People In Business

“From middle school dropout to the C-suite” Lewis and Clark Community College was there when Ron Wall needed a new direction, and now he’s returning the favor – leading the college into the future of data and technology. Wall was promoted to Chief Data and Technology Officer (CDTO) – a new member of the college’s…

The state’s premier organization representing gas stations and convenience stores today announces the hiring of an experienced state government relations professional as the new CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association. Nate Harris, of Springfield, replaces Josh Sharp as the leader of IFRA. Sharp left IFRA for another advocacy leadership role in early July…

West Star Aviation recently welcomed Brandy Weiler as the new Falcon Project Manager. Weiler will be responsible for all logistics and workflow for each project. A veteran of the United States Army, Weiler has 18 years of experience with multiple Dassault Falcon Jet Service Centers. She began her career as an Airframe and Powerplant technician…

Sherman will serve as a book management coach for the growing alliance Carly Sherman was recently hired as a book management coach for Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a cohesive family of more than 160 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Illinois. In this role, Sherman will focus on improving the profitability of personal lines…

Lewis and Clark Community College Adult Education Director of Career Pathways Sabrina Davis was announced as YouthBuild USA’s Innovator of the Year at the National Directors Association meeting in Washington D.C for her work with Building Futures YouthBuild AmeriCorps. The Innovator of the Year award recognizes a director who has shown innovation in new program…

On July 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville appointed Marlee Graser, MLIS, as dean of Library and Information Services. Graser has worked as an instructor with the award-winning Eugene B. Redmond Collection and Learning Center, a tenure-track associate professor, a metadata librarian, and, since June 2022, has served as the library’s interim associate dean. Graser’s dissertation…

After a year-long search, S. M. Wilson & Co. has named Michael Yazbec as its next president. Yazbec brings more than 35 years of operations and management experience in the A/E/C industry and joined the team on July 8, 2024. Yazbec was selected for the successful leadership and interpersonal qualities that he has exhibited throughout…

Greater St. Louis Inc. Chief Strategy Officer Sam Murphey has been selected as a 2024 Eisenhower USA Fellow. For his fellowship, Murphey will visit France and Chile to explore public-private partnerships and their role in addressing social challenges, seeking to implement successful models in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Eisenhower Fellowships has selected ten ascendant…

Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Werden recently announced the hiring of a new principal for the county’s alternative school in Troy known as CEO (Center for Educational Opportunities). The new principal will be Naj Citrowske. Most recently, Citrowske previously worked as an assistant principal for the Alton School District and will start in Troy this July.…

The Energy Assistance Foundation (EAF) has announced the addition of six new board members from communities throughout the State of Illinois to better represent the geographical footprint of EAF’s Warm Neighbors Cool Friends program reach. The new EAF board members include: Theresa Collins, CEO, Senior Services Plus (Madison County) Rick Stubblefield, executive director, St. Clair…