Meet Our Team
Sarah Turner, LAT, ATC
Director of Athletic Training Services & Athletic Performance
Sarah Turner originates from Berryville, IL. She graduated from East Richland
High School in Olney, IL. She continued her education at Olney Central
College and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduating with her
Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. She became a certified
Athletic Trainer in April 2012 and joined Wabash General Hospital Sports
Medicine that same year. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys watching and
attending college basketball games.
AJ Ola, LAT, ATC
Lead Athletic Trainer
Wabash Valley College
AJ Ola is originally from Sparta, IL where he graduated high school. After
graduating he went to Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL to play football.
He then transferred to McKendree University where he graduated with a
Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. AJ joined Wabash General
Hospital Sports Medicine in 2014 and covers Carmi High School, Grayville
High School, and Wabash Valley College. In his free time, AJ enjoys golfing,
softball, sand volleyball, and playing fantasy football. He also loves
to watch football and hockey, especially the Bears and Blackhawks.
Tom Barkoski, MS, LAT, ATC
Mount Carmel High School
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Thomas J. Barkoski originates from Romeoville, IL. He graduated from
Lewis University in 2016 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Athletic Training.
In 2018 he received his Master's of Science in Kinesiology from Western
Illinois University. He received his Athletic Training Certification in
2016 and joined Wabash General Hospital in 2023.
Cassandra Kohlhause, LAT, ATC
Grayville High School, Edwards County High School
Cassie Kohlhause originates from Mount Carmel, IL. She attended and graduated
from Mount Carmel High School. In 2009, she earned her Bachelor’s
of Science Degree in Athletic Training from Union University in Jackson,
TN. She joined Wabash General Hospital Sports Medicine in 2015. Her athletic
training experience spans from high school, NAIA, Division I, and clinical
settings. During her down time, Cassie enjoys watching football, traveling,
and spending time with friends and family.
Mary Grace Inyart, LAT, ATC
Richland County High School
Mary Grace Inyart originates from Olney, IL. She graduated from Richland
County High School in 2016. She continued her education at Olney Central
College and Eastern Illinois University graduating with a Bachelor’s
of Science in Athletic Training is 2021. She became certified Athletic
Trainer in December of 2021 and joined Wabash General Hospital Sports
Medicine in January of 2022. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and
baking, spending time with her friends and family, and walking her dog.
Will McAlister, MS, LAT, ATC
Flora High School, North Clay High School
Will is originally from Centerville, Tennessee. He graduated from Hickman
County High School in 2016. He continued his education at the University
of Tennessee at Martin, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Exercise Science in 2020. He then earned a Master's degree in Athletic
Training at the University of Evansville in 2022. Will became a Certified
Athletic Trainer in June of 2022 and joined Wabash General Hospital Sports
Medicine in the same month. In his spare time, Will loves to cheer on
the Tennessee Titans and Boston Celtics, golf, and spend time with family
and friends.
Bennett Richter, MS, LAT, ATC
Carmi-White County High School
Bennett Richter is originally from Breese, IL where he graduated from Central
Community High School. He then went on to continue his education at McKendree
University, earning his Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science and
Sports Performance in May of 2021 and his Master's of Science in Athletic
Training a year later in 2022. While at McKendree, Bennett was member
of the Bearcat Football team earning Great Lakes Valley Conference: Academic
All-Conference Honors 2018-2022. Bennett joined Wabash General Hospital
Sports Medicine in July 2022 and covers Carmi High School. In his free
time, Bennett enjoys grilling, working out, listening to country and rock
music, and spending time with friends and family. He also loves watching
college football and St. Louis Blues hockey.
Emily Hanneman, MS, LAT, ATC
Red Hill High School
Emily is from New Palestine, Indiana and graduated from Triton Central
High School. She went on to continue her education at the University of
Indianapolis, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science.
Emily then went onto earn a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training
at Manchester University in 2022. In her free time she likes to play golf
and softball. She also enjoys traveling, playing with her dog and spending
time with friends and family.
Jami Nobbe, MS, LAT, ATC
Wayne City High School, Cisne High School
Jami originates from Seymour, Indiana, where she graduated high school.
She then went on to continue her education at the University of Evansville,
earning her Bachelor's of Science degree in Exercise Science in May of
2022. A year later she completed her Master's of Science in Athletic Training
in 2023. Jami has joined Wabash General Hospital Sports Medicine in July
of 2023 and covers Wayne-City High School as well as Cisne High School.
In her free time, Jami enjoys listening to music, playing with her pets,
crafting, and spending time with friends and family.
Paige Parkins, MS, LAT, ATC
Lawrenceville High School
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Paige is from Springfield, Illinois. She graduated from Chatham's
Glenwood High School in 2017. She continued her education at Southern
Illinois University-Edwardsville and graduated with a bachelor's degree
in Exercise Science. She then went on to earn her graduate degree from
Illinois State University, graduating in 2023 with a master's in Athletic
Training. In her free time, Paige loves to craft, take care of her house
plants, and go on walks and hikes. She also enjoys watching football and
gymnastics. Fun fact: Paige was in the Jr. Olympics for tumbling!
Trevor Kennard, Athletic Performance Specialist
Mount Carmel High School
Trevor Kennard is originally from Mount Carmel, IL where he graduated from
Mount Carmel High School. He went on to continue his education at the
University of Southern Indiana, earning his Bachelors of Science in Exercise
Science in May of 2021. Trevor earned experience at University of Southern
Indiana by interning with their Strength and Conditioning Coach. Trevor
also interned with Virginia Tech University, under the Strength and Conditioning
staff for the Football Program for six months. Trevor joined Wabash General
Hospital in November 2021 to provide athletic performance services to
high school and junior college athletes in the southeastern IL area. In
Trevor’s free time, he enjoys weightlifting, sports and spending
time with his family and friends.
Adrian Lopez, Athletic Performance Specialist
Carmi-White County High School
Adrian Lopez is originally from Fairfield, Illinois, where he graduated
from Fairfield Community High School in 2017. He continued his education
at the University of Southern Indiana, graduating with a bachelor's degree
in Exercise Science in May 2021. Adrian has internship experience with
the strength coach at USI, as well as experience as the strength coach
for baseball athletes at Next Level Sports Academy in Evansville, IN.
Adrian joined Wabash General Hospital in July 2022 to expand athletic
performance services across high school and junior colleges in the Southern
IL area. In his free time, Adrian enjoys relaxing with his family and
hanging out by the grill.
Jake Ledgerwood, Athletic Performance Specialist
Flora High School
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Jake Ledgerwood is originally from Washington, Indiana, where he graduated
from Washington High School. He continued his education at the University
of Southern Indiana, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Exercise
Science in 2022. He gained experience working at Greene County General
Hospital in Linton, Indiana, becoming a certified strength and conditioning
specialist in 2022. Jake joined Wabash General Hospital in June 2023 to
expand athletic performance services across high school and junior colleges
in the Southern IL area. In his free time, Jake enjoys video games, sports,
and spending time with family.
Andrew Gognat, Athletic Performance Specialist
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Andrew is originally from Bridgeport, Illinois where graduated from Red Hill Highschool. He continued his education at Illinois college and studied kinesiology with a focus in exercise science. Andrew interned for three years with the strength and conditioning program at Illinois College and worked with multiple sports. In his free time Andrew enjoys playing video games and weightlifting.
