Veteran radio personality Chris Murphy is moving to the Bloomington-Normal market for what he refers to as “the last media job” of his career with Great Plains Media. Murphy has worked for Mid-West Family Broadcasting for 26 years, 21 of those in Springfield. He currently hosts the WMAY morning show, along with Greg Bishop, and […]
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Steve Schoeffel promoted to managing director of SMTD
Steve Schoeffel, the deputy managing director for the Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) is being promoted to managing director as of Jan. 1. Frank Squires, who has managed the district since 2012 after serving on the board of trustees for 14 years, is retiring. Brian Brewer, chair of the board of trustees, said the board […]
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Greg Moredock now a shareholder of Sorling, Northrup, Hanna, Cullen & Cochran, Ltd.
Gregory Moredock has been elected as a shareholder of the firm Sorling, Northrup, Hanna, Cullen & Cochran, Ltd., effective Jan. 1, 2021. Moredock has been an associate at Sorling Northrup since 2013, when he joined the firm following his graduation from law school. He concentrates his practice in municipal and administrative law and civil litigation. […]
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CEFCU names Matt Mamer as next CEO, replacing Mark Spenny
Matt Mamer has been named the next president and CEO of Citizens Equity First Credit Union, replacing Mark Spenny, who plans to retire May 1, 2021. CEFCU is headquartered in Peoria but has three branches in Springfield, in addition to other locations, and total assets of $6.8 billion. Mamer began his career at CEFCU 25 […]
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Mary Starmann-Harrison, president and CEO of HSHS, to retire in 2021
Hospital Sisters Health System has announced that Mary Starmann-Harrison, president and CEO of HSHS, will retire in the second half of 2021. Starmann-Harrison has led the system for almost 10 years and will assist in transitioning her successor prior to her retirement in 2021. Korn Ferry has been retained to begin a national search for […]
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Karen Whitney’s term as interim chancellor to be extended at UIS
Karen Whitney began serving as interim chancellor at University of Illinois Springfield in June, and now it appears she will continue in that capacity through June 2022. On Monday, University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen announced that he is recommending that Whitney’s appointment be extended by one year. The university’s board of trustees will […]
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Jordan Powell to join Illinois Health and Hospital Association
Jordan Powell will join the Illinois Health and Hospital Association as senior vice president of health policy and finance on Dec. 14. Powell will be responsible for providing analytical leadership on strategic policy, payment system, health equity and health care reform issues affecting hospitals and health systems. “We are excited that Jordan Powell is joining […]
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Marc Camp joins Barcom Security
Marc Camp is the new central Illinois business development manager for Barcom Security, a Swansea-based company that is expanding its reach. The company provides residential, small business, commercial and enterprise security systems “Barcom Security was founded back in 1976, so they’ve been around for a while. It’s still family owned and operated,” said Camp. “They’ve […]
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Dan Kepner has joined the law firm of Brown, Hay & Stephens, effective Nov. 1.
Dan Kepner has joined the law firm of Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP as an of counsel attorney, effective Nov. 1. Kepner concentrates his practice on the representation of injured parties in personal injury actions. He also maintains a general practice, including civil litigation, family law, real estate, insurance and probate matters, and represents clients […]
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Dallas Lee Whittaker joins Marine Bank Trust and Investment Team
Dallas Lee Whittaker has joined the Marine Bank Trust and Investment Team. He retired from Prudential Financial, effective Oct. 12, after more than 20 years with the company and has now taken on a new role as senior vice president of the Marine Bank and Trust Investment Management Department. “We are excited to welcome Dallas […]
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Dr. Tracey Smith starting new job with Illinois Public Health Association
Dr. Tracey Smith is joining the Illinois Public Health Association, 500 W. Monroe, as director of programs and community health, effective Oct. 1. Smith comes to IPHA with a wealth of experience, having most recently served as director of family medicine population health and community outreach and executive director of the Office of Community Initiatives […]
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Jordan Coffey serving as guest chef for Bistro Verde
Bistro Verde, Lincoln Land Community College’s student-run café, has opened this semester as Bistro To Go for curbside pickup. Local chef Jordan Coffey, formerly of American Harvest and of the upcoming Luminary Kitchen & Provisions, is serving as the executive guest chef instructor for this fall’s student-led restaurant. The menu includes items such as smoked […]