Aaron House launched Complete Computer Solutions in 2014 as a high school student who was part of the Sangamon CEO program where CEO stands for creating entrepreneurial opportunities. “The program’s mission is to inspire students to start businesses and stay invested in their local communities,” House said. “I had always been passionate about technology, so […]
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Clover Solutions LLC
Dr. Kelly Trutter founded Clover Solutions in January 2021 to address a critical gap within the Springfield community. She noticed that many middle and high school students with autism or related disorders were unable to access applied behavior analysis intervention and treatment.Trutter said, “My initial focus was on creating opportunities for these individuals with a […]
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Absolut Aesthetics & Wellness Medspa
Courtney Wilbern, founder and lead clinician of Absolut Aesthetics & Wellness Medspa, knows how a regular regimen of effective skin treatments can have a positive impact on your life. Wilbern combines her nursing education and experience with her advanced training in the art and science of aesthetics to be able to offer men and women […]
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LLCC expands, upgrades training facility for emergency services
The Springfield community needs more paramedics and emergency medical technicians, and Lincoln Land Community College is ready to train them. Three years ago, LLCC received a federal grant to address the “urgent community need” for emergency services workers. The funds were intended to pay for the renovation of Logan Hall on the LLCC campus to […]
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2025 class of Forty Under 40
The July issue of Springfield Business Journal highlights 40 young professionals who are under the age of 40 in the Springfield and neighboring business communities. These individuals are selected based on their contributions to our local business community and the community in which they reside. Click to view 2025 winners Click to view past winners For […]
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Jake Woollen
Jake Woollen 33 Occupation: Orchestra and choir conductor, Illinois Symphony Orchestra and Springfield Choral Society Email: jwoollen@ilsymphony.org Education: Bachelor of music in cello; master’s in orchestral conducting from University of Michigan; post-graduate studies at the Vienna University for the Performing Arts Affiliations: Illinois Symphony Orchestra; Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra; Springfield Choral Society; UIS Music; Sing […]
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Steve Hott
Steve Hott 34 Occupation: Supervisor of Illinois electrical operations at Ameren; owner of Central Illinois Gutters Email: S.hott1190@gmail.com Education: Bachelor of arts in business administration, University of Maine Family: Wife, Katlyn; children, Mila (8), Sam (6) and Laila (4) Affiliations/community activities: National Society of Leadership; Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce; American Business Club; Better Business Bureau […]
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Zach Stead
Zach Stead 39 Occupation: General superintendent of generation for CWLP’s generating facilities Email: zach.stead@gmail.com Education: Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; registered professional engineer. Family: Wife, Lauren; sons, Luke and Alex Affiliations/community activities: Rochester Competitive Baseball, head coach; Rochester Junior Football League, coach; Rochester Athletic Booster Club, member What is your guiding principle in life? Each morning I choose to be […]
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Jessica Barney
Jessica Barney 34 Occupation: Department administrator of internal medicine, SIU School of Medicine Email: jbarney@siumed.edu Education: MBA, Master's in nursing leadership Family: Husband, Justin; children, Noah and Sophia; Mom, Reny Drendel and sibling, Adam Drendel Affiliations/community activities: SIU Internal Medicine Community Advisory Board; volunteer with children’s programs at West Side Christian Church What is your guiding principle in life? My mother and my husband taught […]
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Adam McConnell
Adam McConnell 39 Occupation: Human Resources; associate HR business partner and employee relations lead at Horace Mann Email: adam.mcconnell@horacemann.com Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources management from Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota Family: Single Affiliations/community activities: Legislative director, Central Illinois Society for Human Resource Management board of directors (2025-present); Legislative committee member, Central Illinois Chapter SHRM […]
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Jessica Sisk
Jessica Sisk 39 Occupation: Director of residential operations, Hope Email: jsisk@hope.us Education: Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University Family: My fur babies, Luna and Ryno What led you to your current career? I began working at Hope 15 years ago and quickly realized I was working with a team of amazing people to support a […]