Jill Guth has over 37 years of leadership and management experience in the economic development arena which cultivated a variety of relationships in numerous sectors. Prior to forming Guth & Associates, Jill served as the Director of Commercial Leasing & Marketing for JSM where she successfully negotiated leases with local, regional and national retailers and office users like Urban Outfitters, Panera Bread, CVS Health, University of Illinois, and many more. During her time with JSM, Guth served on several boards and committees throughout the community and founded the Champaign Center Partnership which works to promote Champaign's Center City. Before her role at JSM, Guth served as the President/CEO of Campustown 2000 where she implemented programs to redevelop and revitalize the greater Campustown area, serving the University of Illinois. After Campustown 2000, Guth served as the Executive Director of the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation where she led efforts to increase economic development activities on a county-wide basis. Combining her experience in marketing, real estate, and economic development, Guth is able to provide tailored strategies to meet the needs of each individual client. Since forming Guth & Associates in late 2015, the company has been involved in over $125 million in commercial real estate transactions. In 2024, Guth was awarded the prestigious Athena Award for Champaign County.

 Jill presently serves on the Clark Lindsey Village board of directors as vice chair. She has served on numerous boards including Crisis Nursery, Champaign Center Partnership, Mahomet Chamber and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation. Jill is married to Mike, who is enjoying retirement. Jill and Mike have two sons, both graduates of the University of Illinois. Both sons are married and Jill is the proud grandma to five grandchildren. Jill is an avid fan of the Fighting Illini and the St. Louis Cardinals.