Ken Ziebart recently joined First Bank as senior vice president, group manager for the Commercial Banking Group. His office is located at First Bank’s O’Fallon, Ill., branch, 804 West U.S. Highway 50.    Ziebart will be responsible for leading and growing the Commercial Banking Group in the Metro East and Southern Illinois.    Prior to joining…

    EDWARDSVILLE — The Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation has added Candice Johnson as program coordinator for the “STEM Meets Humanities” initiative.    The foundation has partnered with Lewis and Clark Community College, the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences and its IRIS Center for Digital Humanities, the SIUE STEM Center, the Madison County…

    SPRINGFIELD — The Community Bankers Association of Illinois has announced the hiring of Jerry Peck as senior vice president of governmental relations. He replaces Kraig Lounsberry who begins his tenure as CBAI president Jan. 1.     “I have known Jerry for more than 10 years,” Lounsberry stated. “He well-known and well-liked at the Statehouse…

    Metro-East Home Vet Care, a house call-exclusive companion animal practice in Southwestern Illinois, has added a second veterinarian.     Dr. Laura Boeren is now accepting new patients, both canine and feline. She graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, with honors, in 2001. Her particular interest lies with anxious animals, and…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has named Mike Reed as assistant director of financial analysis in the Office of Financial Affairs. Reed is assuming the duties of Paula Birke, who has moved into the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Office as the director of business operations. “We are grateful to Paula, an exceptional financial manager, for…

Swansea-based engineering and surveying firm Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen Inc. has hired two new members for its Geospatial department. Steven Lair was hired as a survey crew chief and Rachel Walther will work as a GIS/geospatial technician. Lair of Chesterfield, Ill., has worked in the surveying field for more than 18 years, most recently for…

As JusTeazin’ celebrates its one-year anniversary in Highland, owner Shannon Hogg has announced the addition of Chloe Dannels to the salon. She comes from Studio Renaissance in Edwardsville. Dannels is involved with Olive Tree Family Church in Mount Olive where she teaches children’s church and has a 10-month-old child, Memphis She is accepting appointments Wednesday…

Swansea-based engineering and surveying firm Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. has added Heather Copeland, P.E., to its the growing team of transportation engineers. Copeland of St. Louis comes to TWM with a wealth of expertise in various roles working for the Missouri Department of Transportation. She has acted as a senior highway designer, a hybrid…

EDWARDSVILLE — National Bank has hired Bryan Cassidy as commercial loan officer for its Edwardsville branch. He comes to National Bank after 13 years in banking and finance. He started his banking career as a personal banker, worked his way up to branch manager and loan officer. “Bryan has already been a great addition to…

Metro-East Home Vet Care, a house call-exclusive companion animal practice in Southwestern Illinois, is pleased to announce the addition of its second veterinarian. Dr. Laura Boeren is now accepting new patients, both canine and feline. She graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, with honors, in 2001. Boeren’s particular interest lies with…

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, a business and leisure hotel, has announced Randy Thompson as its new general manager. Thompson joins the property from Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa, and Marina in Cambridge, Md. “As I was raised in Missouri, and worked previously in St. Louis, it is a welcome opportunity…

Gori Julian & Associates, P.C. announced that James “Jim” Ryan has joined Gori Julian & Associates, P.C. as an attorney at the Alton location. Ryan received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota, master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, and graduated from the St. Louis University School of Law in 1998. He…

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., and six of the firm’s officers have been ranked in the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation, the annual guide to top U.S. litigation practices and attorneys. The firm is “highly recommended” in Missouri and “recommended” in Illinois. Greensfelder officers Thadford A. Felton, David B. Goodman, David M. Harris and Abby…

Edwardsville-based Gori Julian & Associates, P.C. has announced that attorney John Hopkins reached the respected status of “Senior Counselor” by the St. Clair County Bar Association. This honor is bestowed on individuals having practiced law for a period of 40 years. Hopkins, along with several of his colleagues, will be honored by the St. Clair…

SIHF Healthcare says pediatrician Karthikeyan V. Parameswaran, M.D. (Dr. Karthik), has joined its team at 2166 Madison Ave., Granite City, Ill. Karthik has additional experience in pediatric allergy and asthma treatment. “My aim is to provide the best possible compassionate and comprehensive healthcare to children of all ages by closely partnering with caregivers, and passionately…