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New Development Team at WTVP

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WTVP is excited to introduce our new Development Team! These are the people responsible for our fundraising and membership success.

MICHAEL ECKHARDT

MICHAEL ECKHARDT
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Born and raised in Peoria, Michael Eckhardt graduated from Seattle University in Washington State. After several years as a pastor, Michael began work as Headmaster at Aletheia, a private Christian school in Peoria. Michael has three children, 9-year-old Abbie, 7-year-old Owen and 4-year-old Alexander.

MEGAN AESCHLIMAN

MEGAN AESCHLIMAN
CORPORATE SUPPORT MANAGER

Born in Peru, Illinois, Megan Aeschliman is excited to return to central Illinois after living in Chicago for several years. She previously worked as a sales manager in property management at Village Green and as a Retail Loan and Mortgage Specialist at Busey Bank. Megan and her husband Caleb have a three-year-old son Carter, a dog and a cat. Megan says she loves to grow long lasting relationships with businesses and help them grow through underwriting. Plus, Carter thinks it’s cool that mom gets to work with Elmo and Daniel Tiger!

KRISTINA GAMEZ

KRISTINA GAMEZ
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES MANAGER

Kristina Gamez was born and raised in Peoria. She has worked at WTVP for more than two years and is our customer service expert! Kristina has years of experience in sales and property management. She was also the executive director of a nonprofit. Kristina is the proud mother of three kids and her granddaughter, and two rescue dogs that keep her busy! She credits PBS for her love of nature and reading and enjoys the nostalgia and childhood memories that WTVP brings.