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 […]
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Abby Powell named Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance’s director of business development
Abby Powell has been hired as the first director of business development for the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance. She most recently served as the City of Springfield’s economic development operations coordinator and TIF manager in the Office of Planning and Economic Development. Powell brings nearly 15 years of economic development experience to the position. “Abby’s […]
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Chase Hammon named the new CFO of Springfield Clinic
Chase Hammon is the new vice president and chief financial officer for Springfield Clinic. He has 15 years of financial operations management experience, including the past 10 years spent in health care. Hammon will oversee all financial operations, capital outlay, revenue cycle, treasury services and supply chain. He relocated from Virginia, where he most recently […]
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Piero Taico hired as new assistant director for Downtown Springfield Inc.
Piero Taico is the new assistant director for Downtown Springfield Inc (DSI). Taico will be responsible for all aspects of the Old Capitol Farmers Market and building relationships with DSI’s membership and volunteer groups. He has worked and volunteered for years with DSI partners and members. Taico became familiar with the needs of the downtown […]
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Maryann Walker is the new executive director of Illinois Presbyterian Home Communities
Maryann Walker is the new executive director of the Illinois Presbyterian Home Communities, located at 2005 W. Lawrence Ave. in Springfield. She started her new role on Sept. 7. Walker most recently served in a similar role for Heritage Health of Springfield and has more than three decades of experience in senior living and health […]
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Jeff Olson has joined Hanson Professional Services
Jeffrey Olson, P.E., recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. as its aviation discipline manager. Working at the Springfield headquarters, 1525 S. Sixth St., he will manage aviation staff and work directly with clients on their airfield projects. Olson has 12 years of engineering experience, most recently as the head of airport development and a transportation […]
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Brad Leonard joins Bank of Springfield to launch property and casualty insurance division
Brad Leonard is returning to his roots at Bank of Springfield, this time to help launch a property and casualty insurance division. “It was a natural fit to come back to BOS; this is where I started my career after college,” said Leonard. “They put me through the management training program when I was younger.” […]
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Chris Hembrough to step down as president of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Chris Hembrough, the president and CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) since July 2014, has announced that he will be stepping down on Nov. 30 to take a new strategic and business development role with Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services. “I am extremely proud of the work the Chamber team, including staff […]
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Thomas Rechner rejoins Hanson Professional Services
Thomas Rechner, CAM practice/construction observation resident project representative, recently rejoined Hanson Professional Services Inc. Working at the Springfield headquarters, he will provide construction management and construction observation for all phases of the new Springfield-Sangamon County Transportation Center, the first phase of which is building the Sangamon Mass Transit District transfer center. Rechner, who previously worked […]
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Adam Coers joins Graham & Hyde Architects.
Adam Coers has joined the design team of Graham & Hyde Architects, 1010 Clocktower Drive. Coers specializes in the education and commercial sectors in both an architectural and structural capacity. He has more than nine years of experience in the construction industry, including with Farnsworth Group and Morton Buildings. “Adam is an ideal team member,” […]