People In Business

Dr. Ed Hightower says he will retire from the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation in Edwardsville effective Dec. 1. The Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities opened its doors in 2015, with the mission of creating communities that embrace respect, dignity, understanding and forgiveness among people of different cultures, races, and religion, and…

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Student Design Center will feature the name of a distinguished alumnus who has contributed a total of $1 million, as well as the names of two of his most inspiring educators. Civil engineering alumnus Ed Grady ‘72 recognized how the SDC would raise the national profile of…

Associate Judge Martin J. Mengarelli of Madison County has been appointed to two section councils of the Illinois State Bar Association for the 2018/19 year. Judge Mengarelli was appointed to both the Child Law Section Council and the Tort Law Section Council. “Section councils and committees are the backbone of the ISBA,” said James F.…

Internships are a powerful tool for building students’ professional skills and developing a talent pipeline for employers. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business’s new internship coordinator Amanda Russell is committed to utilizing that tool and adding value for all parties involved by connecting motivated students with organizations and employers. Russell assumed the role of…

Rena Thoele has been promoted to executive director of the Southwestern Illinois College Foundation. Thoele was previously the SWIC Foundation Associate Director for six years and her experience includes scholarships and fundraising, alumni development, planned giving and special event planning. In addition, she works closely with donors and the Foundation Board. She has been employed…

Engineering and surveying firm Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. recognized several engineers who have recently passed the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to become licensed Professional Engineers in Illinois. Emily Smith, PE of Glen Carbon (center) started as an intern at TWM in 2011 and now works as a transportation engineer in the firm’s…

Midwest litigation firm HeplerBroom, based in Edwardsville, has announced that 15 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Included in the listing, with their respective practice areas, are: EDWARDSVILLE OFFICE Brenda G. Baum – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – DefendantsTroy A. Bozarth…

Mark Goldenberg, a founder and managing partner of Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C., based in Edwardsville,  has been appointed a member of the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness for the 5th District of Illinois. Effective immediately, his term expires Dec. 31, and until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. As a…

Visionary Wealth Advisors announced that Ryan Barke has joined their firm as general counsel and chief compliance officer. “Ryan’s knowledge, expertise, and legal background will continue to help our Visionaries serve our clients in the fiduciary manner that we do,” said Visionary CEO and Co-Founder Brett Gilliland. “His serving attitude and passion to work hard…

Andrew Thompson has joined the Metro East sales staff of Da-com IT Pros. The Mascoutah native and father of three will be working to serve companies in need of technology solutions. He may be contacted at [email protected] Thompson has coached high school sports for nine years and is active in the Juvenile Arthritis Foundation and…