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 […]
People on the Move
Posted inColumns
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 […]
Posted inColumns
Sangamon CEO has new leadership
The board of directors for the Sangamon CEO program has unanimously approved new leadership. Nabih Elhajj, Sangamon CEO lead facilitator, has assumed the responsibility of program coordinator. Elhajj has been with the Sangamon CEO program since 2015. He has served on the curriculum committee and mentor committee and is the founding member of the CEO […]
Posted inColumns
O’Shea announces the addition of three new hires
O’Shea Builders has hired Ellie Kasparie as a regional marketing coordinator, Mike Holst as an estimator, and Lori Owens as a receptionist. All three will be based in the Springfield office, located at 3401 Constitution Drive. A native of Quincy, Illinois, Kasparie received a bachelor’s of science in marketing from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. […]
Posted inColumns
McMahon parts ways with Local First
After nearly six years, Bill McMahon will no longer be the executive director for Local First Springfield, as of June 15. Board president Val Yazell said, “Bill has taken us from a grassroots organization; he served as a great face and voice for Local First for many years. We’ve just grown so much in the […]
Posted inColumns
Kayla Graven joins DSI
Downtown Springfield, Inc. (DSI) has announced that Kayla Graven has been named program and events manager. Graven comes to DSI with six years of experience in fund development and event management in the non-profit sector. Previously she served as the fund development manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Illinois Capital Region and prior […]
Posted inColumns
New marketing and business development director of White Oaks Mall named
Lori Kiel has been named director of marketing and business development at White Oaks Mall. “We are thrilled to welcome Lori to our dynamic team at White Oaks Mall,” said Clay Emerich, general manager of the mall. “Her impressive marketing experience combined with her passion for business will be a tremendous asset as we broaden […]
Posted inColumns
Doug Cheatham joins Town and Country Bank
Town and Country Bank has announced that Doug Cheatham has joined the bank as executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer. Cheatham is responsible for overseeing the bank’s accounting, finance and credit departments. “Doug is an industry veteran with deep experience, a commitment to strategic leadership and a proven track record in increasing efficiency and […]
Posted inColumns
FWAI Architects hires three additional employees
FWAI Architects Inc. has recently hired three additional employees. The firm, located at 1 Northwest Plaza in downtown Springfield, has been responsible for a wide variety of both local and statewide projects over the past 40 years. Josh Siterlet, AIA, an NCARB Certified Architect, comes to FWAI Architects Inc. with 14 years of experience in […]
Posted inColumns
Kerber, Eck & Braeckel announces new partners
Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP has announced the admission of three new partners to the Springfield office effective May 1: Josh Clark, Kirsten Kienzler and Bethany Jaeger. Clark joined the Springfield office of Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP in 2004 and has approximately 14 years of accounting experience. Josh earned his Bachelor of Science and […]
Posted inColumns
Devin Cartwright joins Resource One
Devin Cartwright has joined Resource One as a sales coordinator. He said, “Working at Resource One Office is not your typical nine-to-five. Everyone here takes pride in their craft. We pay close attention to detail and listen carefully to our clients’ needs, and we produce fantastic results for projects big and small.” Cartwright studied interior […]
Posted inColumns
Scott Dahl appointed director of Convention & Visitors Bureau
Mayor Jim Langfelder has announced Scott Dahl as his appointment to be the next director for the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. Dahl has spent 25 years in association, lodging and tourism industries, generating record revenues in both lodging and association sectors. Since 2002, Dahl has served as the Director of Membership for the Illinois […]