People In Business

Urology of St. Louis (USL) landed 25 doctors on a list of the Best Doctors in St. Louis. The list was created by Castle Connolly, an independent healthcare research and information company that compiles information to help people find the best and most qualified medical practitioners in their area. The list is compiled based on…

Former Chief of Staff to Illinois Senate President and the Illinois Senate Caucus Jake Butcher recently joined The Gori Law Firm as of counsel. Butcher brings with him several years of experience practicing in the areas of municipal law, state government solutions and regulatory law. As part of his work with the Edwardsville-based firm, he…

Dale St. Peters recognized with Golden Hammer for 50 years in the hardware industry One of the most distinguished and hard-to-achieve awards in the home improvement industry is the Estwing Golden Hammer Award from Estwing Manufacturing Company, which recognizes retailers with 50 years of service. Dale St. Peters, owner of St. Peters Family True Value…

United Way of Greater St. Louis has welcomed seven new leaders to its board of directors, including: Kyle Anderson, executive director, Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois Merri Berry, secretary/treasurer, Missouri AFL-CIO Katie Deatheridge, president, UAW 2250 Zach Gietl, director, Edward Jones Jose Gomez, business manager, Laborers Local 110 Lisa Weingarth, senior advisor for St. Louis Initiatives,…

Anderson Healthcare, a Metro East healthcare network, has announced the appointment of Mike Marshall, MBA, CPA, FACHE, as its new president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 9, 2024. Marshall replaces Keith Page, who retired Feb. 8, 2024, after 28 years with the organization. Marshall has been with the Anderson Healthcare System for 19 years,…

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 Chairman and Founder John Simmons has been inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame as a “Contributor.” The mission of the St. Louis Sports…

First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) has announced the appointment of two seasoned executives to its leadership team. Stas Wolak will assume the role of chief retail banking officer, previously held by Mandy Lewis. Lewis now holds the position of chief operations officer. Wolak brings a wealth of customer-focused banking industry experience to First…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has announced the appointment of Tammy T. Moore, EdD, as the manager of Federal, State, and Licensure Compliance in the Office of Educational Outreach. Moore officially assumed her new role on Jan. 8.  In her capacity, Moore is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the University’s adherence to both existing…

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice recently announced the addition of Michelle Meloche as an associate in St. Louis.  Meloche has a practice focused on defending medical malpractice claims against healthcare providers. Actively engaged in various healthcare and legal organizations, she is a member of the American Bar Association’s Health Law Section, the American Health Lawyers Association,…

Lewis and Clark Community College Associate Professor of Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Meghan Becraft has been nominated by her peers for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s (ICCTA) Outstanding Full-time Faculty Award. The award recognizes high-achieving Illinois full-time community college instructors. “I was so surprised and overwhelmed with gratitude to receive this nomination; it…