People In Business

  IMPACT Strategies recently recognized three team members whose accomplishments reflect its company commitment to leadership, industry engagement, and continuous learning. Amber Trout receives NAWIC Connector & Community Award Amber Trout, senior Operations & Systems manager at IMPACT Strategies, was recently honored with the Connector & Community Award at the National Association of Women in…

Award-winning industry veteran brings extensive experience to new 1/4-mile dirt track in Belleville, Ill. Toby Kruse, a four-time recipient of the Race Promotion Monthly Regional Promoter of the Year award, has been named operating manager and lead promoter of local and regional racing events at the new Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway. In his role, Kruse will…

Michael Ashley recently joined Korte & Luitjohan Contractors Inc. (K&L) as its site safety specialist. Ashley retired in September 2025 after 40 years in the construction industry. His career began in 1985 as owner of Az Construction, a general construction company specializing in commercial, institutional, and industrial work. Ashley then worked at McCarthy as a…

Tourism continues to be a powerful economic driver across Illinois, generating billions in visitor spending, supporting thousands of jobs, and enhancing the quality of life in communities throughout the state. As destinations work to capitalize on growing travel demand and evolving visitor expectations, strong industry leadership remains essential to advancing Illinois’ tourism economy. To that…

  Circuit clerk, chief deputy circuit clerk and trial court administrator earn nationally recognized credentials Madison County Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae, Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk Missy Bickmore and Trial Court Administrator Ryan Anderson completed the Certified Court Manager (CCM) program, earning nationally recognized credentials through the Illinois Judicial College and the National Center for State…

Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. recently announced that two attorneys from the firm’s St. Louis office have been ranked in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, an industry-recognized annual guide ranking the leading law firms in the U.S. They are: Office Managing Principal Jessica L. Liss (Labor and Employment) Principal Andrew D. Kinghorn…

  Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced 10 inductees to the 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame. The SIUE Alumni Association Hall of Fame honors distinguished alumni who have made exceptional contributions in their careers, communities and to the University. This year’s Alumni Association honorees are: Lindy Noel, Kyle Anderson, Andy Manar, Scott Thoma, Ken Tilashalski,…

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) recently welcomed a new slate of members to its board of directors as it continues to advance the interests of engineers, architects, designers and engineering companies across the state. ACEC Illinois is the only statewide association dedicated solely to advocating on behalf of consulting engineering…

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office recently announced via social media that Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos D. Pulido has graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va., joining an elite group of law enforcement leaders from around the world. Pulido was among 255 law enforcement officers who graduated from the 298th Session of the FBI…