Don Yost
President of YMC, LLC
Jeremy R. Yost
CEO Yost Management Services, Inc.
Real estate developer and US Army Veteran, Mr. Yost served a long and distinguished career in public service for local government and the State of Illinois, spanning 30 years. He held administrative positions under six governors, culminating in a six-year appointment by Governor Jim Edgar to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board in 1995.
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Mr. Yost was appointed to the Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees in 2004 for a six-year term and served as vice chairman of the Board of Trustees for one year. A graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts, Mr. Yost also received the prestigious "Glen Hesler" distinguished service award from EIU athletics. Additionally, he served as the Business Manager-Treasurer at Carbondale Community High School District #165 and represented Southern Illinois as a member of the Illinois Association of School Business Officials State Board for one two-year term.
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A tireless advocate for higher education in the Mattoon/Charleston area, Mr. Yost has served as President and charter member of the Charleston Excellence in Education Foundation, as well as on the Lake Land College Foundation and the Coles Together Economic Development Board, where he was a former Vice-Chairman. A former board member of the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Yost was recognized with the "BESI" award in 1994 as an outstanding businessman in the eight-county area. He formally owned and operated Stix Sports Bar, Restaurant, and Banquet Facility for 17 years in Charleston, Illinois.
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In addition to his public service activities, Mr. Yost has been instrumental in developing and managing affordable housing projects for communities across Northwest, Central, and Southern Illinois. He is the President and CEO of Illinois Affordable Housing, NFP, and Yost Management Company, LLC. His extensive real estate accomplishments include serving as the managing member of ownership for the Hilton Garden Inn in Mattoon, IL, a 102-key full-service hotel. Learn more about the hotel here.
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Mr. Yost was inducted into the Eastern Illinois University Hall of Fame in 1999 as a "Friend of the University" for his unwavering support of the athletic department and contributions as a civic leader in Charleston since opening Stix. As a "friend of athletics," he sponsored post-game parties, weekly football and basketball luncheons, annual Panther Club "Super Bowl" parties, and was a major contributor to the Panther Club.
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Mr. Yost resides in The Villages, Florida, with his wife, Denice.
Jeremy Yost is a highly accomplished real estate developer and US Navy veteran with a passion for excellence and a track record of success. During his four years of active duty, Mr. Yost earned the distinction of Sailor of the Year twice for his command and was a two-time runner-up for Blue Jacket of the Year for Navy Region Midwest. He completed his Bachelor's Degree in Management through the University of Phoenix while serving on active duty. Read more about Jeremy's journey in CEO Magazine, E! Online, and The Daily Caller.
Continuing his education, Mr. Yost attended the graduate school of technology at Eastern Illinois University and later completed his MBA through Michigan State University's online program. Since 2009, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive growth and achieve results.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Yost is a Master Mason at Masonic Lodge #35 in Charleston, Illinois. He is also deeply committed to giving back to his community and serves on the board of directors for Illinois Affordable Housing, NFP, Illinois Housing Council, Affordable Assisted Living Coalition as a current board member and on the legislative committee, and the South Central CoC. He has previously served on the Eastern Illinois University Panther Club Executive Board and was recently the Chair of Fundraising for EIU Athletics, EIU Foundation, Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Director, American Legion Post 93 Member & former American Legion Post 93 Finance Officer.
Mr. Yost's dedication to excellence and service is reflected in his numerous accolades and awards, including EIU Panther Club's Rookie of the Year for fundraising, Biggest Catch for EIU fundraising (twice), and Coles County Council on Aging Partner of the Year.
Jeremy Yost resides in Charleston, Illinois with his children.
Amber Hendrickson
Vice President of Operations - YMS, Inc.
Amber Hendrickson brings a strong background in education, business management, and housing operations to her role as Vice President of Operations at Yost Management. She holds an Associate’s degree in Science from Richland College in Decatur and pursued further studies in education at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, earning certification as a teacher. During her academic career, she was a distinguished member of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education, which recognizes excellence in education and fosters professional fellowship among educators.
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Amber’s passion for early education led her to work as an educator in the Decatur area before transitioning into the housing industry. Her interest in technology and real estate also inspired her to develop and manage a free real estate platform for home sellers in Central Illinois, which she successfully operated for four years.
In 2018, Amber joined the Yost Management team while pursuing business studies at the University of Phoenix Business School. With a deep commitment to affordable housing and resident quality of life, she has played a pivotal role in operations, compliance, and housing management, ensuring excellence across all aspects of property administration.
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Amber holds numerous industry certifications that highlight her expertise, including:
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Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) (high pass score certification)
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Management and Occupancy Review Specialist (MORS) (high pass standards)
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Fair Housing Specialist
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Tax Credit Specialist
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Certified Manager of Maintenance (CMM)
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Certified Manager of Housing (CMH)
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Blended Occupancy Specialist (BOS)
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Certified Occupancy Specialist – Advanced (COSA)
Her extensive knowledge, leadership, and dedication to housing compliance, resident services, and operational excellence continue to drive success at Yost Management.
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Amber resides in Charleston, Illinois, with her husband, Ian, and their two daughters.
Mike Wayne
Director of Accounting
Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in Management from Purdue University in West Lafayette Indiana. While at Purdue, Mike was a member of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity. While in college, Mike liked to give back to the community in ways such as, Big Brother’s Big Sister’s, the United Way, American Red Cross and the Lafayette Reading Academy.
After leaving Purdue, Mike has continued to donate his time and energy to organizations such as Charleston Junior Football League (Vice President), Charleston Rec Department and the American Red Cross.
After nearly 25 years in the manufacturing sector with positions ranging from Business Systems Analyst to Information System Specialist to Financial Analyst, Mike transitioned to Yost Management Services to help bring all external accounting systems under one roof. Mike enjoys the ability to bring affordable housing to some of our most vulnerable citizens.
Mike lives in Charleston with his wife, two kids and multiple pets.
Shayna Williams
Leasing Coordinator
Shayna holds an associate's degree in Education from Lake Land College and a bachelor's degree in Career & Technical Education with an emphasis in Business Education from Eastern Illinois University. During her time at college, she was a member of Delta Sigma Pi, which fosters the study of business in universities among other things.
With Shayna's passion for helping others, she's worked in various areas of customer relations prior to joining the Yost Management Team in 2019, where she currently works in housing. As the leasing coordinator, Shayna handles all application and leasing paperwork for the affordable housing developments as well as tenant file compliance management.
Shayna's qualifications include being a Fair Housing Specialist and Tax Credit Specialist. Shayna has also excelled in courses for the management company in Sexual Harassment Prevention and Leadership in Women.
Shayna resides in Charleston, Illinois, with her two daughters.
Tasha Howell
Office Manager
Tasha Howell comes from a proud Air Force family, spending much of her early life overseas before establishing roots in Illinois in 2004. With a strong foundation in leadership, human resources, and operations, she has spent the past decade in high-impact regional roles, specializing in talent acquisition, organizational development, and workforce strategy.
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A proven leader with a strategic mindset, Tasha has successfully implemented initiatives that enhance workforce growth, optimize operational efficiency, and drive organizational success. Her ability to streamline processes, cultivate talent, and foster a high-performance culture has made her an invaluable asset to every organization she has served.
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As Business Office Manager, Tasha brings her expertise in business operations, team development, and leadership to Yost Management, ensuring seamless office management and operational excellence.
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Beyond her professional career, Tasha is an outdoor enthusiast and avid traveler. Whether hiking, fishing, or spending time at the lake, she thrives on adventure and exploration. She also has a passion for discovering new destinations and cultures, always seeking opportunities to expand her horizons.
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Tasha resides in Charleston, Illinois, with her family, where she continues to bring passion, leadership, and strategic vision to everything she does.