People In Business

With some assistance, Cone Huggys owner Jeff Hughart, of Bethalto, has successfully created and launched Ice Cream Caddie, what he says is the world’s first ice cream cone to-go container. Each Ice Cream Caddie contains any mess or dripping that may occur when transporting an ice cream cone. The unique, functional, multipurpose design consists of…

Daniel Berg, MD,  a board-certified Family Medicine physician, has started practice and is accepting patients at Family Physicians of Bethalto, 163 East Bethalto Drive. Patients of any age can visit Berg for all primary care needs, including annual wellness exams, well-baby and well-child exams, vaccinations, sports physicals, and more. He also treats a variety of…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Tim Jacks, PhD, has co-authored a new book entitled “The World IT Project: Global Issues in Information Technology.” Officially released by World Scientific Publishing in May 2020, the book focuses on understanding the key IT issues facing firms within their surrounding contexts as critical for the firm, government and their international counterparts.…

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., has named Frank H. Sanfilippo has joined the firm as chief financial officer. “Frank is a veteran financial professional and leader who will help us continue to ensure ongoing success for our clients and the firm,” Greensfelder President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin T. McLaughlin said. Sanfilippo oversees the firm’s…

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE – Investing in people has been U.S. Air Force Col. Wistaria (Wiz) Joseph’s emphasis and calling since joining the military 35 years ago. In that time frame, Joseph served in more than 15 manpower and personnel leadership positions – including three command tours of duty – at the squadron, group, wing,…

Stacy Jesse has recently joined Town and Country Bank under the organization’s mortgage division. Jesse has assumed the role of mortgage loan officer in Edwardsville, serving home buyers throughout the Metro East. “Our entire mortgage team is thrilled to have Stacy as our newest member of the Town and Country family. Her professionalism and overall…

SBDC for Metro East helps celebrates grand opening Sweet Cravings, LLC, which provides a variety of homemade fresh quality ice cream, ourmet popcorn, and other sweets to satisfy sweet cravings, celebrate its grand opening in August at 706 Lincoln Highway in Fairview Heights. Owner Vickie Fair has worked with the Illinois Small Business Development Center…

Beth Schwarz and her family have opened a Tropical Sno at 2134 S. Morrison Ave. in Caseyville. Schwarz worked with the Illinois Small Business Development Center for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Director Jo Ann Di Maggio May since early June to successfully plan and start the business, which officially opened…

Highland-based Trouw Nutrition USA’s Companion Animal Division has announced the appointment of Terri Boeser to general manager. Boeser, a resident of Highland, joined Trouw Nutrition in 2007 as a business accountant and worked her way up to controller. While leading the Finance Department, she served as interim general manager for nine months and then director…

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center has announced that Dr. Barry Rosenblum, ENT and Kenan Sahbaz FNP-C, with Gateway Medical Group, have begun seeing patients at OSF Multi-Specialty Group at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center. Rosenblum specializes in otolaryngology, caring for patients with conditions of the head and neck. He is trained in both the…