Age: 39 Occupation: Vice president, business development and strategy execution, Memorial Health Email: Ellison.robert@mhsil.com Education: Bachelor’s degree in health administration, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign; Master of Health Administration, Saint Louis University Family: Wife, Rachel; son, Ethan, 15; five German shorthaired pointers, Lily, Chief, Rye, Ty and Tailor Affiliations/community activities: Board of directors, Greater Springfield […]
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Yves Doumen
Age: 37 Occupation: Illinois Army National Guard as a logistics officer, second lieutenant, an ecosystem builder, an agribusiness consultant, a community-oriented leader and the founder of many local and international business ventures, notably Afro House Springfield, DM Global Group LLC and The Motherland Community Project, a nonprofit that works to address food insecurity in underserved […]
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Rebecca Dill
Age: 36 Occupation: Lending compliance officer, United Community Bank Email: rparker@ucbbank.com Education: Bachelor of Science, business administration, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Family: Husband, Matthew; sons, Parker and Jordan Affiliations/community activities: Member of Illinois Women in Leadership Springfield; St. Joseph’s Catholic Church; Ball-Chatham Parent Teacher Organization; volunteer at Glenwood Elementary School What is your guiding principle […]
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Erin Crumly
Age: 39 Occupation: Wealth adviser/president at Evergreen Wealth Email: erin.crumly@EGWadvisors.com Education: Bachelor of Science, finance and insurance, Illinois State University Family: Parents, Kevin and Diane Crumly; two siblings Affiliations/community activities: CFP Board; St Pat’s School; Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln What led you to your career? My father started our company in the […]
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Jessica K. Covey
Age: 34 Occupation: Regional hospice care coordinator Email: jessica.covey@transitionscare.com Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration; master’s degree in communication; Leadership Springfield Graduate 2023 Affiliations/community activities: Ambassador, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce; board member, Senior Services; board member, Illinois Women in Leadership; chair, Athena Award What is your guiding principle in life? Lead with compassion, serve with […]
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Eli Cook
Age: 30 Occupation: Financial adviser, growth and development director Email: eli.cook@nm.com Education: Bachelor of Accounting, University of Illinois Springfield Family: Wife, Lindsay; mom, Leeann; dad, Jay; sister, Caley Affiliations/community activities:Rotary; UIS Professional Network; life member, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; member, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers What is your guiding principle in life? I often ask myself, […]
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Joe Byington
age: 33 Occupation: Co-owner, SB Insurance & Co. Email: jbyington@sbinsco.com Education: Bachelor of Science, history and psychology, Illinois College Family: Daughter, Kenzie Affiliations/community activities: President, Virden Chamber of Commerce; American Business Club of Springfield; volunteer wrestling coach, North Mac High School; Big I of Illinois What is your guiding principle in life? I try to […]
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Jacob Bullard
Age: 37 Occupation: Assistant branch manager, Anderson Electric Email: jacobb@anderson-electric.com Education: Bachelor of Science, construction management, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; associate’s degree in applied science, electrical distribution, Lincoln Land Community College Family: Wife, Jessica Affiliations/community activities: American Business Club of Springfield, Ansar Shrine What is your guiding principle in life? Build things that last and […]
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Jason Beatty
Age: 39Occupation: Certified financial planner; federally licensed tax practitioner Email: jbeattty@gmail.com Education: Master of Business Administration, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Family: Wife, Danielle; sons, Dawson, 5, and Preston, 2 Affiliations/community activities: West Side Christian Church and Island Bay Yacht Club What is your guiding principle in life? I strive to leave things better than I found them, […]
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Sarah Adams
Age: 37Occupation: Curator, Springfield Art Association Email: collections@springfieldart.org Education: Master’s degree in museum studies from University of Kansas; Bachelor of Arts in religious studies from Western Illinois University Family: Just three incredibly spoiled cats Affiliations/community activities: Secretary, social media chair and editor of Historico, Sangamon County Historical Society; percussionist, Trinity Wind Ensemble; pianist in lobby […]
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Jeremy Adams
Age: 36Occupation: CPA, partner at KEB Email: jeremya@kebcpa.com Education: Bachelor of Arts, accounting, Illinois Wesleyan University Family: Wife, Misty; sons, Mason, 4, and Cohen, 1 Affiliations/community activities: Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; member, Illinois CPA Society; member, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce; treasurer, Springfield Noon Lions Club; past board member and treasurer, Springfield Art Association; graduate […]
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HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital names chief administrative officer
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a Catholic health ministry with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin, has named Aryn Hunter the first chief administrative officer for HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield, effective July 19. “HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital is a cornerstone of pediatric care for the HSHS central Illinois region, serving families across […]