People In Business

Mikel Williamson, current president of First Bank, will be assuming the role of President and CEO, effective Nov. 1, 2023. He takes over day-to-day bank responsibilities and will also serve as CEO and president of FB Corporation, the holding company of First Bank. Shelley Seifert announced her retirement earlier this year. “It’s an honor to…

Three Edwardsville Fire Department members moved up the ladder this week as the department expanded its ranks to include an assistant fire chief. The three veteran firefighter/paramedics took the oath of office for their new rank at the Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, Edwardsville City Council meeting. Capt. Bob Morgan, who has been with the Edwardsville…

Nicole Wood of the Women’s Health and Childbirth Center is the Alton Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for October. She received the honor Oct. 19 from her manager, Jessica Mossman, and AMH President Dave Braasch. The nomination for Wood came in after her good work earlier this year. Her nomination read: “An unfavorable induction…

Lantz Homes & Remodels’ cabinet division offers new value-added service to local homeowners Lantz Homes & Remodels has announced the expansion of the Berkshire Cabinet Company, its in-house cabinetry division. With the addition of new lead designer Ashley Parnell, Lantz becomes the latest homebuilder in Edwardsville offering both cabinet design and installation. Parnell brings more than…

The Junior League of Greater Alton’s Women’s Empowerment Scholarship is helping one Alton woman follow her career path in a new direction. Kenita Jalivay, 47, is a former English teacher and program manager who served as a mentor to at-risk students in Philadelphia for 17 years, before returning to Southern Illinois to be closer to…

Counselors Associates Ltd. recently announced that Janae M. Korte, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC has joined them at their Troy North office location. Korte works closely with the firm’s therapists, offering patients a comprehensive approach to their mental health needs by coordinating care with other medical providers and incorporating medication as needed. Korte’s goal is to work…

Every year, the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) recognizes one outstanding member for their valuable and selfless commitment to advancing the principles of community banking at an extraordinary level. CBAI’s 2023 Outstanding Member is Tom Marantz, CEO and chairman of Bank of Springfield.  One of CBAI’s longest-serving board members, Marantz is committed to the…

Ameren Illinois recently announced a key senior leadership change and the retirement of one vice president. Luke Wollin has stepped into the role of vice president, Electric Operations and Distribution, Ameren Illinois, effective Oct. 1, 2023. Wollin joined Ameren in 2003, transitioned into leadership in 2013 as Ameren transmission manager and since then has held…

IMPACT Strategies recently welcomed three new team members: Jordan Lane as senior project manager, Rosie Williams as marketing & business development specialist and Chris Douthit as field superintendent.   Lane holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Missouri S&T along with a master’s degree in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Lane brings…

Third Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs received the IDC (Illinois Defense Counsel) Distinguished Service Award for his years of service to the citizens of Illinois. The award was presented to Chief Judge Stobbs by IDC President Tracy Stevenson at the IDC Judicial Reception held on Oct. 5, 2023, at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville,…