People In Business

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dennis Mares, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, released a Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) guide, Gunshot Detection: Reducing Gunfire through Acoustic Technology, in early November, highlighting acoustic gunshot detection systems, which are sensors designed to recognize the acoustic pattern of gunfire. “Gunfire alerts by such systems enable police to respond…

After 44 years of coaching, Jay Harrington’s hard work has paid off once again. The Southwestern Illinois College men’s basketball coach has been invited to join the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame. Harrington has an 869-507 record at the college. His overall collegiate coaching record stands at 952-549. On top of being inducted into the NJCAA Hall…

The Home Builders Association of Illinois (HBAI) recently announced that Pivot Management Professionals has assumed management duties of the association. Pivot’s Sara E. Decatoire, CAE, IOM, has been named HBAI’s executive officer. Decatoire is an experienced association management professional with extensive experience in all aspects of association management and excels at relationship-building and strategic thinking…

By PETE ROSENBERY SIU Carbondale Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Law students David Voss and Jordan Blazek-Guinan are gaining an intimate look into the state’s legal system and taking an active role in criminal legal proceedings. During the inaugural semester of the law school’s Metro East Criminal Justice Clinic, Voss and Blazek-Guinan are working in…

Town and Country Bank has announced that Eric Crony will serve as branch manager of its Edwardsville branch location. “Town and Country Bank is excited to welcome Eric as the newest addition to our Branch Services team. His deep experience in the financial world will prove to be an asset for the community,” said Wendy…

Justine Petersen Housing and Reinvestment Corporation of St. Louis (JP) has formally re-introduced Noureldin (Nour) Mohamed as their new Housing Associate. Previously serving as an AmeriCorpsVISTA at JP through Housing Action Illinois to provide support, build capacity and ensure enhanced customer service and processes in our housing department, he is now as a full-time member…

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recently announced projects that will be funded through the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Wildlife Funds grant program, which supports efforts to enhance wildlife habitat by non-profit organizations and governmental entities. Funding for the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Wildlife Funds grant program comes from the sale of habitat stamps…

West Star has announced Derek Richardson as the new Bombardier Project Manager at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. With over 30 years of aviation services, Richardson brings an elevated level of experience to West Star. He previously worked for Standard Aero and Jet Aviation while starting his career as Line/Service Aircraft mechanic at TWA.…

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) has announced Kaiden Hollerbach, of Collinsville, as a recipient of the SUAA Foundation Scholarship. Hollerbach is a first-year student in the School of Business. “The SIUE Chapter of the SUAA is proud to grant this scholarship to Kaiden,” said John Jennetten, president…

Ayala worked in education for nearly 40 years, taking over superintendent job in 2019 State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen Ayala has announced plans to retire at the end of her current contract, which concludes on Jan. 31, 2023. Dr. Ayala has served as State Superintendent since early 2019, shepherding Illinois schools through COVID-19 and…