People In Business

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center added Dr. Khalid Naseer to its staff. Specializing in gastroenterology, Naseer started his new role on Monday, Nov. 1. He brings over 28 years of experience in gastroenterology consultative and endoscopic procedures, caring for patients with reflux, esophageal problems, stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis,…

Collinsville-based AAIC has welcomed back Chad J. Morris as director of architecture. With a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from SIU Carbondale, Morris brings over 20 years of experience in design and project management in the AEC (architecture/engineering/construction) industry. He rejoins AAIC after four years as project manager for a high-profile international firm in…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chris Lynch, PharmD, professor and director of clinical programs in the School of Pharmacy received the Bowl of Hygeia Award by the Illinois Pharmacist’s Association. The award was presented at the IPhA and Missouri Pharmacy Association joint annual conference banquet on Saturday, Oct. 23, in St. Louis. The Bowl of Hygeia…

Humbert Road Dentistry has been chosen as the November 2021 RiverBend Growth Association Small Business of the Month award recipient. Together in practice since 2017, business partners Dr. Stacy Cain Moody and Dr. Sara Hanahan are both established and well-known mainstays in the Riverbend that are both passionate about providing quality care to patients in…

Kyle Anderson, CEO of the Glen Carbon-based Greater Gateway Association of Realtors, is being honored by the National Association of Realtors with the Realtor association Certified Executive (RCE) designation, which recognizes exceptional efforts made by Realtor association executives. Anderson is one of at least 525 Realtor association executives who have achieved this mark of excellence.…

Neurologist Ada Uzo-Okereke, MD, now sees patients in Breese. HSHS Medical Group Neurology Specialty Clinic – Breese is located on the campus of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital at 9515 Holy Cross Lane, Breese. She also sees patients at HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care – St. Elizabeth’s in O’Fallon. Uzo-Okereke provides general neurology care and diagnoses…

Holland Construction Services in Swansea has begun construction on a new $35 million, multifamily development in Wentzville by Creve Coeur-based developer TriStar Properties. The 13-acre site, called Heartland View, will consist of seven, three-story apartment buildings with a total of 201 units. The 225,000 square-foot development will include 52 covered parking spaces, an amenities center…

Centralia Business and Professional Women’s Club Inc. named Kaskaskia College Vice President of Instructional Services Julie Obermark as its 2021 Woman of the Year, honoring her leadership, integrity, and commitment to education. Centralia BPW has been awarding the Woman of the Year award since 1971, making Obermark the 50th recipient. “I’m so very honored to…

The SIUE Graduate School has presented, from left, Tammy Zanker (master’s level) and Jordan Smith (doctoral level) with the 2021 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards. In acknowledgement of exceptional performance in teaching and instruction, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced its 2021 Outstanding Teaching Assistant  Award winners at the master’s and doctoral levels. Tammy Zanker,…

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), a national professional services firm, announced the career advancements for professionals across the firm, including 21 in St. Louis and two in O’Fallon, Ill. CLA’s goal is to serve clients and communities by supporting employees in building careers that match their personal and professional aspirations. The firm offers its people the opportunity…