People In Business

Nance, a Sister Thea alum, is committed to academic excellence, faith-based leadership, and students’ holistic development Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School (STBCS), the last remaining Catholic School in East St. Louis, recently announced that Mr. Kenneth Nance Jr., Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School alum, has accepted the position of principal. Nance brings with him a…

L&C Recruiter Daniel Nosce received Lewis and Clark Community College’s highest honor this spring for his exceptional dedication and positive impact on the college campus. Nosce, a friendly and familiar face at college fairs, community events, and school visits, has played a key role in connecting students with educational opportunities at L&C. Colleagues praise his…

For Dawn Mushill, the past 25 years as president and CEO of the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce have been more than just a career—they’ve been a dream come true. “There are very few jobs where you can ride an elephant, give a high school commencement speech, appear in a rap video, perform a dance…

The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation recently announced its recipients of the 2025 Torch of Leadership Award, the organization’s highest honor recognizing servant leadership, visionary thinking, and enduring contributions to Illinois agriculture and rural communities. Presented bi-annually, the Torch of Leadership Award celebrates individuals who exemplify the mission and values of IALF through their work, mentorship,…

Mathis, Marifian & Richter Ltd. (MM&R), a legal firm serving the Metro East and St. Louis regions, recently announced the newest additions to its legal team: Brandon J. Klar and Robert A. Breidenbach. Brandon J. Klar joins MM&R as an associate attorney. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and economics from Lawrence University in…

Meredith Walter, MSN, ANP-BC, will see patients from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday OSF Medical Group in Alton recently announced that a new cardiology nurse practitioner has been added to its staff to better serve the ever-increasing cardiology needs of Riverbend region residents. Meredith Walter, MSN, ANP-BC, is now seeing patients in…

ISP welcomes Cadet Class 150   The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently graduated the largest cadet class in the last 25 years. ​ ISP welcomed 95 new troopers on July 11, 2025, from Cadet Class 150 at a graduation ceremony at the Westside Christian Church in Springfield. ​The new troopers reported to all 10 ISP…

National law firm Armstrong Teasdale recently announced that Partner E. Calvin Matthews IV has assumed the role of Practice Group Leader for the firm’s Corporate Services group, effective July 1, 2025. Jennifer Byrne, who has led the group since 2020, returns full-time to her role as Partner to meet increasing client demand. Both attorneys are…

Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, recently announced that firm partner Melissa Crowe Schopfer was selected as the winner of the 2025 Women of Plaintiffs Asbestos Litigation Seminar (PALS) Award. Her selection was announced at this year’s seminar, which took place May 13-15 in Las…

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of the Provost announced that Sinan Onal, Ph.D., an associate professor in the School of Engineering (SOE), and Elizabeth Cady, PharmD, in the School of Pharmacy (SOP), are the recipients of the annual Teaching Excellence Award. Onan is recognized as a tenure-track faculty member and Cady as non-tenure track…