People In Business

Ross & Baruzzini, a global technology design and consultancy firm, has named Elizabeth Graff director of business development for its Midwest region, which includes key markets in Missouri and Illinois. Graff brings more than 15 years of experience in marketing and business development, specializing in professional service fields.  She most recently served as business development…

Homestead Financial Mortgage in Glen Carbon has welcomed a new loan officer, Jason Doore. He comes to the position by way of a friend, JR Obrecht, Homestead Financial branch manager, who had worked with Doore on a previous purchase transaction. Obrecht said he experienced Doore’s work ethic and saw a potential in him for mortgage lending. Doore…

Louer Facility Planning Inc. President and CEO Jane Louer announced two personnel promotions at the Collinsville-based business. Design Director Yvette Paris has been promoted to vice president/design director. Project Assistant/Office Manager April Grapperhaus has been promoted to director of operations. Both promotions were effective Oct. 1. “Yvette has been with us for 14 years,” Louer…

HSHS Medical Group has welcomed Jesse Hanisch, MD, PhD, general surgeon, to its medical team. Hanisch sees patients at HSHS Medical Group General Surgery – Greenville, located at 101 Healthcare Drive, Greenville. Hanisch earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, with Distinction, from University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska. He received his medical degree…

Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine Dean Bruce Rotter, DMD, has been elected vice chair of the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA), the national programmatic accrediting agency for dental and dental-related education programs at the post-secondary level. Rotter has been a CODA site visitor for several years. He recently completed his second year on…

Washington University Urology will establish a clinic in Illinois with privileges at Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital Shiloh. Beginning Nov. 16, three fellowship trained urologists and a nurse practitioner will expand their practice into the Metro East and see patients for routine urological issues, as well as perform surgery and other specialized procedures. These…

FCB Banks is collecting for “Coats for Cuties” from now through Nov. 20. To donate new and gently used children’s coats, hats, gloves and scarves, call either of the  Collinsville locations at (618) 346-9000 (800 Beltline Road) or (618) 343-9096 (208 N. Bluff Road – Illinois Route 157) to arrange for a dropoff. The items…

HSHS Medical Group has opened a new health care clinic in Vandalia. The clinic, located at 1611 Veterans Ave., offers family medicine care Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Non-established patients are welcome to walk in for care, and same-day appointments are available. “We are excited to bring patient-first care to Vandalia,” said…

Dr. Adam Shpigel, a board-certified cardiologist, specializing in interventional cardiology, has joined BJC Medical Group of Illinois. Shpigel specializes in a variety of procedures, including cardiac catheterization, coronary stent insertion, coronary angioplasty and TAVR (catheter-based aortic valve replacement) procedures.  “I take a very patient-focused approach to my care,” says Shpigel. “I strive to use the…

The doctors and staff of Unger Eye Care have opened a second location of the optometry practice. The new site is at 449 S. State Route 157 in Edwardsville, complementing the practice that exists in Troy, Ill. Doctors Alice and Tom Unger opened their independent optometry practice in 1991. “This expansion has been in the…