITE ALLERTON MEMORY
Walking with my husband, Ted, and our dog, Pepper, on the Allerton trails.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING AT ALLERTON
Working with such friendly, skilled, and dedicated people who are devoted to building the Allerton legacy.

PHONE 217-244-6003

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Myisha Howard

Marketing Coordinator

FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING AT ALLERTON
I really love and am excited by how much there is to do and see at Allerton! You can come out to the Park for an event in the Mansion and find yourself in the Café or wandering through the gardens. It keeps my job fresh, interesting, and engaging.

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Peter Lichtenberger

Park Supervisor

FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING AT ALLERTON
My favorite thing about Allerton is the truly unique blending of formal and informal greenspace. From the freshly trimmed hedges and neatly spaced ornamental flowers in the gardens, to the wildness of walking on the trails or spotting a great blue heron wading along the edge of the Sangamon.

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Alex Lourash

Natural Areas Manager

FAVORITE ALLERTON MEMORY
Wandering through the woods from my grandparents’ and stumbling upon the Sun Singer for the first time.

FAVORITE SPOT AT ALLERTON
The McDonald Family Trail along the bluff edge, in the fall especially!

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Jack Lourash

Equipment Attendant

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Thomas Mann

Maintenance Worker

FAVORITE ALLERTON MEMORY
Coming to Allerton as a kid, my brother and I couldn’t wait to see the Bear and Gorilla statues.

BEST PART OF YOUR DAY ALLERTON
First thing everyday I try to make the guys I’m working with laugh or smile. I want them to know work can be fun!

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Derek Peterson

Director

FAVORITE ALLERTON MEMORY
My wife and I were married at Allerton. It was a wonderful way to start off a life together.

FAVORITE SPOT AT ALLERTON
I love the solitude. The gardens are lovely, and present themselves in the idea of “rooms.” Each garden has an opportunity to sneak away and sort out problems you might be having.

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Micah Putman

Assistant Facilities Manager

FAVORITE ALLERTON MEMORY
July 12, 2009 in the Sunken Garden—my wedding day!

FAVORITE SPOT AT ALLERTON
The river overlook on the Orange/Yellow Trail shortcut past the Mansion Pond.  It is a beautiful and cozy space which stands on top of Allerton’s old pump house originally used to irrigate the gardens.

PHONE 217-300-9914

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Dustin Reinbold

Security / Set-up

FAVORITE ALLERTON MEMORY
Growing up in the area allowed me to make memory after memory at the Park – including sledding in the meadow, hiking and photographing the grounds and wildlife, and having picnics with family and friends.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING AT ALLERTON
No two events are alike, and no matter what time of year you visit the Park you will always see something new.

Fraya Replinger

Wedding and Conference Coordinator

MOST EXCITING DAY ON THE JOB
EVERYDAY is exciting at Allerton Park! There’s always something going on and no two days are the same.

PHONE 217-333-3287

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Ashley Sims

Event Coordinator

MOST EXCITING DAY ON THE JOB
Allerton event days! When the grounds are bustling with guests, park visitors, and staff all buzzing with excitement and energy.

FAVORITE SPOT AT ALLERTON
The path between the Mansion and the Visitor Center/Regency— not everyone gets such a beautiful walk to and from meetings to gather your thoughts and reflect.

 

 

 

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Mollie Stevens

Security / Set-up

FAVORITE ALLERTON MEMORY
Growing up near Allerton meant many days spent exploring the park with family and friends.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING AT ALLERTON
When you enter the park, you feel as though you’ve found a magical place with so much to explore. History, nature and public events provide everyone with something to enjoy at Allerton!

Jordan Zech

Retreat Center Manager

FAVORITE ALLERTON MEMORY
My husband’s and my wedding day!  A ceremony in the Barn, an outdoor tented reception under the stars, a fire pit for those late-nighters, and all of our family and friends staying overnight on the property was perfect! You can’t find an atmosphere or surroundings like you can here.

PHONE 217-333-3287

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