Meet the Staff
Human Resources Director
Amanda Farthing
Amanda Farthing has worked in Champaign’s Human Resources Department since 2006, when she joined the City as a Human Resources Intern. She later served as a Human Resources Technician (2007) before being promoted to Human Resources Specialist (2008) then Assistant Human Resources Director (2014). She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Alabama and a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Ms. Farthing is
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Amanda Farthing has worked in Champaign’s Human Resources Department since 2006, when she joined the City as a Human Resources Intern. She later served as a Human Resources Technician (2007) before being promoted to Human Resources Specialist (2008) then Assistant Human Resources Director (2014).
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Alabama and a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Ms. Farthing is recognized as a Senior Certified Professional by the International Public Management Association for Human Resources.
Assistant Human Resources Director
Liz Borman
Liz Borman aids in overseeing the operations of the Human Resources Department in the areas of benefits, compensation, Affirmative Action, employee development, and recruitment. She also serves as the HR Director’s designee as Clerk to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Liz holds a Master of Urban Planning degree
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Liz Borman aids in overseeing the operations of the Human Resources Department in the areas of benefits, compensation, Affirmative Action, employee development, and recruitment. She also serves as the HR Director’s designee as Clerk to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
Liz holds a Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Master of Public Administration degree from Governor’s State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Media Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is recognized as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the HR Certification Institute®.
Risk Manager
Tim Drury
Administers the risk management program to minimize the city’s risk
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Administers the risk management program to minimize the city’s risk of loss from exposures to property, liability, and personnel claims.