People In Business

Lewis and Clark Community College’s newest dean isn’t new to the college at all – he’s been teaching mathematics there since 1997. Randy Gallaher, of Brighton, celebrated his 25th anniversary at Lewis and Clark in 2022 as a professor of mathematics, then started the new year in his new role – Dean of Liberal Arts,…

The McKendree University Board of Trustees, under the direction of Chairman Dan Lett ‘91, are pleased to announce a multi-year contract extension to President Daniel Dobbins ’81 through June 30, 2026. “We are thrilled with the accomplishments at McKendree University over the past three years,” Lett said. “Despite the challenges facing higher education, McKendree University…

  On Feb. 15, 2023, Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser recognized one of his employees for six decades of service. “I want to honor one of my amazing employees,” Slusser said. “Lerleane (Payne) Chavis, celebrated 60 years working for the Treasurer’s Office on Jan. 7.” Slusser said Treasurer George Musso hired Chavis in 1963 and…

Five doctors from Neurosurgery of St. Louis (NSL), an independent physician’s group serving St. Louis and Metro East Illinois, were recently recognized on a list of Best Doctors in St. Louis. The list was created by Castle Connolly, an independent healthcare research and information company that compiles information to help people find the best and…

Leslie Forrester of Education (at center in photo) has been named as Alton Memorial Hospital’s February 2023 Employee of the Month. She received the honor on Feb. 14 from AMH President Dave Braasch and Lisa Blaes, manager of Education. Her co-workers say, “Leslie can stop and prioritize when something comes up that needs immediate attention.…

West Star Aviation recently announced that Avionics Technical Sales Manager Mike Sichmeller of East Alton, Ill. (ALN) has been nominated by a committee of industry peers for the AEA Member of the Year Award. AEA has selected five nominees this year, and the winner will be announced at their annual convention in April. The annual…

Distinguished research professor arms educators with detailed teaching tools Advances in the digital age are numerous and unparalleled – from medical diagnostics to space exploration and from special effects imaging for motion pictures to restoration of satellite images. Thanks to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Distinguished Research Professor Scott E. Umbaugh, Ph.D., the academic community can…

School of Education, Health and Human Behavior gaining ground on employing and retaining Black faculty   When it comes to working while Black in U.S. colleges and universities with the average numbers coming in at a meager 6 percent, one may want to invest in a rabbit’s foot or a four-leaf clover. However, in her…

  After a 42-year career with Prairie Farms Dairy, industry executive Ed Mullins retired on Dec. 31, 2022. This followed his decision in late 2021 to step down as chief executive officer/executive vice president to assume a new role as senior executive officer in 2022. A celebration of his career was held recently in Edwardsville,…

Welding Technology Program Coordinator Travis Jumper and Biology adjunct faculty member Paula Holloway have been chosen by their peers as Lewis and Clark Community College’s nominees for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s (ICCTA) Outstanding Full-Time and Adjunct Faculty Member Awards. The awards recognize the instructors’ high achievements. Travis Jumper, ICCTA Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Award…