People In Business

West Star has announced that Eric Bollman has been promoted to Avionics Team Lead at their East Alton, Ill. (ALN) facility. Bollman has been with West Star since 2015, being promoted through the years and previously working as an operations manager for Eco Systems. He will be responsible for all Falcon Avionics projects at ALN. “Eric’s…

Nalin Kulasekara, MBA, has been named executive director of operations at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Ill., effective Aug. 1, 2022. Kulasekara has extensive experience in operations, financial management and supply chain management in small and multi-location organizations. Prior to joining HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, he was the chief financial officer at Epworth Children…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Brett Sheroky is returning to his hometown of Belleville to showcase his musical talents, which have caught the attention of multiple top country music artists. “I have had artists like Blake Shelton, Granger Smith, Jake Owen, and 2022 American Idol winner Noah Thompson record my songs,” said Sheroky, who moved…

IMPACT Strategies has added three new staff members: Clayton Rehkemper as project manager, and Lucas Theising and Zackary Barnes as project engineers. Project Manager Clayton Rehkemper joined the IMPACT Strategies team in May. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Western Illinois University. Rehkemper has six years of experience in the construction industry,…

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton is continuing its commitment to high-quality urology care through the addition of Uwais Zaid, MD. “OSF Saint Anthony’s has a phenomenal group of providers,” said Dr. Zaid. “I am very excited to join the team and am looking forward to providing compassionate care alongside the team’s other…

Urology of St. Louis has added St. Louis native, Urologist Majdee Islam, MD to its growing practice. Dr. Islam’s area of specialty is men’s health and he is passionate about treating erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, Peyronie’s disease and any other urologic conditions surrounding men’s health. “Dr. Majdee Islam is a wonderful addition to our growing…

Neurosurgery of St. Louis (NSL) has added St. Louis native and Neurosurgeon Sarah Travers, MD, to its growing practice. Dr. Travers specializes in brain tumors and will also perform general neurosurgery. “I am excited to see the growth of Neurosurgery of St Louis with the addition of Dr. Travers,” said Neurosurgeon Neill Wright, MD. “She…

Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health and addiction services, has promoted Carol Bean to chief financial officer effective August 1, 2022. Bean joined the long-established nonprofit in 2014 and most recently served as vice president of finance and assistant treasurer. As chief financial officer, she will manage Centerstone’s revenues of more than $295 million…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Allison Funk, professor emerita in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of English Language and Literature, has joined an illustrious list of 180 outstanding scientists, writers, scholars and artists who have been appointed out of nearly 2,500 applicants as 2022 Guggenheim Fellows. The recipients were selected by the John Simon…

Shown, from left: Laura Beasley, Branden Brooks, Meghan Kane and Jennifer Maloney. Baker Sterchi attorneys Laura Beasley, Meghan Kane, Jennifer Maloney and Branden Brooks were recognized at the recent Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon. The luncheon was held to celebrate the installation of the organization’s new officers and directors, the appointment…