People In Business

The Illinois Section of the Mathematical Association of America has presented Dr. J. Alan Alewine of McKendree University in Lebanon with its Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics Award. He was honored on March 29 at the ISMAA conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Given since 1991, it recognizes mathematics teachers who have been…

The Realtor Association of Southwestern Illinois recently recognized Collin Fischer and Terry Johnson of the BARBERMURPHY Group for their individual sales in 2018. Fischer (right), a firm principal, received three awards during the celebration. He was the recipient of an Emerald Award, which goes to Realtors who sold more than $20 million within one year,…

The Anderson Hospital Foundation has announced the addition of Gary Niebur to the board of directors. The 13-member foundation board provides leadership and fund-raising efforts for carrying out the foundation’s mission: to support and promote Anderson Hospital. “I am very pleased to have Gary join the Anderson Hospital Foundation Board. Gary brings a vast amount…

The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville honored Rev. Steve Jackson and the Goshen Market during its16th annual Leadership Awards Dinner on Saturday, March 30, in the Leclaire Room on the N. O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Edwardsville. Each year the center bestows two awards, one…

The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance hosted the 15th annual Inspiring Efficiency Awards in March, honoring leaders who delivered groundbreaking advancements in energy efficiency in five categories; Leadership, Education, Impact, Innovation and Marketing. This year, Leadership Awards were awarded to the Honorable Mayor Rahm Emanuel, mayor of Chicago and Richard Mark, chairman and president of Ameren…

Mallory Rinderer, APRN, recently relocated to HSHS Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine, located at 12860 Troxler Ave., in Highland. Shey is now accepting patients of all ages. As a primary care advanced practice registered nurse, she works alongside physicians to care for patients of all ages. She offers a variety of services, including minor…

Visionary Wealth Advisors, which has locations in Metro East and St. Louis among others, has added four industry veterans. Joining during the first quarter of 2019 are Steve Elefson, formerly of Cary Street Partners Jackson, Mo.; Bill and Will Lauber, formerly of Sterling Capital in St. Louis; and Geoff Reed, formerly of Waddell and Reed…

Lindenwood University-Belleville’s Division Chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Dr. Andrea Boyles is taking her profession to the global stage, as she attends the United Nations Commission of the Status of Women being held this month in New York City. As a member of the non-governmental organization,…

Gori Julian & Associates, P.C. announced that former judge Randy Kelley has joined the firm as an attorney of counsel. Kelley will be working in the Edwardsville office of Gori and will focus on personal injuries, workers’ compensation and wrongful death. Kelley’s previous experience was diverse, handling practice areas to include criminal law, major civil…

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has presented its 2020-22 Hoppe Research Professor Award to the School of Engineering’s Sinan Onal, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. The Hoppe Research Professor Award recognizes and supports faculty members whose research or creative activities have the promise of making significant…