People In Business

Town and Country Bank, which has multiple locations in the area, announced that Cass Wolfenberger has been named the president and CEO of the bank’s mortgage subsidiary, Town and Country Banc Mortgage Services Inc. Wolfenberger’s responsibilities in his new role include developing, implementing, and achieving the strategic sales, production, and annual operations of the company.…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering alumnus Quentin Schukar has swiftly scaled the surveying ladder, from intern to vice president and director of surveying at Sherrill Associates Inc. in Edwardsville. During his undergraduate studies, Schukar’s professional potential was immediately apparent to Sherrill Associates’ owner and Chief Financial Officer David Sherrill, PLS, who is a…

From left, Yvette Paris, Jane Louer and April Grapperhaus. Collinsville-based Louer Facility Planning Inc. is announcing a leadership transition plan, along with celebrating 25 years in business. Founding President and CEO Jane Louer has put the wheels in motion for a gradual buyout and leadership transition to two of the company’s key employees, Yvette Paris…

Peter “Pete” Nezamis of Belleville, the assistant adjutant general – air of the Illinois National Guard and commander of the Illinois Air National Guard, was promoted to major general during a ceremony in late December at Illinois National Guard headquarters on Camp Lincoln. “The Illinois Air National Guard is in the top-tier of readiness across…

The Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees recognized 51 faculty and staff for their combined 660 years of service to the college during this month’s regular meeting. For the past 34 years, Godfrey-based Lewis and Clark has celebrated team members who reach five-year employment milestones with a Service Awards dinner in the fall.…

Dr. Tami Eggleston, a longtime senior administrator and psychology professor at McKendree University, became its new provost on Jan. 1. She succeeds Dr. Christine Bahr, the retiring provost and dean, who served the university since 2008. McKendree University President Daniel Dobbins noted Eggleston’s “creative and positive approach to problem solving and her innate ability to…

Alton-based Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass torts firms, has promoted of four attorneys to shareholder, effective Jan. 1. The firm’s new shareholders are Holly Nighbert, Brendan A. Smith, Gary DiMuzio and Sanford “Sandy” Smokler. Nighbert and Smith are based in the firm’s Alton office, while DiMuzio and Smokler work out of…

Bank of Hillsboro President and CEO Misty Borrowman announced the hiring of Amber Miller to serve as the business development manager for the bank’s Vandalia branch. Miller, who has 12 years of banking experience, will be in charge of operations and branch management. Her role will also focus on deposit and commercial lending business development…

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine is increasing its concentration on diversity, equity, inclusion and well-being. SIU SDM Dean Bruce Rotter, DMD, has appointed Cornell Thomas, DMD, as chief diversity officer and director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Thomas (shown) will maintain his role as assistant dean for Admissions and…

MG+M The Law Firm  has elevated attorney Daniel B. Rousseau to partner, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Rousseau is based in O’Fallon, Ill. Across all the firm’s offices, five attorneys were elevated to partner. “We congratulate this group of outstanding attorneys on their accomplishments that have earned them new roles and promotions to partner at our firm,” said MG+M Chairperson…