Town and Country Bank has hired Jude Nolen to its mortgage division, Town and Country Banc Mortgage Services, Inc. Nolen will serve as a mortgage loan originator based in Springfield, assisting homebuyers throughout Sangamon County and central Illinois. “We are happy to have Jude join our expanding mortgage team as our latest mortgage loan originator. […]
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Patrick Beveridge has joined the Community Bankers Association of Illinois
The Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) has hired Patrick Beveridge as chief financial officer, effective Dec. 13. He replaces Lisa Lippert, who is retiring as controller on Dec. 31 after 22 years with the association. “CBAI is excited to have Patrick join our team. Although we will miss the fiscal stewardship and dedication Lisa […]
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Erica Smith to become executive director of Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach
Erica Smith, executive director of Helping Hands of Springfield, has announced her resignation effective January 14, 2021. Smith will join Hospital Sisters Health System as the executive director of Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach in February. She will replace Georgia Winson in this role, who is retiring in February. Smith has served as the director of […]
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Sarah Enlow joins Hanson Professional Services
Sarah Enlow has joined Hanson Professional Service’s Springfield headquarters as an IT helpdesk/computer technician. She will diagnose and assist employees with technical issues and support the information technology (IT) department with ongoing projects. “I like to be challenged by things I have never seen before — there’s never a shortage of that in the world […]
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Jarred McCormick joins Knob Hill Landscape Company
Jarred McCormick has joined Knob Hill Landscape Company as the director of business development. Owner Landon Kirby noted, “Jarred is a positive, forward-thinking, process-oriented addition to the Knob Hill team and brings a wealth of expertise as a former general construction/renovation professional, specializing in deck design, landscaping and gardening.” McCormick also has extensive experience in […]
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Joshua Adams hired as a customer experience manager for OOT Box Media
Joshua Adams has been hired as a customer experience manager for OOT Box Media, a full-service creative agency. ”I make sure that I communicate with the current clients, and that the content we create is in line with their goals for their marketing endeavors,” said Adams. Most recently, Adams was the membership representative for the […]
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Mike Murphy chosen as next CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) has hired Illinois State Representative Mike Murphy to serve as its next president and CEO. He will take the helm on Dec. 1. Outgoing president and CEO Chris Hembrough will leave at the end of November to assume a new strategic and business development role with Peerless Cleaning […]
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Lana Shovlin named program coordinator for Downtown Springfield, Inc.
Lana Shovlin is the new program coordinator for Downtown Springfield, Inc. Shovlin will be responsible for spearheading all of the programs and events that raise funds for DSI’s continued work and sustainability. Before joining the DSI team, Shovlin worked as a publicist for Southern Illinois University Press, working closely with local and national media to […]
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Alan Jedlicka joins Delano Law Offices
Alan Jedlicka has joined the law firm of Delano Law Offices, 1 SE Old State Capitol Plaza, as of Oct. 1. He was most recently an attorney with Sorling Northup in Springfield. Jedlicka has also worked for the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and as an attorney for Walgreen Co., in addition to his time in […]
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Fact or fiction: Will Mike Murphy be the next Chamber of Commerce president?
During the Oct. 8 morning show on Sports Radio 1450, talk show host Sam Madonia said, “I am told that Mike Murphy will be the new executive director of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce,” a claim he repeated again during a monologue about possible mayoral candidates for the city of Springfield. Rep. Mike Murphy, […]
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Dr. Jason Goldstein joins AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center
Dr. Jason Goldstein has joined AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center. Goldstein worked in Springfield for a decade before moving to Texas where he focused on medical software and ways to streamline health care paperwork. He returned to Illinois two years ago and most recently worked at a chiropractic clinic in Lincoln. Goldstein […]
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Sean Keeley to become general manager and executive chef at Sangamo Club
A familiar face will soon be taking the helm at Sangamo Club. Springfield native Sean Keeley is slated to become the executive chef and general manager as of Oct. 11. Keeley is currently the lead culinary specialist at Lincoln Land Community College’s Culinary Institute and a well-known name in the Springfield dining scene. He worked […]