Daphne Carter has joined the firm of Benjamin F. Edwards as a financial advisor. She previously worked with Edward Jones for more than nine years and at A.G. Edwards prior to that. “I’ve been in the industry about 20 years,” Carter said. “Long story short, I put quite a bit of thought into this move. […]
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Bret Benham and Matthew Sharpe promoted at Horace Mann
Horace Mann Educators Corporation has named Bret Benham to the position of Executive Vice President, Life and Retirement. Benham has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries, most recently as Senior Vice President, Retirement at Ameritas, a position he has held since August 2013. Prior to that, he held […]
Alexander Raw accepting new patients at Passavant OB/GYN
Alexander Raw, MD, a faculty member at SIU OB/GYN, is accepting new patients at Passavant OB/GYN. Raw, an obstetrician/gynecologist, recently completed his residency in obstetrics/gynecology at the SIU School of Medicine in Springfield. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2013. He holds undergraduate degrees in chemistry and […]
Niccole Clements takes on new position at PNC Bank
Niccole Clements has recently taken on a new position with PNC as vice president of community development banking. While she still lives in Springfield, she now covers a much larger territory in her new role. Clements said, “I’m still working with community development groups, but now it’s throughout central Illinois as well as St. Louis. […]
Michael Curtis promoted at Memorial Health System
Michael Curtis has been promoted to administrator of business development and strategic planning for Memorial Health System. He began his new duties on October 1. In his new role, Curtis will assume service line responsibility for business development, strategic planning, market outreach, volunteers, community service and community benefit. He will continue to provide support and […]
Tamar Kutz promoted at Memorial Health System
Tamar Kutz has been promoted to administrator of ambulatory operations for Memorial Health System, effective Oct. 1. In her new role, Kutz is responsible for Memorial Home Services, one of seven affiliates of Memorial Health System, which includes home health, home hospice, home infusion and durable medical equipment. She is also responsible for advanced care […]
Paul Ellis steps down as president of Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation
Springfield isn’t the only city in central Illinois looking for a new leader for their economic development organization. Paul Ellis has stepped down as president of the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation (JREDC) to take a position as director of economic development for the city of Fairview Heights, Illinois. Ellis explained, “I was approached by […]
Gary Hinkle joins Graham & Hyde Architects, Inc.
Gary Hinkle has joined the staff of Graham & Hyde Architects, Inc. Hinkle brings almost 20 years of previous architectural experience in the visual arts and the architectural profession to Graham & Hyde and previously worked for Nudo Products, J.H. Petty & Associates and Hurwitz Enterprises. “Gary brings a unique set of attributes to Graham […]
John Barber: Determined and persistent, an inspiration
John Barber, 79, lost his courageous fight against cancer on October 18. He was an inspiration for many during his last few years of life, joining CrossFit and continuing to stay active as much as he could. His inspiration, though, was something witnessed by many throughout his career. He was also determined, determined to improve […]
Kevin Seely named president and CEO at HSHS St. Francis Hospital
On Wednesday, Aug. 18, HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield announced the appointment of Kevin G. Seely, PA, MBA-HA, MS-IHMP, as president and CEO. Seely is the replacement for past president and CEO Patti Fischer, who now serves as the chief operating officer at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. With more than 25 years of […]
Capital Area REALTORS install 2018 officers and directors
On Sept, 28, Capital Area REALTORS installed the following officers and directors for 2018. Capital Area REALTORS is the voice for real estate in Sangamon County, representing 900+ members in all aspects of the real estate industry. For more information, visit http://seehouses.com. Officers: Ed Mahoney, ABR, President (RE/MAX Professionals) Jane Hay, GRI, SRS, President-elect (The […]
Brent R. Davis promoted from within at Edward Jones
Longtime Edward Jones employee Brent R. Davis was recently promoted to the position of regional leader for the Central Illinois region. Davis has been employed by the financial services firm for 21 years. Davis’ responsibilities as regional leader will include overseeing the firms’ regional branch offices, serving as a role model for the firms’ investment […]

