People In Business
O’Fallon resident to be inducted into adult education hall of fame
O’Fallon, Ill., resident, Dr. Paulette Isaac-Savage, a professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, College of Education, will be inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame Class of 2019 in Belgrade, Serbia, this fall. She is one of two U.S. adult educators to be inducted.
Read MoreBurgdorf named bursar at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has named James Burgdorf as the associate director of financial affairs for Bursar Operations (SIUE bursar). Burgdorf takes over the responsibilities of Cathy Foland, who retired June 30 after 25 years of service at the university, including 11 as SIUE bursar. Prior to joining SIUE, Burgdorf built an extensive professional background…
Read MoreWSIE account exec to attend public media and marketing conference
On the journey to making WSIE 88.7 FM The Sound at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville self-sustaining, its account executive applied for a scholarship to learn how to better position the station. Stephanie Lewis will attend the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference, July 9 to 12 in Dallas. The conference scholarship is given by the…
Read MoreIllinois American Water diversity lead is recognized for achievement
Rhonda Carter Adams, Illinois American Water’s Diversity Lead, was recognized by Who’s Who Diversity in Color in the Most Intriguing People category. Who’s Who is an annual publication that documents and celebrates the achievements of all people of color in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Along with recognition at an awards ceremony in St. Louis…
Read MoreHSHS Southern Illinois Division hospitals honors program graduates
HSHS Southern Illinois Division hospitals held a Professional Development Transition Ceremony and reception for 12 registered nurses who completed the RN Residency Program and five graduates of St. Elizabeth’s new Patient Care Tech program. “As teaching facilities, the HSHS Southern Illinois Division hospitals continue to expand professional development opportunities to offer innovative, high-quality clinical programs…
Read MoreBaker Sterchi Cowden & Rice adds trial lawyer
Kansas City-headquartered Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC, has added Laura K. Beasley to the firm’s Belleville office. Beasley, who joined the firm as a member, practices in the areas of civil litigation defense, general liability, class action/mass torts, insurance coverage, personal injury, and product liability. She brings to the firm clients in the medical…
Read MoreRiverBend Growth Association announces new members
The RiverBend Growth Association has announced its newest members. They are: • Bluff City Outdoors, a bait and tackle store at 2813 East Broadway. Mark McMurray is president. Call (618) 465-6175 or go to Bluffcityoutdoors.com. • Nicky G’s Italian Eats, a full-service caterer at 1801 State St in Alton. Owners are Steve and Dee Gehrs.…
Read MoreBank exec named to serve on Teachers’ Retirement System
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has named Norma Bellcoff, of Edwardsville, to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Teachers’ Retirement System, pending Senate confirmation. Bellcoff has been in the financial services industry since 1988. She began her career at Argosy Gaming Co. as assistant director of investor relations before joining A.G. Edwards Trust as a…
Read MoreTwo honored for service at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland recently awarded Leah Becker, RN with the national DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s nationwide program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. She was the nurse for a patient who unfortunately was experiencing horrible stomach pains. “Luckily he had nurse…
Read MoreNew SIUE associate provost takes helm on July 1
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, has named Elza Ibroscheva, PhD, as associate provost, effective July 1. Ibroscheva’s primary responsibilities in the associate provost role will include academic planning, assessment and accreditation. Her role with the university was developed during a previous, 13-year tenure as a faculty…
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