Molly Ballinger has joined Paszkiewicz Marketing as content development director. She will be responsible for creating, implementing and advancing the strategy, campaigns and content for external clients of Paszkiewicz Marketing and for Paszkiewicz Litigation Services, the parent company of Paszkiewicz Marketing. Paszkiewicz Marketing is a full-service marketing, advertising and communications company based in Springfield working with a […]
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Town and Country Bank hires Kathy Summers as branch manager for Wabash location
Town and Country Bank has hired Kathy Summers as branch manager for the company’s location at 3601 W. Wabash Ave. in Springfield. Summers has nearly two decades of experience in banking. She most recently served as branch manager for Midland Community Bank in Kincaid and has also worked in management roles for United Community Bank […]
Meredith Ferguson joins BOS Investment Services
Meredith Ferguson has joined BOS Investment Services, working out of the Bank of Springfield office in Chatham. Ferguson has 22 years of experience in comprehensive planning, guidance, financial literacy and personalized investment strategies. She most recently worked as a financial adviser with Principal Financial Group in Springfield and has also served as a regional director […]
Jen Kusak joins Hanson Professional Services
Jen Kusak recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. as a project administrator. She will assist project managers in all areas of the project process, including planning, startup, execution, monitoring and closeout, as well as the financial aspects such as invoicing, budget reports and accounts receivable tracking. Kusak was previously a manager of care coordination for […]
Brian Hoffman becomes director of industry partnerships for Strategic Resource Management
Brian Hoffman is the new director of industry partnerships for Strategic Resource Management, as of Oct. 3. He spent 12 years with the Illinois Bankers Association in a variety of positions, most recently as president of Illinois Bankers Business Services. Prior to that, Hoffman worked for Security Bank in Springfield for nearly 10 years. Strategic […]
Karissa Allen joins Hanson Professional Services
Karissa Allen has joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. as an event coordinator She will coordinate Hanson’s involvement at trade shows, conferences and other events. Allen was most recently an education and events coordinator for the Illinois Municipal League and also previously worked for Horace Mann. She received a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville […]
Concetta Siciliano joins Koch, Sylvia and Associates
Concetta Siciliano has joined the Springfield office of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC as a financial adviser. She joins Koch, Sylvia and Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. The office is located at 2621 Montega Drive, Suite A. Siciliano has 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. She worked […]
Sarah Beth Ayers leaves Innovate Springfield to join GroupSense
After more than five years with Innovate Springfield, Sarah Beth Ayers has stepped down from her role as acting director. Ayers joined Innovate Springfield in March 2017 as the community manager, later serving in other roles before becoming the acting director in April 2021 after Katie Davison’s departure. Now, she has accepted a position with […]
Zach Dinardo joins Springfield Clinic as managing corporate counsel
Zach Dinardo has joined Springfield Clinic as managing corporate counsel as of Aug. 15. He previously spent 23 years in private practice with Sorling Northrup in Springfield where he was a shareholder and led the firm’s health law practice. Dinardo will be working with Michelle Clatfelter, chief legal officer at Springfield Clinic. The organization is […]
LRS announces executive leadership changes
Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) has taken the next step in its corporate evolution with the announcement of key executive leadership changes. Effectively immediately, Ryan Levi has been named Chief Executive Officer and Greg Matthews has been named Chief Operating Officer. In addition, Dick Levi has assumed the position of chairman of the board […]
Matthew Fry named president and CEO of HSHS St. John’s Hospital
HSHS St. John’s Hospital has named Matthew Fry as the new president and CEO. Fry is currently serving as the assistant administrator/COO at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, California. He will begin his new role with St. John’s on Sept. 19. Allison Paul, chief nursing officer at St. John’s, has been serving as […]
Andrew Cornett has a new job as branch manager for DayOne Mortgage Group
The signage is changing, but Andrew Cornett is still working out of the same office, providing the same services to clients. After 11 years of working as the branch manager for LeaderOne Financial, he’s now made the move to DayOne Mortgage Group. Cornett is keeping his office at 2055 W. Iles in Springfield, along with […]

