Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli recently announced Crystal Officer, CEO of Beverly Farm Foundation, as a 2026 St. Louis Titan 100 recipient. The Titan 100 recognizes St. Louis’ Top 100 CEOs and C-level executives, the region’s most accomplished leaders who have not only built extraordinary companies but have redefined what it means to lead.…

  Each year, First Mid Bancshares Inc., the holding company of First Mid Bank & Trust, honors employees whose contributions make a meaningful impact on the organization. The Chairman’s Award for Excellence is the company’s highest recognition and is awarded to individuals nominated by their peers and selected by the executive committee. According to the…

West Star Aviation recently announced the appointment of Brian Howell as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Reporting to CEO Stephen Maiden, Howell will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive go-to-market strategy designed to drive organic growth and enhance service delivery for customers. With extensive experience in the aviation sector, Howell is a seasoned executive…

HSHS Medical Group recently announced the addition of Dr. Judy Abu-Brown to the team at HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care-Edwardsville at 1188 South State Route 157, Edwardsville. She is a board-certified family physician dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to patients of all ages in the Edwardsville community and is accepting new appointments. Dr. Abu-Brown…

  Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine has appointed Assistant State’s Attorney Ali Foley as First Assistant State’s Attorney. Foley joined the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office in 2010 as a legal intern and began her career as an Assistant State’s Attorney in 2011. In 2021, she was named Chief of the Children’s Justice Division,…

Adam Wetstein and Matthew Neeley have joined Wiegmann Associates as controls technicians. In their new roles, they are responsible for installing, programming, testing, calibrating, operating and repairing control systems for Wiegmann Associates clients, along with managing related software, hardware and equipment. Wetstein brings more than 11 years of experience, including overseeing the building automation for…

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) announced two new members have joined its board of directors as the organization continues its work to strengthen the state’s dynamic manufacturing sector. “These leaders bring impressive credentials and decades of experience as we continue to build on our strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state,”…

S. M. Wilson & Co. recently expanded its national retail division with the addition of five team members. The strategic expansion positions the 105-year-old company to grow existing client relationships and establish new long-term partnerships with major national brands from coast to coast. “Our expanded retail team marks the launch of S. M. Wilson’s next…

  Lewis and Clark Community College’s long-time Dental Hygiene Adjunct Instructor Jackie Cooper has been chosen by her peers to receive the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s (ICCTA) 2026 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award nomination. The nomination, which was announced during January’s inservice week leading up to the start of the spring semester, recognizes the…

Former engineering manager promoted Former Distribution engineering manager for the City of St. Louis Water Division Kevin Hampe P.E. has been promoted to Water Distribution executive. A Civil Engineering graduate of the Missouri University of Science and Technology, Hampe began in the private sector prior as a project manager for Alliance Water Resources where he…

Karen Boulanger is the new director of Operations at Korte & Luitjohan Contractors (K&L). Following a lengthy career at Ameren, Boulanger has joined her family’s business. She is the daughter of the late Cyril “Pete” Korte, founder of K&L. Boulanger grew up around the company, which made her familiar with some aspects: “For many years,…

Prairie Cardiovascular and HSHS Medical Group welcome Claire Vargo, APRN, FNP-C, to the cardiology team at 3 St. Elizabeth Blvd., Suite 1800, in O’Fallon. She joins the practice with a patient-centered philosophy focused on clear communication, collaboration and education and is accepting new patients. As a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in cardiology, Vargo brings…

Associate Judge Veronica Armouti received the Advocate Award for Excellence in legal advocacy at the inaugural Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) Illinois Region Legal Leaders Awards held on Jan. 8, 2026, in O’Fallon, Ill. Beyond the courtroom, Judge Armouti is deeply engaged in the community. She supports local and pro bono organizations, serves…

Melissa Sheehan has joined Wiegmann Associates as payroll specialist. Sheehan is responsible for efficiently managing the payroll process and ensures compliance with tax law. With nine years of payroll experience, Sheehan holds an Associate of Arts and Science (AAS) in Business Administration from St. Charles Community College.   Photo courtesy of  Wiegmann Associates.    …

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has announced that Timothy S. Rausch has been elected to the Ameren board of directors, effective March 1, 2026. Rausch served as executive vice president and chief nuclear officer of Tennessee Valley Authority (“TVA”) from October 2018 to July 2025. TVA is a federally owned electric utility corporation serving over 10…