Jon Eickmann, senior vice president and treasurer at Enterprise Mobility in St. Louis, has been named to the Transportation Industry Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The St. Louis Fed created four District Industry Councils in 2006, each designed to provide important feedback about economic conditions in key Eighth District industry sectors.…
The Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission (SIMAPC) has announced the appointment of Wendy J. Pfeil as its new executive director, effective June 16, 2025. Pfeil brings more than two decades of proven leadership, community engagement, and strategic development experience to the role. With a professional background rooted in advancing regional growth and civic collaboration,…
The Gori Law Firm, formed in 2008, recently welcomed Don Perry as its new associate attorney to its legal team. Before joining The Gori Law Firm, Perry worked as an assistant state’s attorney for the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office, serving in the Civil Division of Governmental Affairs, and as a solo practitioner with…
Beverly Farm Foundation recently presented Steve Marso, owner of the Alton River Dragons Prospect League baseball team, with its 2025 Community Champion Award. This annual honor is presented to a local leader who demonstrates outstanding commitment to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and making a lasting impact in the…
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Literacy Office has named Rachel Ngandu as one of only 10 recipients statewide of the 2025 Spotlight on Achievement Award, recognizing her exceptional progress and dedication as an adult learner in the state-funded literacy program, Project Read. The Spotlight on Achievement Award celebrates adult learners who have demonstrated outstanding commitment,…
Mark Mueller is chosen for the Greater St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Baseball has a long-storied history in the Mueller family, so it’s no surprise that Mark Mueller, owner of Mueller Furniture & Mattress, has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the sport. The Greater St. Louis Amateur Baseball…
Samantha “Reyez” Hangsleben, an Edwardsville High School (EHS) senior, earned their associate degree from Lewis and Clark Community College on May 21 – weeks before their high school graduation on June 1. Hangsleben, who was adopted from Vietnam, participated in a cohort program between L&C and EHS during their junior year, which allowed them to…
The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce recently announced that President and CEO Wendy J. Pfeil was stepping down from her role after 16 years of dedicated service to the organization and the Belleville business community. “Wendy has played a pivotal role in shaping the Chamber’s growth and success, having served first as Membership Development Director…
During the recent recording of “Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel,” an Emmy-nominated PBS podcast produced by St. Louis broadcast station Nine PBS, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Tandra Taylor, Ph.D., appeared as a guest expert on African American culinary history. Host Carol Daniel featured Taylor on a special Juneteenth broadcast set to debut on…
Nathan Young encourages students in rural communities to follow dreams Kaskaskia College Assistant Professor of Theatre & Communication Nathan Young recently won the Best Actor Award at the Bedford Independent Film Festival in Bedford, England. Young received the honor for his role as the titular character in “Jonah,” a thought-provoking comedy short film shot in…
Lockett to lead all of the St. Louis-based grocer’s human resource efforts Schnuck Markets Inc. recently announced that, starting June 16, Bob Lockett will lead the company’s Human Resources team as the new Chief People Officer. Lockett’s professional background includes most recently serving as Chief People Officer at CAE and, prior to that, Chief Diversity…
Chief Pankow becomes first female state fire marshal in Illinois history On June 4, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker announced his appointment of Michele L. Pankow, public safety expert and seasoned fire chief, to serve as the Illinois State Fire Marshal pending senate confirmation. Chief Pankow has spent over 32 years in the Illinois fire service,…
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has welcomed a new slate of members to its board of directors as it continues to advance the interests of engineers, designers, architects and engineering companies across the state. ACEC Illinois is the only statewide association dedicated solely to advocating on behalf of consulting engineering…
Feras Abouchleih has joined Wiegmann Associates as controls engineer. Abouchleih is responsible for engineering design and also programming, commissioning and troubleshooting building automation systems for commercial and industrial clients in St. Louis and across the United States. He collaborates with Wiegmann’s engineering department to ensure that control designs meet project standards and achieve optimal energy…
Ceremony celebrates achievements of over 80 new graduates Illinois High School Diploma Graduation speaker Ralph Wideman is currently pursuing an associate degree in Accounting at Lewis and Clark Community College, but just a few years ago, he sat in the very same seats as the graduates he addressed, Thursday, June 5. After years away…