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Steven Tate Welcomed as New Member of RLCF Board of Directors
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Steven Tate Welcomed as New Member of RLCF Board of Directors

June 18, 2024

INA, Ill. (June 18, 2024) – The Ƶ Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Tate to its Board of Directors. As a two-time alumnus of RLC, Tate brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to keeping higher education accessible to area residents.  

Steven Tate
Steven Tate

Nearly 20 years after Tate received his associate's degree in 1993, he enrolled in the RLC business program and graduated again in 2012. He then continued his education: receiving a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern Illinois University—Carbondale in 2014 and passing the Certified Public Accountant exam in 2016. In 2022, Tate began his own accounting firm, Tate Accounting CPA, in Mt. Vernon.

“Ƶ Foundation is thrilled to welcome Steven Tate to our Board of Directors,” said Foundation Assistant Director of Development Amy Newell. “Steven brings a unique perspective, having been both a traditional and non-traditional student in his lifetime. His diverse educational background, coupled with his extensive professional knowledge, will significantly contribute to the growth and success of our organization and institution. We are confident that Steven’s insights and expertise will help us thrive in our mission to help students and Ƶ.”


About Ƶ: Ƶ, located in Ina, Illinois, provides high-quality, accessible educational opportunities and services to promote student success and strengthen the community. Offering a wide range of academic programs, including the acclaimed Culinary Arts Program, RLC is committed to excellence in education and lifelong learning.

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