Kathy Nichelson has been named as the new CEO and association executive of Capital Area REALTORS (CAR), effective immediately. Nichelson succeeds CAR’s previous CEO and AE, Daniel Sale, who stepped down earlier this year after accepting a position at the St. Louis Association of REALTORS. Nichelson began her career at CAR in 1995 as administrative [...]
Robert Ares has been hired as the new CEO for Land of Lincoln Credit Union. "We were searching for just the right person with a strong balance of experience, vision, and passion to lead LLCU into the future,” said Calvin Green, board chairman. “We have many plans of growing services offered to members in order [...]
Cori Mose has joined the staff of LRS Web Solutions as an account executive. In her new position, Mose will establish and cultivate client relationships with organizations to improve their online presence through web-based marketing solutions customized to grow their business and revenue. Mose brings 19 years of sales and customer service experience with her [...]
Liz Willis Soldwedel has joined HPR Marketing in Springfield as vice president of operations. Soldwedel said, “Moving to HPR was the right path, considering the advantages that CEO Wally Hamlin and CMO Kari Downey could offer – specifically, moving ahead in the digital world, using research-infused insights and the team’s ability to quickly adapt strategies as [...]
Charles White, a veteran loan officer with nearly 20 years of experience helping Illinois small business owners access capital, has joined the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Illinois District Office as a lender relations specialist. In his new role at the SBA’s Springfield branch, White will conduct trainings and other outreach activities across downstate Illinois to [...]
Dr. Charles L. Lucore, president and CEO of HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, is leaving HSHS for a new position as president of St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, New York. “This opportunity came to light quickly and my decision was not an easy one,” said Lucore. “It required many hours of discernment and discussion [...]
O’Shea Builders has hired John Park as a field engineer. Park will be working in the field at various job sites. Originally from Buffalo, Illinois, Park previously worked in construction with Space Age Construction, which specializes in Walmart remodels, over the last several years. Park currently resides in Springfield with his wife, Amanda, and their [...]
Joe Kulek is the new CFO/Executive of Henson Robinson Co., effective Sept. 4. He succeeds Steve Etheridge, who had served in that role for 23 years. “Steve is still with the company and will be phasing out over the coming year,” said Kulek. “The other change is that Brian Vogt, who is currently president of [...]
Town and Country Bank has hired Howard Martin as a member of the commercial lending team. Howard serves as vice president, commercial banking officer, and is responsible for new business development within Springfield and the surrounding markets. His focus will be on commercial, industrial and commercial real estate lending within the respective markets. “We are [...]
Larry Sapp, a well-known local real estate developer, has joined Garrison Group as a broker. Sapp began his real estate career as an agent with Lincoln Land Development in 1975 and most recently served as president and managing broker of the company. Lincoln Land Development has been responsible for a number of projects in the [...]