People In Business

Armstrong Teasdale, an Am Law 200 law firm known for its sophisticated legal counsel and innovative solutions for corporate clients, is pleased to announce the appointment of experienced legal professional Karl Riehl as Chief Legal Talent Officer. With more than two decades of experience in legal recruitment, professional development, and practice management, Riehl will play…

Michael Allen, executive director of the National Building Arts Center (NBAC) in Sauget, Ill., has accepted the position of visiting assistant professor of History at West Virginia University, effective July 31. NBAC Board President Mike Jackson will assume the title of interim director pending a full search for Allen’s replacement. “Michael Allen has been absolutely…

Scheper’s appointment comes after Jerry Rumph submits resignation, effective August 9 Lisa Schepers, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, has been named interim president at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center. Schepers’ new position is effective immediately and she will report to AJ Querciagrossa, chief executive officer, Western Region, OSF HealthCare. “As interim president, Lisa, in conjunction…

Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass torts firms and a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, has announced that firm partners Perry J. Browder and Jo Anna Pollock were recently elected to new leadership positions with the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) and the Illinois Bar…

  With the fall semester just weeks away, Lewis and Clark Community College is buzzing with activity in anticipation of another academic year, blazing new trails in higher education. As new projects get underway and the campus calendar fills with events, one woman remains steadfast, serving as a beacon of calm in all the excitement.…

Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture and construction firm, recently announced the promotion of Chad Cotter, PE, to vice president and company officer. Cotter serves as the Midwest regional manager for the construction group that leads construction teams in St. Louis and Ohio. He also serves as the national leader for solar power…

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) was recently awarded with the national Innovation in Teaching Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy for their innovative project, “Making an ‘ImPaCT (Improving Patient Care for Tomorrow)’: A longitudinal, required innovation curriculum to address practice-based problems.” The program is led by Kate Newman,…

SIUE Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin has been named to the Executive Committee for the Division I-AAA Athletic Directors Association. Gavin is entering his second full school year as the Cougars’ Director of Athletics. Division I-AAA represents non-football playing Division I institutions. Gavin is an at-large representative, representing not only SIUE, but also the Ohio…

Lindsay Ross-Stewart, Ph.D., associate professor in Applied Health at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), was named the 2023-2024 recipient of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award. The award is granted to a faculty member at each OVC member institution, recognizing their impact on students, contributions to the department, University and…

Focal Pointe, a landscape services provider, announced that long-time irrigation manager John Combs has been promoted to director of Irrigation and Water Management. Combs has an impressive track record and a wealth of expertise, with over 10 years of experience at Focal Pointe in landscape irrigation, irrigation technology, and irrigation training. In his new role,…