Erika Eigenbrod 37 Occupation: Veterinarian Email: eigenbrod3@gmail.com Education: Bachelor’s of science in animal science from University of Illinois Champaign Urbana and doctorate from University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Family: Husband, John; Our kids, Kaleb, Kodi and Kolt Affiliations/community activities: Vice president of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association What led you to your current career? A love of […]
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Rachel Thomas
Rachel Thomas 34 Occupation: Owner and jeweler of RLT Jewelry by Rachel Lauer Thomas Email: rltjewelry@yahoo.com Education: Bachelor's in psychology with a minor in art Family: Husband, Michael; daughter, Addy; bonus kids, Ethan and Jolee Affiliations/community activities: Partnerships with Butler Funeral Homes; First Steps Support Group; Five Star Vet; Staab Funeral Homes and Tails to Remember What […]
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Tim Sommer
Tim Sommer 39 Occupation: Chief of police, village of Rochester Email: tsom5985@gmail.com Education: Bachelor’s in law enforcement and justice administration Family: Spouse Ashleigh; daughter, Annabelle; son Henry Affiliations/community activities: Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police; Sangamon County Law Enforcement Executives; Central Illinois Association of Law Enforcement Executives; Massey Commission Law Enforcement Hiring, Training, Wellness and Cultural Competency Workgroup; Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors; Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special […]
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Ginny Evans
Ginny Evans 39 Occupation: Director of patient experience and hospitality for Memorial Health Email: evans.ginny@mhsil.com Education: Bachelor of business administration and marketing from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; MBA from University of North Florida Family: Husband, Aaron Evans; sons, Desmond (8) and Emric (5) Affiliations/community activities: Project SEARCH host; Memorial patient experience advisory committees What is […]
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Larry Luster III
Larry Luster II 39 Occupation: Lobbyist and real estate investor Email: larry@grconsultingil.com Education: William Rainey Harper College; Southern Illinois University Carbondale Family: Wife, Sierra; children, Kenadie, 17, Olivia, 6 Affiliations/community activities: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Omega Nu Chapter What is your guiding principle in life? If you make a mistake, make it going 200 miles […]
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Trae Covington
Trae Covington 33 Occupation: State Farm agent and partner at TD Capital Ventures, LLC Email: trae@traefromsf.com Education: Bachelor’s in criminal justice Family: Wife, Marguerite; parents, Terry and Carla Covington; siblings, Taija Charnley and Terry Grigsby Affiliations/community activities: American Business Club; community sponsors of Gonzo’s Legacy: The Zack Defreitas Project; Rumble Around the Lake; trunk or treat; Voices of […]
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Greg Moredock
Greg Moredock 36 Occupation: Corporation counsel for the city of Springfield Email: Gregory.moredock@springfield.il.us Education: Bachelor of science in business administration, University of Dayton; juris doctorate, University of Cincinnati College of Law Family: Wife, Annie; daughter, Maggie and parents Bill and Sue Moredock Affiliations/community activities: Illinois State Bar Association, Board of Governors; Sangamon County Bar Association, board member; […]
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Sarah Moore
Sarah Moore 39 Occupation: Chief compliance officer, BOS Asset Management, LLC Email: sarah@bosassetmanagement.com Education: Industry qualifications include: Series 7 General Securities Representative; Series 24 General Securities Principal; Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Exam Family: Husband, Troy; daughter, Corrine (18); son, Kingston (7) Affiliations/community activities: Community education co-chair, Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair executive board […]
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Vistrit Choudhary
Vistrit Choudhary 32 Occupation: Health policy coordinator at SIU School of Medicine Email: vistrit.c@gmail.com Education: Master’s degree in public policy, University of Chicago Family: Wife, Melessia; cats, Luna and Benzene; dog, Nala Affiliations/community activities: Rural Health Leadership fellow, National Rural Health Association; chair, Administrative Professionals Council, SIU School of Medicine What led you to your current career? While […]
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Women Of Influence 2025
For 22 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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Monica Walls-Butler
In any one day, Monica Walls-Butler might be setting up a tea for young girls, helping teenage boys learn to tie a tie, taking voting-age teens to the polls, helping facilitate peer-to-peer discussions or mentoring a student. As a family and community engagement liaison for Springfield Public School District 186 at Southeast High School, Walls-Butler […]
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June Agamah
June Agamah lives a life of purpose, inspired by her deep faith. Even when witnessing incredible adversity, she finds joy. She also radiates joy – through her warm smile, friendly disposition, caring attitude and the colorful clothes she wears. June’s mantra comes from Philippians 2:3-4, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, […]