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 […]
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Dave MacDonna is the new executive director of Sangamon County Department of Community Resources
Dave MacDonna is the new executive director at Sangamon County Department of Community Resources. He began his new position on Sept. 14, replacing Sharmin Doering, who retired in January. MacDonna was most recently the career development manager for Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries. He has also worked as director of communication for both the Illinois’ […]
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Nichole Sperry joins Jim Wilson Interiors
After more than a decade with BUNN, Nichole Sperry has a new job with Jim Wilson Interiors and is also growing her own business, Raven Design. “I worked at BUNN as creative director for over 12 years, and I was looking for a different challenge,” said Sperry. In addition, she is also a partner in […]
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Karen Davis joins IHDA as deputy executive director
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has named Karen Davis as the deputy executive director. Davis, who resigned from her position on the IHDA board earlier this month, will assume her new role on Aug. 18. “Whether as vice chair of the IHDA board or through her work in the private sector, Karen Davis has […]
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Andrew Harby joins Country Financial
After more than 13 years with Neuhoff Communications, July 17 was Andrew Harby’s last day with the company. “It’s the only company I’ve ever worked for; I grew up in the business,” said Harby, who started working for Neuhoff while still in high school. For the past five years, he has served as the sales […]
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Hanson Professional Services hires structural designer and civil designer
Nathan Olejniczak, a structural designer, and A.J. Gabr, a civil designer, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters. Olejniczak will assist with structural design work for a variety of facilities. Prior to joining Hanson, he was a civil structural designer for Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, an engineering, environmental and surveying services firm in Springfield. […]