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Sengla “Pi” Boualavong has joined United Community Bank as chief credit officer. He has more than 25 years of experience in credit analysis, underwriting and risk management. In his role, Boualavong oversees the bank’s credit administration and loan review processes across the organization. He joins UCB with extensive experience in credit and risk management. He […]

The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln has hired Tobias Lewis as its grants and scholarships manager. In this role, Lewis will oversee the administration and coordination of the Community Foundation’s competitive grantmaking and scholarship programs, including supporting review committees and serving as the primary point of contact for nonprofits, scholarship applicants and community […]

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications to fill two positions in light of upcoming retirements of longtime employees. Lisa Schafer, vice president of operations, and David Earhart, vice president – member services, have both announced their plans to retire during the first quarter of 2027. Schafer will retire after more than 32 […]

Amy Beadle has joined The Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as the new director of Executive Mansion operations in Springfield. Beadle will work closely with the First Lady of the state of Illinois, MK Pritzker, and various teams throughout the Governor’s Office to coordinate events and project manage the overall operations of the Executive Mansion, […]

The Springfield Area Arts Council has hired Andrew Schneider as program director, bringing together his experience as an entrepreneur, creative practitioner, community arts leader and statewide policy advocate. As SAAC’s program director, Schneider will take a leading role in the production and long-term development of the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series, a nationally recognized program […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jennifer (Jen) Boyer has accepted the role of senior vice president and chief nursing executive at Memorial Health, effective June 22. In this new role, she will be part of the Enterprise Leadership Team, reporting directly to president and CEO Mandy Eaton. She will oversee operations at Memorial Health primary care, specialty care and urgent care clinics. She will also guide professional nursing […]