SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — University of Illinois Unit 23 Extension Offices in Jefferson, Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties has named Jill Gebke as its new director.

Gebke is an experienced administrative professional with a strong record of building and executing new and innovative programs in support of the development and pursuit of lifelong educational opportunities.

Gebke has her master’s degree in College Student Affairs from Eastern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Prior to joining University of Illinois Extension, Gebke served as the Assistant Dean in the College of Business at Southern Illinois University. Gebke previously held positions at Kaskaskia College as Director of Recruitment & Student Development.