Jeff Rogers will become the next president and chief executive officer of the Illinois Press Association, IPA Board President Jim Slonoff announced July 20. Rogers will also remain as executive director of the Illinois Press Foundation. He will begin his leadership role with the Illinois Press Association on July 21, focusing on member relations and […]
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Christina Shutt to leave ALPLM
Christina Shutt, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM), announced Wednesday that she will be stepping down at the end of her current term after five years of leadership, Shutt has led the presidential library and museum since June 2021, making her the longest-serving director in its history. Under her leadership, […]
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Security Bank names controller
Security Bank has appointed Randall Forbes as vice president and controller. Forbes, a certified public accountant, joined the bank in June and brings 17 years of public accounting experience to the role. In his current position, he oversees accounting operations, financial reporting and financial management functions that support the bank’s continued growth and long-term financial […]
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New president for LLCC
Lincoln Land Community College officially welcomed Dr. Curt Oldfield as its seventh president July 1. Oldfield previously served as president of Spoon River College for 14 years where he championed student success, community engagement and economic development. Dr. Charlotte Warren officially retired on June 30 after serving 20 years as the president of LLCC. Oldfield […]
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2026 Forty Under 40
The July issue of Springfield Business Journal highlights 40 young professionals who are under the age of 40 in the Springfield and neighboring business communities. These individuals are selected based on their contributions to our local business community and the community in which they reside. Click to view 2026 winners Click to view past winners For […]
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Chelsey Ziebler
Age: 39 Occupation: Owner, Vine & Rind; entrepreneur; principal, Jefferson Middle SchoolEmail: chelseyziebler@gmail.comEducation: Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management; master’s degree in consumer studies; master’s degree in educational leadershipFamily: Husband, David; twins, Landon and Leah, 11Affiliations/community activities: Local business owner, educational leader, mentor, community event organizer, youth advocate and supporter of numerous Springfield-area charitable and community […]
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Amanda Zentefis
Age: 39 Occupation: Vice president, finance operations, Memorial HealthEmail: zentefis.amanda@mhsil.comEducation: Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in accounting, Southern Illinois University CarbondaleFamily: Husband, Todd; children, Kaylyn, Evelyn and RosalynAffiliations/community activities: Illinois CPA Society, Healthcare Financial Management Association What is your guiding principle in life?Lead with empathy and choose kindness. What led you to your career?I chose […]
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Rick Wiese
Age: 39 Occupation: Arson investigator and RealtorEmail: rwiese3@wiesepropertiesinc.comEducation: Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services; ssociate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology; Bachelor of Science in Emergency ManagementFamily: Wife, Amy; daughter, Emma, 19; sons Ryker, 9, and Beckett, 6Affiliations/community activities:Youth baseball coach, Springfield Shamrocks; Illinois Chapter of International Association of Arson Investigators; Capital Area […]
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Tyler Walker
Age: 36 Occupation: Vice president, Martin Engineering Co.Email: twalker@martinengineeringco.comEducation: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Southern Illinois University CarbondaleFamily: Wife, Elise; three kids, Wyatt, 8, Olivia, 5, Luke, 2 monthsAffiliations/community activities: We live in Rochester where I enjoy helping coach some of my son’s sports teams and spending time with friends and family. We are members of […]
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Adrienne VanFossan
Age: 36 Occupation: Principal, Rochester Elementary School Email: arhawkins2s@gmail.com Education: Bachelor of Science, biology education, Southeast Missouri State University; Master of Arts, educational leadership, University of Illinois Springfield Family: Husband, Justin; son, Hawkins Affiliations/community activities: Volunteer, Rochester Youth Athletic Association What led you to your career? My education at Rochester inspired me to become an […]
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Bailey Sullivan
Age: 38 Occupation: Owner and instructor at Pulse Pilates Studio Email: pulsepilatesil@gmail.com Education: Associate’s degree in design in product development from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising; bachelor’s degree in English from Westminster College; comprehensively certified in Pilates through Balanced Body Family: Married to Kole Fitzgerald What led you to your career? I was […]
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Megan Stoller
Age: 39 Occupation: Clinical pharmacist/pharmacy supervisor; owner/operator of Springfield Lice Clinic LLC Email: megan.goodman12@gmail.com Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy, St. Louis College of Pharmacy Family: Husband, Lucas; daughters, Mia and Sloane Affiliations/community activities: Sherman Elementary PTO; Healthy Kids Running Series sponsor and former coordinator What led you to your career? I have a dual answer here: […]