Media Kit
Central Illinois Customer Service Association Media Kit in Springfield, Illinois
Central Illinois Customer Service Association Mission
CILCSA is a non-profit 501(c)(6) entity that is committed to improving customer service in the organizations, businesses, and surrounding communities of Springfield, Illinois (Central Illinois). CILCSA believes that together, Central Illinois has a better chance of making a difference by leveraging and sharing each other’s experiences and successes to make our community the friendliest community in Illinois!
Memberships:
Both individual and corporate memberships are available
Professional Development:
Quarterly professional development opportunities including several national keynote speakers and local expert panels
Networking Opportunities
​​Networking and idea sharing opportunities with fellow business professionals offered throughout the year
Leadership Skills:
Develop leadership skills through national experts who specialize in customer service. Gain exposure to concepts that may not be available in your current position. Relevant takeaways and materials to enhance customer service in your company
Leadership
Michael Thomas, Board President
Express Employment Professionals
Michael Thomas was appointed as President to the non-profit’s Board of Directors on January 1, 2023.
​
“The mission of CILCSA resonates with me on a deeply personal level,” Thomas said. “I believe that great customer service is the key to growth in any community. CILCSA has been delivering quality customer service programs since 2015 and I look forward to leading our charge for the future.”
​
Thomas is the Business Relationship Manager for Express Employment Professionals in Springfield. He focuses his free time on community service, servicing organizations such as United Way and the Salvation Army. Michael and his wife Rachel reside in Springfield and have three children.
​
Thomas replaces outgoing President Lisa Nardi, who will remain on the CILCSA Board of Directors. “It has been an honor to serve CILCSA as Board President and I look forward to working with Michael and the rest of the board to help make Springfield the friendliest city in Illinois,” said Nardi who is also the Dual Director of Sales at Ehrhardt Hospitality – Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites in Springfield.
​
EMAIL: Michael.Thomas@ExpressPros.com
DIRECT: 217.816.2127
“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.”
— Douglas Adams
Meet Our Board
Customer Service Association in Springfield, Illinois
Advisory Committee
Damon Brown
Connor Etheridge
Kelly Gust
Lashonda Fitch
Tracy Dowell
Kim Leistner Root
Bridget Ingebrigtsen
Sara Vanhala
Robert Fair