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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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New catering venture from Sean Keeley and Shannon Mathis
Chef Sean Keeley and Shannon Mathis have teamed up to bring a new catering venture, Artisan & Company, to the Springfield area this fall. Artisan & Company will offer private and executive catering services featuring custom menus for private dinner parties, executive and corporate dinners, charity fundraisers, political functions, and in-home cooking demonstrations. Cuisine will […]
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TCB announces commercial banking promotions
Town and Country Financial Corporation, the parent company for Town and Country Bank, recently announced multiple promotions within their commercial banking leadership team. Grant Franklin is now Executive Vice President and Director of Commercial Banking. Steve Gnuse is now Executive Vice President and Community Bank President – Sangamon County. Matt Simhauser is now Senior Vice […]
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Local Godfather’s Pizza franchisees purchase Dew Chilli Parlor
Mike Monseur and John Leskovisek, the owners of three central Illinois Godfather’s Pizza franchises, recently purchased the Dew Chilli Parlor from Mark Roberts III, located at 1216 S. Fifth St., in Springfield. The historic chilli parlor is located just a half-block off Route 66, and has a strong tradition of serving tavern-style chilli. Monseur and […]
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Hovland joins Memorial Physician Services at Koke Mill
Dr. Rebekah Hovland, an internal medicine and pediatric physician, has begun her practice at Memorial Physician Services — Koke Mill. A graduate of Rochester High School and Augustana College, Hovland received her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2013, and completed residency at Greenville Health System in Greenville, South Carolina. Hovland […]
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CFLL announces hire of Aren Dow
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln announces the hire of Aren Dow as programs and marketing associate. Dow, an alumnus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications, previously worked as a reporter and copy editor for Decatur’s Herald & Review where he won multiple awards for news […]
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Big changes at Rolling Meadows Brewery
In the wake of the passing of Connie Regan, the operations manager and a co-founder of Rolling Meadows Brewery, the local craft brewery near Cantrall announces several new phases of development. Rolling Meadows Brewery is now operating under the name Rolling Meadows Farm Brewery. The name change pays testament to the rural location of the […]
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Ardoin named human resources manager at Hanson
Hanson Professional Services Inc. announced that Rob Ardoin has been named human resources manager at the Springfield-based engineering firm. Previously, Ardoin was the human resources business partner at H.D. Smith Speciality Solutions in Springfield and a recruiter for Memorial Health System in Springfield. Ardoin replaces retiring human resources manager Tracye O’Connor, who has been with […]