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,” […]
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Carla Seifert joins Town and Country Bank
Carla Seifert has joined Town and Country Bank as vice president, commercial banking officer. She will be based at the bank’s MacArthur Boulevard location. “Carla’s extensive knowledge of the financial services industry is a true benefit to the entire Town and Country family. We are thrilled to have her as the latest addition to our […]
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Lauren Stead starts new position at Systemax
Lauren Stead has started a new position as strategic marketing director at Systemax, 4501 Alex Boulevard. “The company is growing, and with the expansion they needed more people to handle clients and accounts,” she said. For the past three years, Stead worked as the marketing and promotions director for Conn’s Hospitality Group. Prior to that, […]
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Jocelyn Holzmacher starts new position at HSHS St. John’s Hospital
Jocelyn Holzmacher started a new position as a marketing specialist with HSHS St. John’s Hospital as of June 28. She most recently worked as creative director as Systemax Corporation, where she had been employed for nearly 13 years. “I was looking for a career where I could use my marketing and creative expertise to make […]
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Kayla Graven named new executive director of Downtown Springfield, Inc.
Kayla Graven, Downtown Springfield, Inc.’s assistant director and market manager, will succeed Lisa Clemmons Stott as executive director, starting July 1. “Kayla has served DSI incredibly well both before and during the pandemic. She is well-versed in the goals and priorities of this organization and has demonstrated her ability to implement targeted programs that grow […]
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Marcus Johnson selected as new president and CEO of Springfield Urban League
Marcus Johnson will become the president and CEO of Springfield Urban League, effective July 1. He has worked for the organization since 2014, most recently as the quality assurance research and reporting officer, serving as an adviser to the current CEO, Nina Harris. Johnson graduated from Tuskegee University and holds a master’s degree in public […]