Charlie White has joined First Women’s Bank as a senior vice president business development officer. The bank, which will celebrate four years in business in July, describes itself as “the nation’s only bank with a strategic focus on supporting the women’s economy and closing the gender lending gap.” White spent nearly seven years as a […]
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Hinshaw adds health care partner to Springfield practice
Katie Anderson has joined the health care practice group in the Springfield office of Hinshaw & Culbertson. Previously with Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, she brings significant in-house experience at a hospital and regional health system, in addition to private law practice. “Katie adds significant knowledge of the inner workings and business considerations for health […]
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Will Stevenson returns to WTAX
Will Stevenson is returning to Springfield and will once again be working for radio station WTAX. Stevenson will start his new role as editor-in-chief of CapitolCityNow.com on May 5. He will also have some anchoring and reporting duties and be the fill-in host for WTAX Morning Newswatch. Stevenson was previously employed at WTAX from 2015-2017, […]
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Tom Lex to retire from Heartland Credit Union
Tom Lex, president and CEO of Heartland Credit Union, has announced he plans to retire in February 2026 after a 45-year career with the organization. “Throughout this journey, I have been fortunate to work alongside an outstanding board and dedicated staff, whose commitment and teamwork have made our success possible,” Lex said. Lex joined HCU […]
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New CEO for Memorial Health
Dr. Mandy C. Eaton has joined Memorial Health as the organization’s president and CEO. She succeeds Ed Curtis, who retired on March 31 after a 50-year career with Memorial. “It was evident to me that Memorial Health is here to serve its community, and the mission of this health system aligns so well with my […]
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Bonni Waters retiring from JREDC
Bonni Waters is retiring after nearly three decades with the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation. Her journey with the JREDC began in 1996 as an administrative assistant. Over the years, her role evolved, first to market research analyst and eventually to vice president. Waters has helped to shape the organization’s strategies, ensuring that Jacksonville and the […]
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Jeff Myers joins Hanson Professional Services
Jeff Myers recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters as a senior project manager. He will work to advance Hanson’s Illinois Department of Transportation and local government transportation engineering endeavors and serve as a project manager for transportation engineering projects. Myers worked for IDOT for more than 30 years, most recently as the Region […]
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Allen Schmale named CEO of United Community Bank
Allen Schmale has been named president and chief executive officer of United Community Bank, effective immediately. He had been serving as interim president and CEO since Aug. 30. “Allen is the ideal leader for this role,” said Bob Narmont, chairman of the UCB board of directors. “His deep banking expertise, dedication to serving our customers […]
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Jean Bruner Jachino joins United Way
Jean Bruner Jachino has joined United Way of Central Illinois as the new director of strategic partnerships. In this role, she will lead and manage the organization’s fundraising efforts with corporate and business communities, serving as a strategic adviser, expert fundraiser and partnership manager. “Jean’s depth of experience in business development and her passion for […]
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Dan Cody joins Eck, Schafer and Punke
Dan Cody has joined Eck, Schafer and Punke, LLP as senior manager. The firm, headquartered in downtown Springfield, has been in business since 1994. Cody has more than 25 years’ experience in public accounting and the private sector providing audit, accounting and tax services for individuals and businesses across various industries, ranging from privately held […]
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Springfield gets a city planner
Sean Pritchard is many things: 35 years old, a father of five, a lifelong northender and, as of this month, the first city planner in Springfield’s 203-year history. His appointment to the post within the city’s Office of Planning and Economic Development, which garners a salary of nearly $90,000, raised eyebrows among some in the […]
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Ray Williams to retire as CEO of Springfield Clinic
Springfield Clinic CEO Ray Williams will retire effective Dec. 31 after serving in that role for eight years. “Making the decision to retire was not easy, but my family must come first at this stage of life,” Williams said. “It has been an incredible honor to serve as Springfield Clinic’s CEO, working alongside such talented […]