People In Business

Midland States Bancorp Inc. announced that Leon J. Holschbach will retire from his position as chief executive officer of the banking company on Dec. 31. Consistent with the management succession plan established by the board of directors, upon Holschbach’s retirement, Jeffrey G. Ludwig will assume the role of chief executive officer of Midland States Bancorp…

Alton Memorial Hospital honored several physicians at the annual Physician’s Appreciation Dinner on Sept. 28. The top recognition went to Dr. Juri McDowell, winner of the 2018 Alton Memorial Hospital Chairman’s Award winner. Other honorees : — Dr. Gregory Vlacich, medical director of Radiation Oncology, received the Community Service/Humanitarian Award. This award recognizes a physician…

Midland States Bank, which has multiple locations in Southern lllinois and St. Louis, has promoted David Noble to director of community and economic development. Noble had served as Midland’s Community Development and CRA officer since joining the bank in 2014. In his new role, Noble will directly supervise the Regional Community Development Relationship Managers in…

The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will recognize the Tenth Annual National Celebration of Pro Bono Week and celebrate the Madison County attorneys who have provided free legal advice, free legal education, and handled mediations and other court appointments without charge through the court’s programs. Pro Bono week is October 21-27, and a recognition…

The East St. Louis Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People recognized Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center Executive Director Jesse Dixon for his educational contributions to the Metro East. Dixon received the branch’s education award at its 64th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Banquet on Sunday, Oct. 7, at…

Stacy Regnier, St. Louis-based Commerce Bank’s vice president of business transformation, has been selected to join the BAI Emerging Leaders Network, a selective professional development network dedicated to fostering growth of future leaders who will drive positive change in the financial services industry.   Regnier is one of 100 Emerging Leaders chosen by BAI to…

    HSHS Medical Group has welcomed primary care provider Zachary Luchtefeld, DO.      Luchtefeld sees patients of all ages at HSHS Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine at 1950 Vandalia St., Collinsville.    Luchtefeld completed his undergraduate degree at University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and completed his medical degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine…

    HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Outpatient Therapy Services has added Robin Bertram as a Certified Hand Therapist, one of 6,284 credentialed worldwide. Such therapists must practice for at least three years, gain 4,000 hours of experience and pass a comprehensive exam.    Hand therapy is the art of evaluating and treating injuries and conditions of the…

    Caseyville-based Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions has added Sandra Gonzalez of Wright City, Mo., as its director of talent and team development. She will lead the company’s recruiting, hiring and new employee onboarding.  She will also work with management to retain qualified employees through competitive compensation, benefit plans and ongoing training.    Gonzalez brings more than…

    Bell Insurance Solutions recently hired Larry Massey as its newest sales producer.  In this position, Massey will generate leads and develop new business.  He also will offer clients a variety of solutions for their insurance and risk management needs.     Prior to joining Bell Insurance Solutions, Massey worked in numerous business service-related industries including…