People In Business

First Bankers Trust Company N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares Inc., recently recognized Arthur “Art” Greenbank for his leadership and service as he retires from the boards of directors of both organizations in May 2026. Greenbank’s career with First Bankers Trust began in March 1992 when he joined the organization as vice president…

  Lewis and Clark Community College recently announced the winners of its 21st annual Student Art Exhibition. This year’s exhibit, which comprised 52 original pieces, brought together a curated selection of students’ artwork from the college’s Fine Art and Graphic Design programs. Gabrielle McQuay earned the top spot with her charcoal drawing. “Still Life.” “I…

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently announced the following appointments to boards and commissions, including those that impact the southwestern Illinois region: Capital Development Board Ama Addai will continue to serve as a Member of the Capital Development Board.* Addai currently serves as Area Director of Civil Infrastructure with TRC Companies Inc., formerly known as The…

President and CEO Bonnie McDonald will step down; she has been selected for Loeb Fellowship from Harvard Landmarks Illinois recently announced that President and CEO Bonnie McDonald has been selected for a 2027 Loeb Fellowship by the Harvard Graduate School of Design (HGSD) and will step down from her post leading the organization on July 24.…

Building stronger connections between local employers, community partners and workforce education programs is the primary focus of new Workforce Training Coordinator Beth Arrowsmith at Lewis and Clark Community College. Arrowsmith joined the college in Spring 2026 and now works collaboratively with faculty, staff and area employers to help develop short-term training and certification programs designed…

The Graduate School at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has awarded the 2026-2027 Hoppe Research Professor Award to Abbey Hepner, MFA, associate professor and area head of photography and digital media in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Art and Design. The Hoppe Research Professor Award recognizes faculty members whose research or creative activities promise…

Announced appointments include those from the Metro East region Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board David Bennett will continue to serve as a Member of the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board.* Bennett currently serves as Equity Partner at the Law Offices of Pretzel and Stouffer in Chicago, specializing in liability and the representation of…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has awarded the Graduate Faculty Mentor Award to Drew Dolan, Ph.D., professor and program director of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) in the Department of Public Administration and Policy Analysis. Dolan will be recognized at the Graduate School’s Fall Awards Reception in October and will receive a $500 honorarium for…

Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed its new vice president of Finance and Operations last month, as it prepared to wind down the academic year. Area-native Jonathan Lasinski, a 2002 graduate of Alton High School, started in the role on April 20, 2026, training with outgoing Vice President Mary Schulte prior to her April 30…

Lewis and Clark Community College student Abigail Johnes is building a future in architecture while balancing a full academic load, leadership roles and extensive community involvement in Calhoun County. A 2025 graduate and valedictorian of Brussels Community High School, Johnes is pursuing an associate degree in architecture at LC, with plans to graduate in 2027.…