Chris Hembrough, the president and CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) since July 2014, has announced that he will be stepping down on Nov. 30 to take a new strategic and business development role with Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services. “I am extremely proud of the work the Chamber team, including staff [...]
Thomas Rechner, CAM practice/construction observation resident project representative, recently rejoined Hanson Professional Services Inc. Working at the Springfield headquarters, he will provide construction management and construction observation for all phases of the new Springfield-Sangamon County Transportation Center, the first phase of which is building the Sangamon Mass Transit District transfer center. Rechner, who previously worked [...]
Adam Coers has joined the design team of Graham & Hyde Architects, 1010 Clocktower Drive. Coers specializes in the education and commercial sectors in both an architectural and structural capacity. He has more than nine years of experience in the construction industry, including with Farnsworth Group and Morton Buildings. “Adam is an ideal team member,” [...]
Carla Seifert has joined Town and Country Bank as vice president, commercial banking officer. She will be based at the bank’s MacArthur Boulevard location. “Carla’s extensive knowledge of the financial services industry is a true benefit to the entire Town and Country family. We are thrilled to have her as the latest addition to our [...]
Lauren Stead has started a new position as strategic marketing director at Systemax, 4501 Alex Boulevard. “The company is growing, and with the expansion they needed more people to handle clients and accounts,” she said. For the past three years, Stead worked as the marketing and promotions director for Conn’s Hospitality Group. Prior to that, [...]
Jocelyn Holzmacher started a new position as a marketing specialist with HSHS St. John’s Hospital as of June 28. She most recently worked as creative director as Systemax Corporation, where she had been employed for nearly 13 years. “I was looking for a career where I could use my marketing and creative expertise to make [...]
Kayla Graven, Downtown Springfield, Inc.’s assistant director and market manager, will succeed Lisa Clemmons Stott as executive director, starting July 1. “Kayla has served DSI incredibly well both before and during the pandemic. She is well-versed in the goals and priorities of this organization and has demonstrated her ability to implement targeted programs that grow [...]
Marcus Johnson will become the president and CEO of Springfield Urban League, effective July 1. He has worked for the organization since 2014, most recently as the quality assurance research and reporting officer, serving as an adviser to the current CEO, Nina Harris. Johnson graduated from Tuskegee University and holds a master’s degree in public [...]
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln has hired Sarah Helm as its first full-time vice president of development. Her responsibilities include planning, directing and evaluating the Community Foundation’s fund development activities. “The Community Foundation is a unique charitable resource providing local donors the opportunity to create lasting impact. I am honored to join [...]
Town and Country Bank has hired Mark DiMarzio as vice president, commercial banking officer. He will work with local businesses in Sangamon County and operate out of the bank’s MacArthur Boulevard location. “I have been a banker for many years,” said DiMarzio. “Throughout my career, I have learned that most banks collectively operate in a [...]