Tiffany Mathis Posey appointed to Illinois Finance Authority board

Tiffany Mathis Posey, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, has been appointed to the Illinois Finance Authority Board of Directors by Gov. JB Pritzker, according to a community announcement.

The appointment, announced Jan. 23 by the governor’s office, brings Mathis Posey’s more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, fiscal stewardship, fundraising and public-private partnerships to the board.

As CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, Mathis Posey manages budgets and funding streams that support after-school programming for youth and working families across the region. Her work focuses on ensuring young people have access to opportunities that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles and strong character.

“I am deeply grateful to Governor Pritzker for the confidence he has placed in me and for the opportunity to serve on the Illinois Finance Authority,” Mathis Posey said in the announcement. “I am also appreciative of the Governor’s team for their professionalism and support throughout the appointment process.”

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A perspective shaped by experience

The Illinois Finance Authority provides access to capital to spur economic development across the state, supporting businesses, nonprofits, healthcare institutions and public entities. Mathis Posey said that her perspective is shaped by her work at Boys & Girls Clubs, where financial sustainability directly impacts services for children and families.

“Sound financial stewardship creates opportunity and stability in communities,” she said in the announcement. “That perspective will guide my service on the Authority.”

In addition to her role at Boys & Girls Clubs, Mathis Posey serves as vice chair of the City of Springfield Civil Service Commission, vice president of Downtown Springfield Inc., and a member of the Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Board of Directors. She previously served as commissioner and vice chair of the Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service and has held board roles with Springfield Public Schools District 186.

Her appointment follows the conclusion of her term as a trustee of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

“I look forward to working with my fellow board members and the IFA team to advance responsible financial practices and equitable economic growth across Illinois,” Mathis Posey said in the announcement.

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