People In Business

Dr. David Sumoza is returning to Alton Memorial Hospital as the full-time medical oncologist. He oversees the Outpatient Cancer and Infusion Center, located in Suite 132 of Medical Office Building B on the AMH campus. Sumoza is now a member of the Department of Medical Oncology at Washington University. Sumoza most recently worked six months…

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance, which represents more than 130 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Illinois, recently named Susan Piccione as its regional manager of Missouri. Piccione will oversee new business development and cultivation of the company’s Independent Strategic Member alliance.  This includes driving growth through strategic partner recruitment while maintaining relationships with alliance members…

S.M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Jordan Sanders to senior project manager. Sanders started as an S.M. Wilson intern in 2010. He has worked on a variety of projects including Alton Community Unit School District Renovations, Continental Cement Plant, School of Osage R-II School District Heritage Building Addition and Renovation, BJC Campus Renewal Project and…

Collinsville-based AAIC inc. has announced the promotion of Lossie Erin Morris to principal of the firm. Erin Morris joined AAIC in 2001 in the Construction Administration department and has risen through several management positions, most recently director of Operations.   He is the third-generation Morris to be named principal, joining founding partner Charles C. and managing…

Midwest Members Credit Union announced that its board of directors has elected Louis Bicanic III, current executive vice president, to succeed Gregory L Lyons as president/CEO, upon his retirement, effective Sept. 30. Lyons has served the credit union in various roles since 1996 and as president/CEO since January 2012. “On behalf of our Board of…

Two years ago, Madison County Judge Sarah Smith was selected as one of three Illinois Army National Guard officers to attend the United States Army War College. After completing the resident and correspondence courses Judge Smith recently graduated as part of the U.S. Army War College Class of 2020. Graduates of the U.S. Army War…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering Associate Dean and Professor Chris Gordon, PhD, has dedicated his professional life to the construction industry, with special emphasis being placed on the development of future industry leaders through quality education. Among his latest contributions to ensuring student success and industry advancement is Gordon’s appointment as an at-large…

The Southern Illinois Builders Association recently recognized one of its members for 50 years of membership in the association. This firm is Effingham Builders Supply Inc. of Effingham. Usually firms are honored at an “Awards Program” but due to COVID-19, SIBA felt that it was in the best interest of all involved to cancel this…

Members of Scott Credit Union will have a fifth Missouri location later this year when they need to visit a branch. The local credit union is finalizing plans to open a location at 9100 Gravois Road in Affton, MO. The newest SCU location, which was a former bank building, is 8,300 square feet and features…

The Munie family celebrates at a recent gathering. Joe Munie, left, and his wife Linda, right, flank their children, from second left, Craig, Clare and Matt Munie.   By DENNIS GRUBAUGH, The Illinois Business Journal Joe Munie built his company quite literally from the ground up, and in the last 40 years, he hasn’t ventured…