People In Business

BELLEVILLE – Law firm Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. announced that attorney Clyde L. Kuehn joined the firm as of counsel on Feb. 1. Kuehn has been widely recognized in criminal defense law. He received the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and was appointment as chairman of the…

BELLEVILLE – Rhonda Carter Adams has joined Illinois American Water’s leadership team as Supplier Diversity Program manager. In this role, Adams will enhance the company’s relationships with diverse organizations. She will focus on broadening the utilization of minority, women and veteran suppliers, and attracting diverse candidates to the company. Adams will report to Illinois American…

BELLEVILLE – The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce honored five area leaders in the community Thursday night at its Annual Dinner and Silent Auction held at the St. Clair County Event Center. Joy Prigge (Dieterich Bank), Debra Kruep (Hoernis Auto Body), and Patty Gregory (Art on the Square) were given individual awards and Kaskaskia Engineering…

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. has elevated attorneys Gino P. Gusmano, Karen M. Johnson and Betty Hartzel Schaefer to officer, effective Feb. 1. “We congratulate Gino, Karen and Betty on the achievements that have earned them the position of Officer,” Greensfelder Chief Executive Officer Timothy R. Thornton said. “Each is well-deserving of this honor, and…

ALTON – Simmons Hanly Conroy says Chairman John Simmons, Managing Shareholder Michael J. Angelides and Shareholders Perry J. Browder, Brian J. Cooke and Randy S. Cohn have been named 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers. In addition, Shareholder Eric Johnson has been selected as a 2018 Illinois Rising Star. Based in the firm’s Alton office, the attorneys…

HILLSBORO, Ill. — National Bank has appointed Delmar Mills to its board of directors. Mills is the sales manager at Arthur Young Chevrolet in Vandalia and owns DEM Enterprises and Ultimate Ice LLC. He has been with Arthur Young for 12 years and can be heard on local radio six days a week as the…

Touchette Regional Hospital has announced that Franklin Harry, a doctor of podiatric medicine, has joined its Archview Medical team at 2071 Goose Lake Road, Sauget. Harry’s experience includes diabetic foot care, bone deformities, arthritis, as well as foot and ankle injuries. “My focus is to deliver quality care to my patients through comprehensive evaluations,” said…

GODFREY – Kevin Wellhausen, of Godfrey, is Lewis and Clark Community College’s nominee for the 2018 Illinois Community College Trustees Association Outstanding Faculty Member Award. The award recognizes the highest levels of faculty achievement in the Illinois community college system, and nominees are selected by a committee of their peers. Wellhausen, a professor of nursing,…

Helmkamp Construction Co. has announced the hiring of Alton native Jennifer L. Jackson as marketing director for the 80-year-old company. Jackson has 16 years of experience in marketing and operations, particularly with growing B2B relationships and implementing best practices. She joins Helmkamp Construction as the company initiates plans for its next phase of growth. Rob…

For Helmkamp President Rob Johnes, a lifelong dream of being a business owner has become a reality. Johnes, who is the first non-Helmkamp family member to assume ownership of the 80-year-old construction company, completed the long term buyout of the company from Brad Farrell, the founder’s grandson, last Tuesday. “I plan to do some new…