People In Business

  Kaskaskia College recently announced that one of its professors received a national award from the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Associate Professor of Industrial Technology and Wiring Dr. Lyle Gross was honored with the AAACE Faculty Award at the organization’s conference in Reno, Nev. The award is given to a faculty…

BARBERMURPHY, a leading central and southern commercial real estate brokerage firm in downstate Illinois, now licensed in Missouri, recently added Eddie Aboussie to its team as a broker associate. Aboussie brings a multi-faceted background in real estate brokerage, development services, and lending. At BARBERMURPHY, he focuses on development and redevelopment opportunities across hospitality, retail, multifamily,…

Effective Nov. 24, 2024, Dr. Isha McConkey oversees all primary care and specialty care medical practices for the Alton market OSF Medical Group in Alton recently announced that Isha McConkey, D.O. accepted the invitation to serve as its managing medical director for primary care and specialty care in the Alton market. Dr. McConkey’s appointment as managing…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville recently announced the appointment of Sydney Greenwalt, Ph.D., as director of Counseling Services. Greenwalt begins her role on Dec. 16, 2024. Rony Die, associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs and dean of Students, selected Greenwalt following an extensive national search. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Greenwalt back to SIUE,” said…

West Star Aviation recently announced the promotion of Jeremy Camren to program manager for the avionics department at their East Alton, Ill. (ALN) facility. Camren has more than 18 years of aviation experience, starting his career in the U.S. Army as a sergeant and tank commander, gaining invaluable experience in leadership and discipline. He joined…

On Nov. 25, 2024, retiring Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs announced that Circuit Judge Christopher P. Threlkeld had been selected by his fellow circuit judges to serve as the next chief judge of the Third Judicial Circuit of Madison and Bond Counties, Illinois, for a two-year term. Judge Stobbs is set to retire on Dec. 31,…

Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize 91 retired employees for their service to the university in a ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Student Center Ballrooms. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. The holiday reception for faculty and staff, hosted by Chancellor Austin Lane, precedes the ceremony and will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, Ph.D., has named Miriam Roccia, MPA, as vice chancellor for Student Affairs. Roccia’s appointment is effective Nov. 25, 2024. Roccia has served as interim vice chancellor of Student Affairs since December 2022, navigating the complexities of post-COVID challenges while reinforcing the University’s focus on student success. “Miriam’s…

Lewis and Clark Community College’s Professor of Sociology Paula Kelso is the winner of the 2024 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Each year, Emerson Electric Company sponsors the Excellence in Teaching Awards program to recognize educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area – from kindergarten teachers to college professors – who are examples of excellence…

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. has appointed Paul L. Palmby to the company’s board of directors, effective Nov. 19, 2024. Palmby will also serve on the board of directors of First Mid Bank & Trust, which is a subsidiary of the company. Palmby currently serves as the president, CEO and director for Seneca Foods Corporation, a…