Brittany Kohler is the Content Manager of Riverbender.com and EdGlenToday.com.
As a reporter, Kohler covers local events and provides feature articles for the local riverbend personalities and businesses. Kohler also runs the social media sites for Riverbender.com and all clients that Riverbender.com provides that service for.
Born and raised in Alton Illinois, Kohler graduated from Alton High School in 2006. After attending Western Illinois University for a short while, Kohler decided to join the Marine Corps to travel and experience a fast pace structured lifestyle. Kohler graduated Marine Corps boot camp in March 2008 and was awarded Company Honor Graduate and Company Iron Woman.
Kohler graduated from the Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course, Basic Writing and Announcing Skills Course and Broadcast Operations and Maintenance Course at the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Md. She was then stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville North Carolina where she worked at the Joint Public Affairs office for the remainder of her term.
Kohler deployed to South America on the USS Gunston Hall in 2010 in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011. There, she conducted and documented jungle survival training and humanitarian missions in Guatemala, Belize, Colombia and other locations along the way.
After a successful 4 years in the Marines, Kohler returned home to Alton and immediately began continuing her education. In 2013, Kohler received her Associates in Science from Lewis and Clark Community College and is currently enrolled in the Public Relations/Marketing program at Ashford University.
As an independent civilian contractor, Kohler continues to work for the Marine Corps Special Operations Command in support of their final training exercises.
An avid Cardinals fan and recreational volleyball player, Kohler enjoys the company of her many friends and takes advantage of spending time with her ever expanding family whenever she can. She believes Alton is perfect for her and is looking forward to one day raising children of her own in the same town she grew up in.
Of all the fun and exciting events throughout the River Bend this weekend, the RiverBender.com staff has chosen the top 5 events to attend this weekend:
1. Dixie Dudes and Dance Band celebrates the season at Jacoby Arts Center
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy traditional Dixieland jazz,...
EDWARDSVILLE - Riverbend CrossFit , located at 503 East Vandalia in Edwardsville, is motivating others and transforming lives, one success story at a time.
The 6,000 square-foot strength and conditioning facility offers the latest equipment and educated instructors to help clients in every step...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Sports Performance Training Program (SPT) is for middle school, high school, college, professional and national caliber athletes and is sure to help improve your performance on the court, mat, field or wherever else you choose to compete.
Over the last 10 years, we have trained...
EDWARDSVILLE - This two-day-a-week class is a total body weight workout, with a maximum of 10 participants per class.
Each class consists of a dynamic warm-up, weight training, core training, HIIT and/or sustained cardio finishing with stretching. If you want to lose fat or change your body, on...
EDWARDSVILLE - Parents, take this opportunity to finish (or start) your holiday shopping while your kids enjoy an evening of fun-filled “Holiday” activities at the Meyer Center , Dec. 12, from 4-10 p.m.
Take advantage of this time to get all your holiday errands out of the...
ALTON – The Little Redbirds Wrestling Team is hosting a Mouse Race at The Alton Moose Lodge , located at 526 E Delmar Avenue in Godfrey, Dec. 5, doors opening at 6 p.m., race starting at 7.
The wrestling team is a part of Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation .
Proceeds of the...
ALTON - For the first time in history , Alton hosted its first major cheerleading competition in the high school gymnasium, Nov. 29, and after considerable organization and work, it was smooth sailing.
Alton Middle School coaches Felicia Alexander and Casey Hansen spent much...
ALTON - Gilson Brown Elementary has once again stood out as a school that makes learning fun. The faculty and staff have come together to create all hands, interactive learning experiences for the young students.
Recently, Gilson Brown noted the 50 th day of school by hosting a “Celebrating...
GRAFTON – The ice is frozen solid, the laces in the skates are fastened and finally, after much anticipation, planning, building and freezing, The Loading Dock Bar and Grill will host the grand opening of the new Ice Skating Rink at noon this Saturday, Nov. 21.
The staff has been working...
GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department presents the 11 th Annual Snowflake Festival on Friday, December 4, 2015, 6-8 pm at Glazebrook Park .
Please join the Village in celebrating this holiday season! Get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus, meet...
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