People In Business

Marc Perry, Human Health and Performance Contract manager for Artemis Government Task/Collaboration Agreements at KBR, Inc., in Houston, Texas, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Town and Country Financial Corporation, the parent company of Town and Country Bank,  which has locations in Metro East. Perry will also serve on the Board’s Audit…

Vickie Rodgers, a recently retired nurse from the Metro East, has written a children’s book about the unique bond that can occur between children and the elderly. “Ms. Ruby and the Gigi Squad” tells the true story of Ms. Ruby, a World War II cadet nurse and a resident at a nursing home where Gigi…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and CEO of the Foundation Rachel Stack has announced her retirement, effective June 30, 2022. “Vice Chancellor Stack has significantly impacted the culture of SIUE and the SIUE Foundation,” shared Chancellor Randy Pembrook. “I thank her for her outstanding service to the University, specifically as a…

Four Paws Animal Hospital announced the grand reopening of its new location at 208 Hartman Lane, at the corner of U.S. Highway 50, in O’Fallon. The newly constructed office features a large parking lot, decorative lobby, new exam rooms with equipment, an expanded, new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility with a new water treadmill, new dental and…

The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce celebrated the first business anniversary of Home Instead with local franchise owner Nikki Bishop (center) in Edwardsville on Oct. 14, 2021. Home Instead provides senior home care services. The business is located at 105 S Pointe Drive, Suite B, Edwardsville and can be reached 24 hours by calling (618)…

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine hosted its 20th annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 8, in the Hatheway Cultural Center at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey. The ceremony celebrated the second-year cohort of 50 dental students representing the Class of 2024, as well as an additional six International Advanced…

Associate Judge Clarence Harrison II is stepping down from the bench in Madison County, and a replacement is being sought. William Mudge, chief judge of the 3rd Judicial Circuit announced Wednesday that Harrison is resigning his post effective Dec. 10. Attorneys who are licensed to practice in Illinois and live in the circuit may apply…

A new, state-of-the-art, industry-grade robotic arm donated by H-J Family of Companies will advance hands-on learning, teaching and research in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering as it develops future industry-leading automation experts. “The School of Engineering is grateful for the brand-new robot gift from H-J Family of Companies,” said SOE Dean Cem…

Broker Associate James Leopold with BARBERMURPHY is the youngest commercial real estate professional in Illinois and Missouri to achieve the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors designation, the firm said. He is also the third-youngest broker nationwide to earn this designation, the firm noted. SIOR is a national organization offering the professional accreditation to commercial…

Home Heating & Cooling, a veteran- and family owned and operated business, has opened at 1450 Frontage Road in O’Fallon, Ill. The firm specializes in service, repair and replacement of both residential and light commercial heating and cooling systems in the Metro East and St. Louis area. They also operate a full sheet metal shop…