People In Business

IMPACT Strategies has announced the promotion of Derek Hinrichs from Senior Accountant to Controller. Hinrichs holds a master’s in accountancy degree from the University of Missouri and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prior to joining IMPACT Strategies in 2021, Hinrichs spent more than ten years at a public accounting firm where he was a…

Armstrong Teasdale has announced that six lawyers have been named income partners of the firm effective Jan. 1, 2023. In addition, nine partners have been elected to the firm’s equity partnership. The group is comprised of lawyers across all of the firm’s core practice groups and located across markets including Florida, New York, Missouri, Utah…

As 2022 came to a close, Justine Petersen recognized 25 individuals who made significant and transformational contributions to their mission’s 25-year trajectory. The distinguished list includes individuals near and far who have teamed with JP to catapult our collective mission in equally innovative, trailblazing and just ways. Justine Petersen has inducted the following into their…

The employees of GCS Credit Union recently made their United Way pledge for 2023. This year, GCS went above and beyond expectations. Employees pledged a total of $17,236.10. As always, the Board of Directors will match the pledged amount and GCS will make a total donation of $34,472.20. The United Way’s mission is to improve lives…

Nearly $350,000 in grants allocated to organizations serving Veterans from the Winter Winnings Lottery The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) announced the first quarter of FY23 Veterans Grant Recipients of nearly $350,000 awarded to organizations that provide vital services to veterans including homelessness, post-traumatic stress treatment, health insurance costs, long-term care, disability benefits, and…

Media reports have shared that U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) has secured $20,308,790 in Community Project Funding (CPF) for 15 different communities through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Complete details of each of the 2023 funding requests can be viewed here. All requested projects have been included in legislation passed out of the House Appropriations…

On Dec. 23, 2022, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released her first Term in Review, highlighting her work and accomplishments for the people of Illinois throughout the past six years. The new report outlines Duckworth’s efforts to champion and pass legislation to help working families get ahead and keep more of their hard-earned money, protect…

Six additional nominees recognized during December 14 ceremony OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton utilizes a variety of recognition programs to honor Mission Partners (i.e. employees) that demonstrate our Mission of “Serving with the Greatest Care and Love.” Among them is the long-standing “Merciful Love Award” which is announced annually during the hospital’s Christmas…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Brittany Dwyer, founder of the St. Louis-based startup, Disco!, has received a competitive 2022 Arch Grant. Disco! is a digital marketplace for planning group events and experiences at favorite local businesses. Dwyer, who earned a bachelor’s in marketing in 2011 and an MBA in 2015, will continue to grow her…

The Gori Law Firm recently welcomed attorney Thomas Sandifer to the Edwardsville location. Sandifer’s primary area of practice is asbestos litigation, and he looks forward to practicing alongside The Gori Law team. Sandifer received his education from Greenville University in Greenville, Ill., and Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. Upon graduation, Sandifer received licenses to…