— Who We Are

Meet Our Board

CIVC is run entirely by volunteers. These are the people overseeing every home, every dollar, and every partnership.

Organizational Chart

Organizational Chart
Our Team
Kasey Cook

Kasey Cook

President / CEO

Kasey joined the United States Air Force her senior year of high school as a member of the Illinois National Guard, spending six years in the Logistics Squadron at the 183rd Fighter Wing in Springfield, IL... Kasey joined the United States Air Force her senior year of high school as a member of the Illinois National Guard. She spent six years in the Logistics Squadron at the 183rd Fighter Wing in Springfield, IL. Her military experience included deployments to Ali Al Salem Air Force Base in Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and to Aviano Air Base in Italy for operations support. She also worked on base as a full time technician the last year of her enlistment. Her military awards include the Air Force Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the ANG Hometown Heroes Salute Award.

After her military service ended, Kasey has continued a career in public service as a law enforcement officer for both local and state government. She resides in Logan County with her husband, Bubba and two daughters.

Steven L. Watts

Steven L. Watts

Vice-President

Colonel Watts retired from the United States Air Force with over 25 years of experience. He graduated from Delavan High School in 1994 and went on to earn his commission following graduation from Illinois Institute of Technology... Steven retired as a veteran of the United States Air Force with over 25 years experience. He graduated from Delavan High School in 1994 and went on to earn his commission following graduation from Illinois Institute of Technology, in Chicago, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering. He also holds three Master’s Degrees from Webster University and the United States Air War College.

He is a career Intelligence officer with operational and staff assignments at every level of Air Force including two headquarter tours at the Pentagon. He commanded Air Force units at multiple levels, the last of which included 1,200 military, civilian and contractor personnel operating a $190 million annual budget. He also has 3 combat deployments in support of Global War on Terrorism.

Colonel Watts is married to Kelly Watts and they have two sons who live in Texas. He officially retired from the Air Force effective 1 January 2024.

Amy Bree

Amy Bree

Treasurer / Fundraising Team

Amy serves the Central Illinois Veterans Commission Board as Treasurer. She is employed by State Farm Insurance Co. in Bloomington, where she’s been a member of the finance department for 26 years... Amy serves the Central Illinois Veterans Commission Board as the treasurer. She is employed by State Farm Insurance Co. in Bloomington, where she’s been a member of the finance department for 26 years. She previously was the treasurer for the Lincoln Area Wrestling Boosters Association.

Amy lives in Lincoln with her husband Todd and their three adult sons. She comes from a military family and has a passion for serving our nation’s veterans.

Annie Coers

Annie Coers

Secretary / Fundraising Team, Outreach & Engagement

Annie serves the Central Illinois Veterans Commission Board as the secretary and the Outreach & Engagement Officer. She has served the Board since April 2022... Annie serves the Central Illinois Veterans Commission Board as the secretary and the Outreach & Engagement Officer. She has served the Board since April 2022. She is a Business Development Officer at the First National Bank in Tremont (Lincoln & New Holland branches). Annie is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #715 in New Holland and volunteers for the Logan County Veteran’s Assistance Commission transporting veterans to their medical appointments.

Annie and her husband John are 4-H leaders for the Hollander’s 4-H Club in New Holland and live in New Holland with their family. Together they have 5 children. Her grandfather served in the Navy, her father served in the Army and her son, Alec, served in the US Navy until November 2025.

Meet the Board

Build Volunteers


Behind every home is a crew of hands-on volunteers who show up on build days — framing, finishing, and getting each home ready for the veteran who will live in it.

Help hand over the next set of keys.

Leading with purpose. These board members transform vision into action—one home, one veteran, one life at a time.