Dr. Rebekah Hovland, an internal medicine and pediatric physician, has begun her practice at Memorial Physician Services — Koke Mill. A graduate of Rochester High School and Augustana College, Hovland received her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2013, and completed residency at Greenville Health System in Greenville, South Carolina. Hovland […]
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CFLL announces hire of Aren Dow
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln announces the hire of Aren Dow as programs and marketing associate. Dow, an alumnus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications, previously worked as a reporter and copy editor for Decatur’s Herald & Review where he won multiple awards for news […]
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Ardoin named human resources manager at Hanson
Hanson Professional Services Inc. announced that Rob Ardoin has been named human resources manager at the Springfield-based engineering firm. Previously, Ardoin was the human resources business partner at H.D. Smith Speciality Solutions in Springfield and a recruiter for Memorial Health System in Springfield. Ardoin replaces retiring human resources manager Tracye O’Connor, who has been with […]
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Croke named INCIL executive director
By Patrick Yeagle Growing up the son of deaf parents, Ryan Croke knew well the challenges faced by people with disabilities. Now, Croke brings that understanding to his new role as executive director of the Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL). Croke’s appointment follows the retirement of founding executive director Ann Ford earlier […]
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Springfield trivia buff to appear on Jeopardy! gameshow
By Patrick Yeagle Jill Staunton of Springfield was always a curious child – so much so that her fourth grade teacher referred to her as a “walking encyclopedia.” That love of learning has earned Staunton a spot on the gameshow Jeopardy! this week. In her day job, Staunton is a caseworker for the Illinois Department […]
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Security Bank announces promotions of Beck, Howe
Security Bank announced this month the promotions of two people to vice president. Morgan Beck was promoted to vice president of finance, while Todd Howe was promoted to vice president of commercial banking. Beck, a CPA, began her career at Security Bank 13 years ago as an administrative assistant, later gaining experience in loan servicing, […]
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Bull appointed president of Sherman chamber
By Patrick Yeagle Sean Bull has lived in Sherman his whole life, so it’s especially meaningful to him that he was appointed president of the Sherman Area Chamber of Commerce this month. “This is the community I grew up in,” he said. “I’ve got a lot of love for the community and respect for the […]
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HSHS names new VP and chief physician executive
Hospital Sisters Health System announced this week the appointment of Dr. Kenneth Johnson as vice president and chief physician executive. Johnson currently serves as chief physician executive for HSHS Eastern Wisconsin Division. Mary Starmann-Harrison, president and CEO of HSHS, says Johnson will lead initiatives to improve quality, patient safety and clinical integration. “We look forward […]
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ISO announces Ken Lam as next music director
Following a two-year search and try-outs by four renowned conductors, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra announced today that Ken Lam will be its new music director. Originally from Hong Kong, Lam left a career as an international corporate attorney to pursue his passion for music. He received unanimous support from ISO’s board of directors and search […]
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Rives to lead Sangamon Auditorium
Bryan Rives will lead Sangamon Auditorium at the University of Illinois Springfield as the venue’s next director. Rives is transitioning into the role as current director Robert Vaughn prepares to retire at the beginning of October. “I am excited to be returning to the great state of Illinois,” said Rives, who most recently served as […]
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Conklin named CFO, executive VP at Horace Mann
Springfield-based Horace Mann Educators Corporation has named Bret Conklin executive vice president and chief financial officer. Conklin, who started working at Horace Mann 15 years ago, has served as acting CFO since January due to the hospitalization and passing of Horace Mann’s former CFO, Dwayne Hallman. Conklin previously served as senior vice president, controller and […]
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Klickna to retire as IEA president
By Patrick Yeagle When Cinda Klickna first started teaching in 1973, it was a yearly event for teachers to be pulled out of their classrooms in April, handed a pink slip and told to continue teaching until the end of the year. “We waited all summer to know whether we were going to be rehired,” […]