Governor Announces Two More Appointees w/Local Ties

Effingham County is getting its share of state appointments.

On Friday, Governor Bruce Rauner announced the appointment of Ann Deters of Effingham as a member of the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System Board.

A release from the governor indicated that "Deters' experience in business, finance, and consulting make her an ideal choice for the position."

Deters is the founder and CEO of Vantage Outsourcing, a medical service company and was previously named in the Top 500 Fasting Growing Small Businesses in the US. She founded the company in 1997, which has grown to include a customer base of more than 175 accounts across the country.

Deters is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and earned an MBA from Northwestern University. 

The governor also announced that Effingham native Andrew Flach has been named a Press Secretary in the Office of the Governor. 

Flach brings more than 10 years of communications experience in both state and federal governments to the position.

Most recently, Flach served the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as the Chief of Staff. He oversaw the communications, legislative and advocacy offices, and took an active role in the development of the Department's Pay-for-Success program. He also spearheaded a partnership with the Cook County Sheriff's Department in the Child Recovery Unit.

Prior to his work at DCFS, Flach was the communications director for US Representative Rodney Davis. He has also worked for the Illinois Senate and House Republican Caucuses and as communications director for US Representative Randy Hultgren and US Senator Mark Kirk. 

Flach, the son of Phil and Karen Flach of Effingham, earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois. He now lives in Chicago.