Age: 39 Occupation: Wealth adviser/president at Evergreen Wealth Email: erin.crumly@EGWadvisors.com Education: Bachelor of Science, finance and insurance, Illinois State University Family: Parents, Kevin and Diane Crumly; two siblings Affiliations/community activities: CFP Board; St Pat’s School; Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln What led you to your career? My father started our company in the […]
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Jessica K. Covey
Age: 34 Occupation: Regional hospice care coordinator Email: jessica.covey@transitionscare.com Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration; master’s degree in communication; Leadership Springfield Graduate 2023 Affiliations/community activities: Ambassador, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce; board member, Senior Services; board member, Illinois Women in Leadership; chair, Athena Award What is your guiding principle in life? Lead with compassion, serve with […]
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Eli Cook
Age: 30 Occupation: Financial adviser, growth and development director Email: eli.cook@nm.com Education: Bachelor of Accounting, University of Illinois Springfield Family: Wife, Lindsay; mom, Leeann; dad, Jay; sister, Caley Affiliations/community activities:Rotary; UIS Professional Network; life member, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; member, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers What is your guiding principle in life? I often ask myself, […]
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Joe Byington
age: 33 Occupation: Co-owner, SB Insurance & Co. Email: jbyington@sbinsco.com Education: Bachelor of Science, history and psychology, Illinois College Family: Daughter, Kenzie Affiliations/community activities: President, Virden Chamber of Commerce; American Business Club of Springfield; volunteer wrestling coach, North Mac High School; Big I of Illinois What is your guiding principle in life? I try to […]
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Jacob Bullard
Age: 37 Occupation: Assistant branch manager, Anderson Electric Email: jacobb@anderson-electric.com Education: Bachelor of Science, construction management, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; associate’s degree in applied science, electrical distribution, Lincoln Land Community College Family: Wife, Jessica Affiliations/community activities: American Business Club of Springfield, Ansar Shrine What is your guiding principle in life? Build things that last and […]
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Jason Beatty
Age: 39Occupation: Certified financial planner; federally licensed tax practitioner Email: jbeattty@gmail.com Education: Master of Business Administration, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Family: Wife, Danielle; sons, Dawson, 5, and Preston, 2 Affiliations/community activities: West Side Christian Church and Island Bay Yacht Club What is your guiding principle in life? I strive to leave things better than I found them, […]
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Sarah Adams
Age: 37Occupation: Curator, Springfield Art Association Email: collections@springfieldart.org Education: Master’s degree in museum studies from University of Kansas; Bachelor of Arts in religious studies from Western Illinois University Family: Just three incredibly spoiled cats Affiliations/community activities: Secretary, social media chair and editor of Historico, Sangamon County Historical Society; percussionist, Trinity Wind Ensemble; pianist in lobby […]
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Jeremy Adams
Age: 36Occupation: CPA, partner at KEB Email: jeremya@kebcpa.com Education: Bachelor of Arts, accounting, Illinois Wesleyan University Family: Wife, Misty; sons, Mason, 4, and Cohen, 1 Affiliations/community activities: Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; member, Illinois CPA Society; member, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce; treasurer, Springfield Noon Lions Club; past board member and treasurer, Springfield Art Association; graduate […]
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Women of Influence 2026
For 23 years, Springfield Business Journal has partnered with Security Bank for the annual Women of Influence program, which honors local women for their contributions to the Springfield area community. Selected by their peers through submitted nominations, all have made important contributions to the community at large. We hope you enjoy reading the profiles of […]
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Springfield Clinic (alumni)
Founded in 1939, Springfield Clinic is one of the largest physician-led multi-specialty medical practices in Illinois. With more than 650 physicians and advanced-practice practitioners, Springfield Clinic delivers care across more than 80 specialties and subspecialties in approximately 70 locations. The clinic serves patients in more than 20 counties across central Illinois, and its mission is […]
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Springfield Urban League
For nearly 100 years, the Springfield Urban League has stood as a pillar of advocacy, opportunity and empowerment for central Illinois. From the earliest days in the fall of 1926, the Springfield Urban League has been a steadfast companion to families navigating the tides of history. “We’ve stood strong through the civil rights movement and […]
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Sacred Heart Convent of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois
Sacred Heart Convent of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield has a history dating back more than 150 years. “In 1873, six sisters were sent from Springfield, Kentucky, to Jacksonville, Illinois,” SHC administrator Becky Woiwode said. “They carried with them the itinerant spirit of St. Dominic De Guzman of France, who lived and preached about God […]