People In Business

Southern Illinois-based firefighting equipment supplier, Banner Fire Equipment, Inc has hired a new fire apparatus coordinator. Banner’s new coordinator, Brian Bingaman, started on Monday, Jan. 25, and will begin to lead the current sales team through a period of growth for the company. Bingaman previously worked for Hackney Emergency Vehicles for 16 years and brings…

Stacey Kamps has been promoted to CEO of Koch Development Co. and been elected to its board of directors and executive oversight committee. She previously served as managing director, responsible for Koch’s investments and the management of its commercial real estate and amusement attractions portfolio. The announcement was made by Koch Development Cochairs Paul Koch…

The Gori Law Firm says Bob Marcus has been recognized as an Illinois Leading Lawyer in 2021. Selection for Leading Lawyers is based on the results from Law Bulletin Media’s annual surveys that are mailed to practicing lawyers in the state. Marcus is one of several attorneys at The Gori Law Firm to receive this…

The RiverBend Growth Association has announced the addition of four new members to its board of directors. At its monthly board meeting, held virtually this year on Jan. 28, the board elected the following to serve three-year terms: Jake Bodi, superintendent of Business Administration & Customer Service for Ameren Illinois James Rogalsky, co-owner of Old…

The RiverBend Growth Association based in Godfrey has announced Alan Meyer, president and CEO of 1st MidAmerica Credit Union, as chairman-elect of the board of directors. At a recent RBGA Board meeting, Meyer was voted by his peers to be the chairman for 2022. As chairman he will manage the decision-making process of the Growth…

Jeff Lauritzen, Country Financial representative, is the new chairman of the board the RiverBend Growth Association. At a recent board meeting, Lauritzen was voted by his peers to be chairman for 2021. He will manage the decision-making process of the RiverBend Growth Association. He has a degree in Ag Business from Illinois State University and…

West Star Aviation has announced Scott Conreux as its new financial operations analyst at the St. Louis Regional Airport location in East Alton. He has more than 10 years of experience in financial and analytical roles in a variety of industries.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from Southern Illinois University. He…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Associate Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer Venessa A. Brown, PhD, has been recognized by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine as one of 25 women who have a made a difference in higher education. In honor of Women’s History Month, Diverse will publish its 10th annual special report on March 4…

Southwestern Illinois College announced that new Economics Assistant Professor Dustin Sweet recently joined the college for the Spring 2021 Semester. Sweet has a passion for economics and his ultimate goal is to help students understand the connection between economics and the real world. “I believe economics can be applied to everyday, real-life situations,” Sweet said.…

Helmkamp Construction Co. in East Alton has added an assistant project manager to its project management team.  Logan Mitchell, a construction management graduate from Bellevue University, said he looks forward to “working with one of the industry’s finest.” “Helmkamp has been in business for over 80 years and has been a part of so many…