GARY CECIL JOINS LAND OF LINCOLN CREDIT UNION AS MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER

Decatur, Illinois, June 20th, 2025– Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) welcomes Gary Cecil as a Mortgage Loan Officer, serving membership in our Decatur, Bloomington, and Springfield regions. In this role, he will assist individuals in finding the right loan products and guide them through the mortgage loan application process. Gary comes to LLCU with a background in social work and education, holding previous positions as a Child Welfare Specialist for DCFS, a Teaching Assistant for Meridian Elementary School and, most recently, Interim Director of Student Success at Millikin University.

“I am really looking forward to being a Mortgage Loan Officer at LLCU,” he shared. “My own home buying process was a breeze because of my mortgage lender, and I would like to do the same for our members. I’m also excited about the community involvement LLCU is known for, and I hope to help increase homebuying literacy in Macon County.”

A Decatur native and graduate of MacArthur High School, Gary earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Eastern Illinois University. He currently resides in Lincoln, IL with his fiancé, Bri, their son Dax, dog Auggie, and two cats—Mocha and Dunkin—named in honor of their love for coffee. Gary is also a huge sports fan and enjoys watching football, hockey, and UFC in his downtime. His office is located at 2890 N. Oakland Ave Decatur, IL, 62526.