Troxell Insurance has named Kyle Dyson as the new chief operating officer, effective July 18. Since 1887, this is only the second time in the company’s history that a non-stakeholder will run the day-to-day operations of the agency, which is owned locally by six individuals and employs more 100 team members. In March, the agency […]
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Dr. Sameer Vohra to lead Illinois Department of Public Health
Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Dr. Sameer Vohra, a pediatrician and health care policy expert, to lead the Illinois Department of Public Health beginning Aug 1. Vohra, the founding chair of the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s Department of Population Science and Policy, follows Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who stepped down in March after leading […]
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Lynn Saputo starts position with the Illinois Sheriffs Association
Lynn Saputo is the membership marketing coordinator for the Illinois Sheriffs Association as of July 1. Prior to that, she spent 12 years with Springfield Park District, first as the general manager for Erin’s Pavilion and then as the director of recreation and marketing. “I was looking to scale back, retire a little if you […]
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Jason Jones named a partner with Eck, Schafer, & Punke, LLP
Jason Jones has been named a partner with Eck, Schafer and Punke, LLP. He joined the firm in November 2020 as a senior manager. Jones has more than 25 years’ experience in public accounting and the private sector providing audit, accounting and tax services across various industries, ranging from privately-held corporations to governmental and nonprofit […]
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Maryann Phillips is the new Springfield branch manager for Land of Lincoln Credit Union
Maryann Phillips is the new Springfield branch manager for Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU), located at 300 South Grand Ave. East. Phillips will oversee the sales and operations of the Springfield branch, as well as serving as a loan officer. Prior to joining LLCU, Phillips most recently served as a branch manager at PNC […]
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Rachel Dyas to join Springfield Public School District 186
After nearly nine years with Springfield Clinic, Rachel Dyas is leaving to become the coordinator of public relations, media and marketing for Springfield Public School District 186. “I’m a graduate of District 186 and I coached cheerleading and dance for Lanphier for 12 years,” said Dyas. “The kiddos have always been near and dear to […]
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Steve Koch announces retirement, sells financial planning practice to Jennifer Sylvia
After 36 years of helping clients plan for their financial goals and prepare for retirement, Steve Koch is making a transition of his own. He has sold his financial planning practice, Koch, Sylvia and Associates, 2621 Montega Drive, to Jennifer Sylvia. “I began working with my business partner 14 years ago in anticipation of this […]
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Haley Wilson joins the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln.
Haley Wilson has joined the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln as director of communications. She was most recently director of membership and communications for the Illinois Association of Community and Action Agencies, where she had worked since 2016. “As a Springfield native, I am truly grateful and honored to work for an organization […]
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Kelsey Hinckley joins President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel.
Kelsey Hinckley has joined the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel as event manager. Hinckley previously worked as the event manager for the Alzheimer’s Association and managed Walk to End Alzheimer’s events around central Illinois. She also served as the development manager for the American Lung Association and most recently worked […]
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Shellie Jones and Dennis Brasier join Chicago Title
Shellie Jones and Dennis Brasier have both joined Chicago Title. Jones is a residential escrow officer working out of the office at 3601 W. Wabash Ave. She most recently worked at Zelle Title Services and has also worked for Unique Personnel Consultants in Springfield. Brasier is a commercial and residential escrow officer, with a primary […]
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David Plake purchases Garrison Group
David Plake has purchased Garrison Group, the commercial real estate firm founded by Glen Garrison in 1991, but the company’s namesake will continue to be involved in the day-to-day operations. “Glen and I have been working on a succession plan for five years,” said Plake, who joined the company in 2009 after spending more than […]
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Dennis Lister, Andrew Novaria and Jeremy Travelstead have become partners of American Central Insurance.
Dennis Lister, Andrew Novaria and Jeremy Travelstead have become partners of American Central Insurance, effective March 1. Located at 3300 Hedley Road in Springfield, American Central Insurance is a locally owned, independent insurance agency established in 1987 that specializes in property and liability coverage for business of all sizes, personal insurance and employee benefits. “We […]