People In Business

MHS Legacy Group, a national holding company of specialty contractors based in St. Louis, announces the addition of Kevin Bocek as vice president of sales for IWR North America and Ci Metal Fabrication. Bocek’s duties at both companies will include creating business opportunities, developing strategic sales plans and establishing connections with possible clients. IWR North…

Averitt Express recently honored associate Bobby Graham of St. Louis for 20 years of safety. Averitt has developed a culture of safety by measuring both vehicle and driver performance through a series of indicators. It also strives to have the safest trucks on the road, aiming for continual improvement through training programs and awareness campaigns.…

Sayad & Associates, LLC has opened a new law practice out of St. Louis specializing in international law and business consulting. E.W. (Gentry) Sayad, J.D. has returned to the U.S. after living in China for more than 15 years and plans to serve clients and companies around the world. Sayad’s deep, extensive experience in U.S.…

HSHS Medical Group announced that pulmonologist Manjeshwar Prabhu, MD, now sees patients in Litchfield. HSHS Medical Group Pulmonology Specialty Clinic, located at 1215 Franciscan Drive, second floor, Litchfield. Prabhu specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the lungs and airways, including COPD, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pleurisy, cancer and pneumonia. He also cares for patients who…

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance, a family of more than 130 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Illinois, recently named AJ Schrage as its sales development coach. Schrage will develop and assist with the marketing efforts for all alliance members and producers.  He will focus on creating agency growth and business development, through communication efforts and…

Shown are from left: Jenna Andres, Julie Graham, Lisa Bohnenstiehl and Heather Clugston. EDWARDSVILLE – Scheffel Boyle CPAs announced the recent promotion of 10 professionals throughout its seven offices. They are: Manager Jenna Andres, CPA Lisa Bohnenstiehl, CPA Heather Clugston, CPA Julie Graham, CPA Supervisor Garrett Hay, CPA Senior Accountant: Julia Billhartz Kyle Moist Semi-Senior…

NTMA St. Louis Chapter President Tony Maus called Southwestern Illinois College Industrial Technology Coordinator Mark Bosworth an “Education Super Star” as he presented Bosworth with the William E. Hardman Award for Excellence in Training on Nov. 10 at the Sam Wolf Granite City Campus. Bosworth, who has been with SWIC since 2008, has grown the…

In the spirit of giving, The Gori Law Firm has launched its annual Giving Thanks Promotion to recognize the exceptional efforts and passion of teachers and educators across the country. Throughout the entire month of November, the nationwide, women-led asbestos litigation firm is inviting participants to nominate deserving teachers for a chance to win a…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Dean Robin Hughes, PhD, has named Alison Reeves, PhD, as interim associate dean. Reeves assumed the leadership role in September and will serve a two-year term. “As interim associate dean, Dr. Reeves will help support faculty development, the East St. Louis Charter High School,…

Roxana-based Banner Fire Equipment Inc has added a new chief financial officer to its growing team. Terry Lammers, CVA has more than 28 years of experience in business advisement and finance. In July 2014, Lammers launched Innovative Business Advisors, a brokerage firm that helps others buy and sell companies, perform business valuations, and provide exit…