Larry Sapp, a well-known local real estate developer, has joined Garrison Group as a broker. Sapp began his real estate career as an agent with Lincoln Land Development in 1975 and most recently served as president and managing broker of the company. Lincoln Land Development has been responsible for a number of projects in the […]
People on the Move
People on the move at Hanson Professional Services
Ronda Folkerts has joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. as chief financial officer as Jo Ellen Keim, CPA, transitions into retirement. “Jo has done an outstanding job during her 23 years with us,” Sergio “Satch” Pecori, P.E., Hanson’s chairman and CEO, said. “She was our first CFO, and her financial leadership has helped us grow from […]
News from Springfield Clinic
Springfield Clinic has announced the promotion of Cal Thomas to vice president of marketing and business development. Thomas has served as both a director and senior director in business development and physician recruitment over the past seven years. In addition, Springfield Clinic has hired Zach Kerker as director of marketing and communications. He comes to […]
Tim Robinson and Jason LeMasters join Marine Bank
Tim Robinson and Jason LeMasters have joined Marine Bank as vice presidents of mortgage lending for the Springfield market. Both lenders assist home buyers, ranging from first-time buyers to vacation home buyers, with all types of home loans including conventional, FHA, VA and USDA. Robinson has more than a decade of experience in mortgage underwriting, […]
Amy Beadle named new sales manager at Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Amy Beadle has been named the new sales manager at the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, effective Sept. 4. She previously worked as the convention sales manager for the CVB until 2011, when she began her current position as the marketing leader for Scheels. B eadle noted that since she has a long history in […]
Heather Gutmann hired at Town and Country Bank
Town and Country Bank has hired Heather Gutmann as a new member of the trust department team. Gutmann serves as vice president, senior trust officer and manages the administration of personal trust accounts, including estates, trusts, guardianships, investment agency and retirement plan accounts in all TCB markets. “Heather is an excellent addition to the trust […]
Wayne Utterback accepts a position at Illinois Association of Park Districts
Wayne Utterback has accepted a position as director of communications and digital content for the Illinois Association of Park Districts. He most recently worked as the communications manager for the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, a position he had held since February 2013. Utterback has a degree in news editorial from Southern Illinois University Carbondale […]
Esther Seitz named partner for Hinshaw & Culbertsons Springfield office
The national law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP has announced the election of 12 attorneys as new partners of the firm, effective July 1, 2018. Located in nine of the firm’s offices throughout the U.S., one of the new partners is Esther Seitz, who practices at the firm’s Springfield office, located at 400 S. […]
Sara Wojcicki Jimenez to Serve as Director of Marketing and Communications for the HSHS Central Illinois Division Hospitals
Sara Wojcicki Jimenez has been hired to serve as director of marketing and communications for the HSHS Central Illinois Division (CID) hospitals which includes HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield and HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville. Jimenez will join the CID team […]
Steve Adkins and Andrew Wylie join NUDO Products
Wall and ceiling panel manufacturer NUDO Products, a business unit of Verzatec America, has recently hired new president Steve Adkins and vice president and general manager Andrew Wylie. Over the past 18 years, Adkins has proven to be a strategic leader of Stabilit America, which is a part of the privately- held Grupo Verzatec family […]
Andrew (AJ) Sheehan Joins Heyl Roysters Springfield Office
Andrew (AJ) Sheehan has joined Heyl Royster’s Springfield office. Sheehan focuses his practice on the defense of workers’ compensation claims. Prior to joining Heyl Royster, he was in a civil practice for three years representing employers and insurers throughout Illinois and Missouri. Sheehan has appeared before both the Illinois and Missouri Workers’ Compensation Commissions. He […]
Eric Berglund selected as first CEO of LLEDC
The newly formed Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation (LLEDC) has selected Eric Berglund as their first CEO. His selection was announced at a press conference held on July 16 at Innovate Springfield. In introducing Berglund, Hy Bunn, who serves as chair of the LLEDC board, said, “I think it’s fitting we’re meeting in Innovate […]

