People In Business

Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass torts firms and a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that the firm’s named shareholder Jayne Conroy has been appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee (PEC) for the hair relaxer products injury multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the U.S.…

AAIC inc. recently welcomed Justin Scott to its growing team. He will fill a Project Management role and will serve in that capacity on several upcoming, exciting projects.  He will also assist AAIC’s construction administration team on current projects under construction. “Justin is a detail-orientated and organized individual who will strengthen our current design and…

West Star Aviation recently announced the promotion of George Laiten to the Director of Bombardier Business Development at their East Alton, Ill. (ALN) facility. Laiten will focus on new business opportunities with customers, vendors and OEMs while collaborating across departments and sites to identify key enhancements and solutions for West Star’s valued customers. Since 2011,…

The Village of Glen Carbon has recently appointed Erika Heil as its new Director of Community Development, to oversee its and building and zoning department and economic development initiatives. Heil brings with her a wide range of economic development experience, working in Illinois and Missouri on local, state-wide, and regional-level programs. Heil will begin her…

Inaugural Mission Partner of the Month recognized along with DAISY Award and Sunflower Award honorees OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center today bestowed its inaugural Mission Partner of the Month Award to Cindy Stamper, a Mission Partner with more than 20+ years of service at the hospital. Stamper, who currently serves as Transporter in the Surgery…

Wiegmann Associates has added Gregg Edwards and Justin McNabb as project managers. As project managers, Edwards and McNabb are responsible for providing detailed, cost-effective management of Wiegmann’s mechanical and HVAC system projects to meet client and company goals. Duties include managing subcontractors, coordinating RFI submittals and change orders, managing labor and maintaining job site safety,…

Six graduating seniors in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design program are preparing to compete for the university’s most prestigious art prize — the Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award. The finalists were announced on March 2 and come from a variety of disciplines, including metalsmithing, art education and painting. The exhibition is from April 17 through April…

West Star Aviation recently announced the promotion of Madelyn Pagano Pierce to Interior and Paint Designer at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Pagano Pierce has over 15 years of aviation experience, with a bachelor’s degree in Interior design from Missouri State University. “Madelyn excels at bringing each customer a unique experience with all our…

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has recognized Cedric Harville, II, Ph.D., MPH, with the 2022-23 Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award for his exemplary scholarship and commitment to conducting outstanding and timely research. Harville is an assistant professor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s (SEHHB) Department of Applied Health. His research…

Sheryl A. Tucker, who has extensive experience in higher education leadership, will become Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, pending approval by the SIU Board of Trustees at its April 27 meeting. In her new role, Tucker will serve as the university’s chief academic officer and lead a team…