Emily Webel is the Director of Communications for Dinges Fire Company, a national fire safety distribution company. In this role, Emily couples her experience in education and advertising, leading communications and marketing strategy, media relations, and internal sales training.

Holding a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Illinois, Emily began her career as a middle school teacher. She then moved to the nonprofit sector, holding roles at the national and local level for the Heart of Illinois United Way, the Clinton Health Matters Initiative and the Carl Sandburg College Foundation. After obtaining her master’s degree in strategic brand communications from the University of Illinois, Emily shifted careers, focusing on client relations, marketing and communications strategy in the agency environment, building relationships and strategy with clients such as WinField United, KWS Seeds, Corteva, Pioneer Seeds, and Caterpillar.

Despite a successful and varied career, Emily considers raising her six children, Anna, Josie, Amelia, Jack, Mary, and Caroline, alongside her husband, Joe, her most rewarding work. Their family lives in Farmington, Illinois where they are active in Knox County 4-H as club leaders, past and present members, and consistent supporters.