People In Business

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, upon John Martinson last weekend during SIUE’s commencement ceremonies. The Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters is bestowed upon individuals who have made a profound impact on SIUE, in line with its mission, vision and values. John Martinson, MBA ’75, has been a venture…

United Way of Greater St. Louis recently named Katie Felts as vice president of Communications. In this role, Felts will use media relations and other communications strategies to shape and share the United Way story with our community. “We are excited to have Katie join our United Way team as we forge ahead into our…

Stephen Hansen, Ph.D., has been a steadfast supporter of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the surrounding communities since joining the University in 1984 as associate dean of graduate studies and research and associate professor in the Department of History. Over the course of his career, Hansen has served as dean of graduate studies and research,…

  Mission Partner of the Month for April and May recognized along with DAISY Award, Sunflower Award honorees OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center recently recognized four (4) Mission Partners for their exemplary service to patients, fellow Mission Partners, and daily demonstration of the hospital’s Mission of “serving with the greatest care and love.” The Mission…

  Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Angel Jones, PhD, critical race scholar and visiting assistant professor in the SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s (SEHHB) Department of Teaching and Learning, was interviewed Tuesday, May 2, on TheGrio with Marc Lamont Hill show. Jones discussed her new book, “Street Scholar,” and the definition of a “street…

Deanna L. Litzenburg, a shareholder and Vice President with Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd., has been appointed to serve as Chair of the ISBA Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council for the 2023-2024 term. The mission of the ISBA Civil Practice and Procedure Section is to enhance the knowledge and professional capabilities of lawyers practicing…

He’s described as being a first-rate educator, a superb faculty member and an exceptional mentor by his department chair, and now Timothy E. Lewis, Ph.D., is the first Black professor to receive tenure in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Political Science. “Dr. Lewis will become the Department’s first Black tenured faculty member in…

First Mid Bank & Trust recently welcomed Laura Hughes as their new Chief Marketing & Deposit Officer. Hughes will be responsible for leading First Mid’s marketing and deposit strategy, as well as overseeing its performance, culture, and overall customer experience. With over 20 years of marketing and customer-focused experience in the banking and insurance industries,…

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker recently announced the following appointments in his administration: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority James Connolly will continue to serve as a Member of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.* Connolly has a long history working in organized labor. He currently serves…

AAdvantage Insurance Group recently hired Zac Bilyeu as Business Development Specialist. In this position, he will focus on commercial sales, recruiting and training. Bilyeu’s responsibilities include generating prospects, developing new relationships, handling existing accounts, and maintaining client satisfaction by providing custom insurance plans in the property and casualty marketplace. Prior to joining the agency, Bilyeu…