People In Business

S. M. Wilson & Co. recently welcomed Jeanne Garlock as the company’s newest director of Client Development. As director of Client Development, Garlock will play an integral role in establishing and implementing new strategies to acquire new clients, maintain existing relationships, and promote the S. M. Wilson brand. “We are excited to be adding Jeanne…

HSHS President and Chief Executive Officer Damond Boatwright has been named to Becker’s Healthcare 2024 list of “Black Healthcare Leaders to Know.” The national health system leaders honored on this list are credited with shaping the patient experience, educating and training the next generation of healthcare providers, and furthering equity and inclusion. According to Becker’s,…

Lewis and Clark Community College’s 2024 Interactive Mural, an original design by Graphic Design student Jeannette Carrington, was revealed Tuesday afternoon outside The Commons. Each year, students and team members at L&C select a design for the interactive mural, located on an eastern exterior wall of The Commons in the McPike Math and Science Complex…

  Madison County recognized an educator for her leadership and creativity in helping to keep her school “green.” The Madison County Green Schools Program recognized St. Mary’s Catholic Middle School Science Teacher Rebecca Harper as “Coordinator of the Year.” The award is presented to an educator who demonstrates outstanding leadership and encouragement on how to…

  Lewis and Clark Community College alumna Shannon White, an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) graduate, received the Roster of Honor award from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in March 2024. The Roster of Honor is the highest honor an OTA can receive from the AOTA. It recognizes OTAs who, through their knowledge, expertise, leadership,…

  HSHS Medical Group family medicine physician Dr. Gregory Climaco and his staff recently were honored with the UnitedHealthcare (UHC) 2023 United Hero Award. Dr. Climaco is one of three providers to receive the United Hero Award in the UHC service area that includes HSHS Medical Group and over 1,200 health care providers. Each year,…

Poettker Industrial Services, a woman-owned utility, energy, and infrastructure contractor, recently announced the promotion of Blake Langenhorst to project manager. Langenhorst joined Poettker Industrial in 2023 as a project engineer, most recently serving in the role of senior project engineer. He has eight years of experience in the construction industry. He received his bachelor’s degree…

“Time to fly” for David Riedel, MD David Riedel, MD, has seen a lot in his 44 years at Alton Memorial Hospital. But the most important thing is not any of the changes to the campus. It’s what he’s been able to see inside his patients – and what he and his colleagues have been…

  Helmkamp Construction Co. has introduced an integral change to its organizational structure with the creation of a new position: General Superintendent. This position has been established so the company has a dedicated resource to help foster superintendent and warehouse success, as well as enhance coordination between field and office operations. Responsibilities include the hiring, development,…