Nate Harris is the new CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association. Harris, of Springfield, replaces Josh Sharp as the leader of IFRA. Sharp left IFRA for another advocacy leadership role in early July after five years as CEO. Harris joins the IFRA from the Health Care Council of Illinois, where he served as legislative […]
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Sean Keeley joins Arena Food Service
Sean Keeley, a well-known name in the Springfield dining scene, is the new director of catering for Arena Food Service. Keeley spent the past two years as the executive chef at Broadgauge in Petersburg. Prior to that he was the lead culinary specialist at Lincoln Land Community College’s Culinary Institute and the executive chef and general […]
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Daniel Hirstein joins Security Bank
Daniel Hirstein has joined Security Bank as assistant vice president of mortgage lending, effective June 10. He has worked in the banking and lender sector for more than seven years, most recently at Morton Community Bank and U.S. Bank. A native of Springfield, Hirstein has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from MacMurray College in Jacksonville. […]
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Karen Gedrose joins United Way
Karen Gedrose has joined the United Way of Central Illinois as director of community initiatives, effective June 24. In this role, Gedrose will work with United Way’s grant partners and the community as a whole. “I am working with nonprofits in Sangamon and Menard counties and helping them apply for funding,” Gedrose said. She most […]
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Pam Hulten named director of Springfield Memorial Foundation
Pam Hulten has been named the new director of the Springfield Memorial Foundation, effective June 17. Springfield Memorial Foundation supports the mission of Springfield Memorial Hospital by helping to fund patient care, education and community health activities. Hulten previously served as director of development at University of Illinois Springfield, where she helped UIS achieve and […]
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Olivia Lohse joins Springfield Chamber
Olivia Lohse has joined the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce as its Young Professional Program Manager. In her role, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the RISE Springfield program and provides support to its executive committee and various subcommittees. Lohse attended University of Illinois Springfield, majoring in communications. Before joining to the Chamber of Commerce, […]
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Jay Roszhart to become CEO of Springfield Memorial Hospital
The Springfield Memorial Hospital board of directors has approved Jay Roszhart as the next president and CEO of the nonprofit hospital. Roszhart, who currently serves as president of the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group, will assume the role on July 1. “I’m honored by the opportunity to lead a hospital that has such an impact in […]
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Marcus Sanner joins SP Creativity
Marcus Sanner has joined SP Creativity as art director, responsible for providing artistic vision, design and creative for SP Creativity and its clients. SP Creativity is a full-service, creative boutique working with a range of industries. The firm, based in Springfield, has expertise in brand development, collateral, print and digital advertising, social media management, websites and […]
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Blackburn College selects next president
Larry K. Lee has been selected as the next president of Blackburn College, following a comprehensive national search and the unanimous recommendation by the presidential search committee and the board of trustees. Lee will succeed Dr. Gregory J. Meyer and begin his role on July 1. Lee currently serves as the vice president for finance […]
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Matthew Hutton joins Wellman Financial Services
Matthew Hutton has joined Wellman Financial Services as a financial adviser. The firm, located at 6300 S. Sixth Street Frontage Road East, includes Brandon Wellman and his staff, Heather Wellman and Yvonne Anderson. Hutton has been working in the personal financial industry in various capacities for more than 14 years and has been a certified […]
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Jeff Jurgens named Bloomington city manager
The city of Bloomington recently announced the appointment of Jeff Jurgens as its new city manager. Jurgens began his tenure after taking the oath of office on May 6. A central Illinois native, Jurgens brings a wealth of experience in municipal management and a deep understanding of the region, having previously served as a partner […]
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Dave Bretz, CFO of Heartland Credit Union, announces retirement
Dave Bretz, chief financial officer of Heartland Credit Union, will retire from his position effective May 1, after more than 33 years of service to the organization. Bretz joined the HCU Board of Directors in February 1991 and served on the board until June 1998. Following his tenure on the board, Bretz was hired at […]