People In Business

Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. recently announced that Andrew D. Kinghorn of the St. Louis region’s office has been elevated to principal, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The official announcement further noted: “Kinghorn is a skilled trial attorney and advocate for employers before administrative agencies, and in federal, state and appellate courts. His practice focuses on…

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a leading Catholic health ministry with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin, recently announced that Dr. Douglas Barton has been named Southern Illinois Market Chief Medical Officer. He joined HSHS on Feb. 10. In this role, Dr. Barton leads and coordinates medical staff operations at HSHS ministries in the Southern Illinois…

Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Patrick G. King as a Resident Circuit Judge in Madison County in the Third Judicial Circuit, Subcircuit Two. King was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Stephen A. Stobbs on Dec. 31, 2024. The appointment of…

The 2025 RiverBend Growth Association board of directors includes four new members. They are Lou Bicanic of Midwest Members Credit Union, Sarah Bowman of Illinois American Water, Anita Martinez of Asbury Village and Zach Yoder of OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center. Serving as the 2025 Chair is Martha Schultz of First Mid Bank & Trust. Other…

  By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton recently selected Zach Yoder, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, to serve as its next president. His role in this capacity began officially on Jan. 6, 2025. Yoder reports to OSF HealthCare Western Region CEO AJ Querciagrossa. “Zach will lead…

Hinckley Allen recently announced the addition of litigation partner Brandy R. Harty to its St. Louis Metro/Madison County, Illinois office. She is the fourth partner and seventh lawyer to join the firm’s new Midwest office, which opened late last year. With her extensive background in complex litigation, especially in areas like product liability, toxic and…

Edwardsville Public Works Director Eric Williams will be the new City Administrator in Edwardsville, effective Monday, March 24. He was appointed by Mayor Art Risavy and unanimously approved by the City Council during the Tuesday, Feb. 4, meeting. Williams will replace current City Administrator Kevin Head, who last month announced his plans to step down…

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL-12) recently announced that he has nominated 17 local young men and women for admittance to the U.S. Service Academies. Nominations were made following the recommendations of an independent panel that reviewed applications and conducted formal interviews. Final determination on admission is made by the individual academies. “Southern Illinois is home…

State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) is set to take on a key leadership role once again, continuing as the Minority Spokesperson for the Illinois Senate Local Government Committee in the 104th General Assembly. “There are so many committees to serve on, but as a former county board member, I’ve found my experience to be…

Armstrong Teasdale recently announced the addition of Sally Schilling as director of Business Development. Located in the firm’s Chicago office, she drives the firm’s client acquisition and revenue growth initiatives, while fostering strong client relationships. Schilling brings over 20 years of strategic legal business development and marketing experience. Schilling has a proven track record in creating…