People In Business

Mathis, Marifian & Richter Ltd. recently welcomed new associate attorney Taylor Fehrenz as the newest associate attorney to its team. A native of Belleville, Fehrenz earned his bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and juris doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law, where he received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in…

The Gori Law Firm recently welcomed attorney Alyssa Reinhardt to its legal team. In her role, Reinhardt focuses on pharmaceutical liability and product liability, bringing valuable experience and insight to the firm’s growing practice areas. Reinhardt, who previously served as a law clerk at The Gori Law Firm from 2019 to 2021, returns to The…

United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) recently honored Jim Schmersahl, UWGSL board member and managing partner of Schmersahl Treloar & Co. with the Freeman-Kortkamp Award. The Freeman-Kortkamp Award was created to honor the outstanding service and performance of a UWGSL board member whose commitment has supported UWGSL’s efforts to help and ensure individuals and…

The Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI) recently named former state representative LaToya Greenwood as senior advisor. Greenwood brings a distinguished record of public service, leadership, and community advocacy that will strengthen HCCI’s mission of advancing quality care in assisted living and skilled nursing communities throughout Illinois. A lifelong resident of East St. Louis, Greenwood…

HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine – Fairview Heights recently welcomed Kara Littlejohn, APRN, a board-certified nurse who is a dedicated and compassionate family nurse practitioner with extensive clinical experience in home health, outpatient care and gastroenterology. Littlejohn has more than 15 years of previous experience as a physical therapist assistant, bringing a comprehensive and holistic…

Kimberly Schlautman, president of Poettker Industrial Services, was recently honored among the St. Louis Business Journal’s “Most Influential Business Women.” “I am honored to be included among this year’s class of the Most Influential Business Women,” said Schlautman. “The accolade is a testament to Poettker Industrial’s continuous endeavors to grow and develop. I’m proud to…

It is with profound sadness that The Korte Company announces the passing of its founder, Ralph Korte, who passed away on Aug. 26, 2025 – surrounded by family. Born in 1934 in rural Highland, Ill., Ralph was one of 14 children raised on a small family farm. With little formal schooling beyond the eighth grade,…

Juneau Associates Inc., P.C., a leading local engineering and surveying firm, recently announced the addition of Michelle Allaman as the company’s new accounting and human resources director. In this role, Allaman will oversee accounting operations while also driving initiatives that strengthen company culture, recruitment and employee retention. She brings more than 26 years of experience…

  The law firm of Mathis, Marifian & Richter Ltd. recently announced that shareholders Chad J. Richter and Allyson T. Schwab have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch in America. Richter has been ranked in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Trust and Estates Litigation. Schwab has been…

Prairie Cardiovascular recently welcomed Dr. M. Adil Sheikh to its team in O’Fallon. M. Adil Sheikh, MD, is an interventional cardiologist with expertise in treating complex coronary artery disease and structural heart conditions. He performs advanced procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), MitraClip and Watchman and others. He also manages atrial fibrillation, heart…