The Alcohol Policy Resource Center Advisory Council

The Alcohol Policy Resource Center Advisory Council is here to help communities reduce underage drinking and alcohol misuse by expanding the capacity, reach, visibility, and impact of the APRC.

Our Focus

  • Bring together local elected officials, law enforcement representatives, and stakeholders in community substance use prevention and community health.
  • Advisory Council members will provide expertise, perspective, guidance, and focused input on marketing, resource development, and visibility.
  • The Council will assist the APRC in advancing alcohol policies, ordinances, and law enforcement strategies in local communities throughout Illinois.

Annual Summary

FY23 Annual Summary

Past year summaries are available by contacting Jody Heavilin. 

Council Members

Shannon Alderman
Impaired Driving Program Coordinator
Illinois Department of Transportation

Marni Basic
Center for Prevention Research and Development,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Richard H. "Quijas" Brunk
Rock Island County Board Chairman

Matt Cassity
Prevention Director
Community Alliance for Prevention
360 Youth Services

Kellie Henrichs
Chief Program Officer
Prevention First

Jake Levinson
Administrator
Cannabis Policy Resource Center
Prevention First

Sergeant Cory McNicol
Special Operations
Normal Police Department

Deputy John Shallenberger
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office

Detective Claralicia Torres
Hodgkins Police Department

Kenneth Williams
Liquor Control Supervisor, Central Region
Division of Enforcement
Illinois Liquor Control Commission

Jody Heavilin
Administrator
Alcohol Policy Resource Center
Prevention First