Meet the Staff
Katie Peters
Financial Aid Counselor / School Certifying Official (VA)
Phone: (618) 537-2146
Email: kepeters@mckendree.edu
Katie is the main point of contact for all VA programs, Faculty/Staff tuition and Grad assistant benefits. She serves on the HOUSE Committee. Katie started her employment at McKendree in June 2024.
Financial Aid Specialist
Phone: (618) 537-6827
Email: spstark@mckendree.edu
Stephani processes Tuition Exchange and CIC applications and is the main point of contact for general financial aid inquiries. Stephani began her employment with McKendree in April 2023.
Director of Financial Aid
Phone: (618) 537-6532
Email: prmichael@mckendree.edu
Patrick handles Financial Aid processes, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), TEACH Grant applications and Federal Work Study. He is a member of the President's Leadership Council. Patrick started his employment at McKendree in January 2023.
Cartaesha Macklin
Financial Aid Counselor
Phone: (618) 537-6575
Email: clmacklin@mckendree.edu
Cartaesha is the Financial aid counselor contact for athletic scholarships. She is also involved in processing federal and institutional aid. Cartaesha started her employment with McKendree in December 2025.
Jarred Rueter
Financial Aid Counselor
Phone: (618) 537-6529
Email: Jlrueter@mckendree.edu
Jarred oversees Federal Direct PLUS loan applications, Private loan applications, FAFSA Verification, and ISAC program funding. Jarred started his employment at McKendree in March 2026.
