People In Business

Mary Savage, director of Licensing at Caritas Family Solutions, recently celebrated 35 years of service dedicated to helping children find safe, loving homes and empowering foster families to make a lasting difference in their lives. Savage began her work in child welfare in 1990 and joined Caritas 15 years ago. She quickly found a supportive…

The Gori Law Firm announces the start of Louisiana-based associate attorney Dalton Hirshorn. With a background in criminal defense and as a plaintiffs’ side litigator, Hirshorn now joins the firm’s asbestos litigation team and helps clients affected by asbestos exposure. “We’re excited to welcome Dalton to our firm and grow our litigation practice in New…

1939 Group Inc. recently announced the promotion of Todd Schnuck Jr. to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for 1939 Group and the holding company’s operating companies – Festival Foods; Hometown Grocers Inc.; and Schnuck Markets Inc. Schnuck succeeds David Bell as CFO and will report directly to him, following Bell’s transition to president of 1939 Group…

Stormwater Erosion Specialties (SES) has hired Scott Hutson to expand the company’s ability to serve outdoor needs of homeowner associations, condominiums, commercial property owners, and municipalities throughout the entire St. Louis region. In his new role, Hutson will help develop proactive maintenance plans for stormwater basins, shorelines, drainage areas, native plantings, and other outdoor spaces.…

  Bunker Hill High School celebrated its Class of 2026 at a graduation ceremony May 15, but for two graduates, the night was doubly important. Grace Burris and Vivien Wilcox were among those who received their high school diplomas that night, but they also received their associate degrees from Lewis and Clark Community College. “Both…

  The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office has welcomed a new class of summer interns who will gain hands-on experience working alongside prosecutors and staff in a wide range of criminal justice matters. Throughout the summer, interns will have the opportunity to assist with legal research, observe court proceedings, support case preparation, and learn directly…

Burns & McDonnell, a 100-percent employee-owned engineering and construction firm, has named Adam Matthiesen as general manager for the firm’s Midwest Region, which includes more than 500 employee-owners across offices in St. Louis, Mo.; Akron and Columbus, Ohio; and O’Fallon, Ill. Matthiesen will assume the role on July 1, succeeding Senior Vice President Breck Washam, who plans to retire…

  Students from Lewis and Clark Community College won top prizes at the Future Business Leaders of America Inc.’s (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) earlier this month. The event, held in Las Vegas from June 6-8, attracted college students, educators, and volunteers from across the country. The NLC provides education, competition, and networking opportunities centered…

What began as quality time spent with family has evolved into an innovative new business serving local families in part to the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Ridge Runner Hobby, a mobile party business that brings remote-control (RC) vehicle experiences directly to homes, schools and…

  Twelve area youth spent four days learning construction skills and creating hands-on projects during Lewis and Clark Community College’s annual Construction Camp, hosted June 8-11 through the college’s Adult Education program at the Scott Bibb Center. Campers, ages 12-15, worked alongside nine YouthBuild AmeriCorps student leaders in the construction shop, receiving one-on-one instruction while…