People In Business

BFW Engineering says Chris Mathews is now heading up its newest office, located in Belleville. With more than 10 years of experience as a geotechnical engineer, Matthews specializes in site specific seismic analysis, non-destructive and in-situ testing, foundation design and mine subsidence mitigation. He has managed a wide variety of large-scale geotechnical projects in both…

The Gori Law Firm has added attorney Matthew Petersen to the firm’s Edwardsville office. Petersen practices in the firm’s asbestos litigation department, focusing primarily on bankruptcy and arbitration proceedings. Upon graduating from Saint Louis University with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Petersen went on to earn his master’s in international affairs, with an emphasis in…

Bi-State Development President and Chief Executive Officer Taulby Roach on Tuesday announced the appointment of Charles Stewart as executive director of Metro Transit, effective April 26. Stewart served as interim executive director of Metro Transit since Jan. 26. He is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day transit operations of the 46-mile MetroLink light rail system, which…

Fairview Heights-based IMPACT Strategies announce that General Superintendent Frank Malone received the American Subcontractors Association Midwest Council’s GC Field Employee of the Year award at the Council’s Neon Awards Gala, held April 9 at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis. ASA members nominated and cast votes for the award. The GC Field Employee of…

West Star Aviation has promoted two new team lead technicians at its East Alton facility. They are Mark Goodman (left) and Scott Haeberle (right). Goodman will be in the Challenger department and Haeberle will be with the Bombardier department. Goodman is team lead for the Bombardier Sheet metal team and Haeberle is the team lead…

Centerstone, a national provider of behavioral health care, received a $5,000 grant from the Alton Foundation for personal items for residents of Centerstone’s Alton group homes that support men and women at risk of homelessness who have experienced mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders. “Ultimately, this gift strengthens the residents’ capacities to build healthier…

Greg Petty, Bank of Springfield, Amy VanDonsel, Slalom, Matt Nagel, Bi-State Law, Tom Ruwitch, Story Power Marketing, Angelia Bills, Eagle Productions, Sean Hayes, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty are among the instructors for the Entrepreneurial Academy in a Day event on May 7. Business owners can participate in a day full of topical classes and meals…

Gov. JB Pritzker announced several appointments in his administration, some of which have connections to Southwestern  Illinois. Most of the appointments are pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate. ENERGY TRANSITION WORKFORCE COMMISSION Patrick Devaney will serve as a member of the Energy Transition Workforce Commission. Devaney serves as the secretary treasurer of the Illinois AFL-CIO…

Independent wealth management firm Archford Capital Strategies has announced the addition of Ronda Sauget as a strategic consultant. In this role, she will provide clients with competitive intelligence, strategic planning, contingency preparation, crisis and communications management, market research, business leadership, and executive coaching expertise to help drive business growth and bottom-line success. “We are so…

C.A. Jones Inc., a Metro East home builder, has appointed a new president, only the second in the company’s 27th year in business. Michael Needles, who has been vice president and worked at the company several years, will take on the role of founder Chris Jones, who is retiring in June. Needles is a Triad…