By Patrick Yeagle Growing up the son of deaf parents, Ryan Croke knew well the challenges faced by people with disabilities. Now, Croke brings that understanding to his new role as executive director of the Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL). Croke’s appointment follows the retirement of founding executive director Ann Ford earlier […]
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Read named project manager of Resource One division
Springfield office design and furniture company Resource One announced this week that Jennifer Read has been named project manager for the company’s Agile Resource division. Read has worked for Resource One for 14 years, most recently as a project manager. Her new project manager position in the company’s Agile Resource division means she will work […]
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Kulek, Lynch each named partner-in-charge at Sikich
Two Springfield CPAs have been named partner-in-charge at professional services firm Sikich LLP. The firm announced on July 19 that Joe Kulek has been named partner-in-charge of agribusiness services, which offers services like audits, accounting and investments to businesses in the agriculture industry. “At a time when the entire agriculture supply chain faces pressure from […]
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Davis resigning from Planning and Economic Development
By Patrick Yeagle Karen Davis is resigning as director of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Springfield. Davis made the announcement Tuesday at the Springfield City Council meeting. She has served in the position since June 2015, when she was appointed by Springfield mayor Jim Langfelder. Davis said her next job will be […]
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Springfield trivia buff to appear on Jeopardy! gameshow
By Patrick Yeagle Jill Staunton of Springfield was always a curious child – so much so that her fourth grade teacher referred to her as a “walking encyclopedia.” That love of learning has earned Staunton a spot on the gameshow Jeopardy! this week. In her day job, Staunton is a caseworker for the Illinois Department […]
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Security Bank announces promotions of Beck, Howe
Security Bank announced this month the promotions of two people to vice president. Morgan Beck was promoted to vice president of finance, while Todd Howe was promoted to vice president of commercial banking. Beck, a CPA, began her career at Security Bank 13 years ago as an administrative assistant, later gaining experience in loan servicing, […]
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Bull appointed president of Sherman chamber
By Patrick Yeagle Sean Bull has lived in Sherman his whole life, so it’s especially meaningful to him that he was appointed president of the Sherman Area Chamber of Commerce this month. “This is the community I grew up in,” he said. “I’ve got a lot of love for the community and respect for the […]
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Handley joins Alignlife
Emily Handley has joined AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center. Handley will serve as a massage therapist. “Having Emily on board is a great asset to our patients,” said AlignLife of Springfield owner and chiropractor Dr. Bryne Willey. “With a combined approach, chiropractic and massage therapy, we are able to better offer a […]
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Rourke joins Arthur J Gallagher as insurance advisor
Chris Rourke of Springfield has joined Arthur J Gallagher & Co. as an insurance advisor. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is a global insurance broker with offices in 130 countries. The company acquired Nicoud Insurance Services in March, and the Springfield office of Nicoud remains at the same location. It is managed by area senior […]
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O’Hearn confirmed to lead Lincoln Library
The Springfield City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved William O’Hearn as director of Lincoln Library. O’Hearn comes to Springfield from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was most recently supervisor of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Downtown Branch. He will be paid $85,000 and will have 12 months to establish residency in Springfield.
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HSHS names new VP and chief physician executive
Hospital Sisters Health System announced this week the appointment of Dr. Kenneth Johnson as vice president and chief physician executive. Johnson currently serves as chief physician executive for HSHS Eastern Wisconsin Division. Mary Starmann-Harrison, president and CEO of HSHS, says Johnson will lead initiatives to improve quality, patient safety and clinical integration. “We look forward […]
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Kuhar moves to Wanless-Spengler
Springfield real estate broker James “Jim” Kuhar has moved to Wanless-Spengler Ltd. Kuhar previously worked at a Springfield office of KellerWilliams Realty established by a managing broker in Bloomington. Kuhar could not be reached for comment. Contact Patrick Yeagle at patrick@springfieldbusinessjournal.com.