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Page 4 September 2022 September 2022 Upcoming chamber events 9/8 Healthcare/CSA Committee Meeting 9/8 Business After Hours @ The CAVE 9/9 Chamber Executive Board Meeting 9/13 Coffee Cup Connections 9/14 Leadership Belleville Committee Meeting 9/15-16 Leadership Belleville Retreat 9/15 BMS Diva Night 9/15 Belle-Scott Fall Harvest Festival 9/20 Ribbon Cutting Knipp Roofing Old Towne Market, Every Saturday in September 7:30am - Noon RSVP for events online Justwww.BellevilleChamber.org!atclickontheeventyouwish to attend and log-in. Need help? Email your RSVP to CHAMBER CALENDAR
The Chamber Connection Page 5 RIBBON CUTTING(s) August 5, 2022 National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 442 S De Mazenod Dr. Belleville, IL Celebrating a new business opening, anniversary or remodel? Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting! Contact Peggy Schifferdecker, Membership/ Event Manager, for more info. Call the Chamber Office at (618) 233-2015. August 31, 2022 CARITAS 900 Royal Heights Rd Belleville, IL
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Racial Harmony is a third party neutral organization dedicated to promoting understanding, cooperation, and communication among all races and ethnic groups. Racial Harmony partners with other community organizations that share a similar mission, vision, and goals. The organization also co–sponsors annual events with several partners. They are currently celebrating 30 years as an organization. For more inforamtion vist www.centerforracialharmony.org.
The Center for Racial Harmony hosted the August Coffee Cup Connections at Pour 322, downtown Belleville. The networking opportunity was well attended by those Chamber Members who enjoy the opportunity to meet and greet other members over a cup of coffee.
Chamber members joined local, state and federal government officials and employees for the Chamber’s Annual Government Officials’ Reception this year at Eckert’s Cider Shed on August 31st. The event is an opportunity for members to network and thank officials for their service to our community.
On August 15, 2022 the Chamber lost our long time Ambassador and friend Jack Weck. Jack worked for the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows for over 50 years and was named an Honorary Oblate. He was a member of the Cathedral Parish, Cathedral Men’s Choir, Althoff Father’s and Friends, Althoff Bingo, the Belleville Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Serra Club. He also served on many committees and received numerous awards throughout his lifetime.
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Jack will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
August 31, 2022
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS RECEPTION IN MEMORY OF JACK WECK
Representatives from a variety of local businesses were in attendance at the event, as well as many city and county employees. A big thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s event another success! More pictures available on the Chamber Facebook page.
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HSHS ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY VOLUNTEERS AWARD $3,500 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA STUDENTS
The 2022 recipients were:
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers Scholarship Committee recently awarded four scholarships to area students through the annual HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Auxiliary Volunteer Scholarship program. The Auxiliary Volunteer Scholarship is offered to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital colleagues and volunteers, as well as their spouses, children and grandchildren. The scholarship winners were chosen from a blind process based on volunteer hours, resume and letters of recommendation. Applicants provided a short submission about their career path and goals.
“St. Elizabeth’s Auxiliary Volunteers Scholarship Committee is proud to offer these scholarships to support the educational goals of students from our family of care and beyond so we can continue to grow high-quality health care professionals for our region,” said Chance Beeler, DMin, BCC, manager of mission integration, ethics, spiritual care and volunteer services at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.
Tyler Evans, of O’Fallon, Ill., is a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville studying to obtain a Master’s Degree in Health Informatics. He currently works in the laboratory department at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.
• Katelyn Sisk, of Belleville, Ill., is a student at Southwestern Illinois College. She is an Associate of Science Major.
Funding for the annual scholarships is available through the Auxiliary Volunteers’fundraising sales throughout the year.
CALLED to ® Yes, the pandemic came to our hospital. So we showed it who we are. We are Called to Care. Thank a health care worker at steliz.org/calledtocare.
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• Ashley Perry, of O’Fallon, Ill., is a student at Goldfarb School of Nursing in St. Louis. She currently works as a certified nursing assistant at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in the clinical decision unit.
• Claire Garris, of Belleville, Ill., is a student at Southeast Missouri State University studying to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing..
HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES COMPLETES MILL CREEK FLATS DEVELOPMENT IN MIDTOWN ST. LOUIS
“This project was a tremendous success for Holland, especially given the challenging construction environment everyone is currently facing,” said Herring. “The building’s unique façade makes it stand out in this area and I have no doubt it will attract residents and businesses to Midtown St. Louis. I am proud of our team’s ability to problem solve and work cohesively alongside the developer, the City of St. Louis, and many other entities to complete this project on time and on budget.”
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Hundreds of first-year students helped out at one of 22 sites primarily in Lebanon, Troy and Shiloh. The sites including the following: Lebanon Elementary School, Lebanon Police Department, Lebanon Fire House, Lebanon Food Pantry, College Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, St. Joseph Cemetery in Lebanon, Mermaid House in Lebanon, mini park in Lebanon, New Church Start in Lebanon, HELP for Mom in Lebanon, Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Lebanon, Horner Park in Lebanon, Pentecostal Power Church in Lebanon, Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Lebanon, three emeriti faculty houses in Lebanon, Friedens United Church of Christ in Troy, Troy United Methodist Church and Shiloh United Methodist Church.
Holland Construction Services has completed work on Mill Creek Flats Luxury Apartments, a $22 million, six-story building with 105 residential units and a two-story parking garage in Midtown St. Louis. Located near SSM Health’s new hospital campus and St. Louis University, the development includes 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space and resident amenities such as a fitness center, rooftop pool and pet spa. The project, which was developed by Pier Property Group, began in January of 2021 and was recently completed.
Holland Project Manager Clayton Herring said this project also required extra thought and coordination with their virtual design and construction team due to the building’s unique exterior façade, which is made of a custom metal. The exterior will give the structure a distinct appearance that varies throughout the day.
Coordinated by the University’s Lyn Huxford Center for Community Service, “Into the Streets” is a service outreach that enables students to build relationships through service, as well as learn about the help they can provide and opportunities for continued volunteer work. Faculty and staff advisors also volunteer each year to help and guide their students as they serve their local communities.
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This complex is the latest addition to the Pier Property Group’s Steelcote Square District, a more than $100 million investment in Midtown St. Louis. The District contains several of their completed multi-family properties including the Steelcote Lofts and Steelcote Crossing, as well as their latest mixed-use project also under construction by Holland, The Edwin.
University students participated in a volunteer day called “Into the Streets” as part of New Student Orientation on Saturday, Aug. 20.
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“This is my second of four multi-family projects with Holland Construction Services and I am always impressed with their ability to navigate through any challenge they are presented with,” said Developer Michael Hamburg with Pier Property Group. “For this project, we ran into several obstacles that were out of Holland’s control, such as weather, the skyrocketing cost of supplies, shipping container shortages, and the ongoing challenge with labor shortages. Their ability to keep the project moving forward and maintain an open communication process throughout the project was invaluable.”
Mike Marchal, president of Holland Construction, will speak at McKendree University on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus.
HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION PRESIDENT MIKE MARCHAL TO SPEAK AT MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY
The public is also invited to join Marchal and the University community for Business over Breakfast in the Hett lobby at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 5. Coffee and donuts will be provided.
Mike Marchal is president at Holland Construction Services, Inc. As president, he oversees construction operations, is involved in strategic planning and provides overall direction of the company, including employee management, business development and leadership of the management team. Marchal joined Holland in 1997 as a project manager, was promoted to director of construction operations in 2002, then vice president of construction operations in 2008. He has been serving as president since 2011.
Marchal has been recognized with multiple awards, including SIUE School of Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame, SIUE Construction Leadership Institute Alumni Leadership Award, SIUE Department of Construction Outstanding Alumnus, St. Louis Business Journal “40 Under 40,” Illinois Business Journal All-Star, Illinois Business Journal Rising Star (20 under 40) and the U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute Commendation.
In his lecture called “Fostering Intrapreneurship,” Marchal will lead an interactive session in which attendees will navigate through a series of critical thinking prompts. Along the way, he will provide guidance using his experience as a successful intrapreneur.
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The University’s annual Wayne E. Lanter Lecture Series invites influential business leaders and entrepreneurs to share their insight and strategies for success. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. House doors will open 30 minutes prior to the event.
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Greensfelder is pleased to announce it received first place in the 2022 Healthiest Employers of St. Louis, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize employee well-being. The firm achieved the high ranking for the “100 to 499 employees” category. Increased flexibility, physical fitness, and mental health resources are some of the trends Healthiest Employers honorees have implemented. The firm was honored because of its commitment to workplace wellness and its exceptional health and benefit offerings.
Greensfelder’s Well-Being Program strives to increase the overall wellness of all employees through opportunities encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social health. Initiatives implemented by the firm have included yoga and meditation classes; $200 per calendar year for employees to use toward fitness-related products; seminars on nutrition, financial health and other topics; and numerous other opportunities.
“We continue our commitment to providing a healthy workplace by incorporating all aspects of wellness,” said Cady O’Grady, Director of Human Resources. “This includes emotional, mental, social, financial, and physical.” Award applicants were evaluated across six key categories: Culture and Leadership, Foundational Components, Strategic Planning, Communication and Marketing, Programming and Interventions, and Reporting and Analytics. The survey was done by Springbuk, a health intelligence platform.
Marchal is also involved in many professional organizations where he has held positions on committees and as a board member. These include the McKendree University Board of Trustees, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois, United Way, Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, YPO, Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America, 9/11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois, CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Belleville, American Red Cross, AGC, and his church.
Page 16 September 2022 The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Southern Illinois businesses… ... count on Greensfelder’s attorneys to protect their hard work and grow their businesses. We address the legal needs of business organizations in all sizes and industries and take the time to learn our clients’ needs and goals and help them stay on course. Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. • www.greensfelder.com 821 W. Highway 50, Suite 303, O’Fallon, IL 62269 Offices in Southern Illinois • St. Louis, MO • Chicago, IL Edward S. Bott, Jr. O’Fallon, IL John H. Chassaing O’Fallon, IL Thomas F. Hennessy, III Swansea, IL Paul E. Petruska O’Fallon, IL Garrett C. Reuter, Jr. O’Fallon, IL William A. Schmitt Waterloo, IL Donald K. Schoemaker Shiloh, IL Kurt S. Schroeder Shiloh, IL Russell K. Scott Belleville, IL L. Kevin Vick Belleville, IL Donald E. Weihl Belleville, IL David W. Ybarra O’Fallon, IL
In addition, John H. Chassaing (Commercial Litigation) from the Southern Illinois office was recognized among the “Ones to Watch” honorees. Attorneys eligible for the “Ones to Watch” list have been in private practice for between five and nine years.
To accommodate the growth, Holland is currently working to complete construction on its new St. Louis office which will open later this summer. The company currently has 17 active projects in the St. Louis Metro Area ranging from $1 million to over $70 million, with 10 of those projects valued at more than $20 million.
• Russell K. Scott (Litigation Insurance; Personal Injury Litigation Defendants)
• Donald K. Schoemaker (Medical Malpractice Law Defendants)
Holland Construction Services has announced the addition of three new employees to its growing team. The new employees include Kent Richardson as Senior Virtual Design and Construction Engineer, Ashleigh Loehring as Project Administrator and Garrison West as Project Manager.
“It has been wonderful to see how Holland has grown in the last few months by attracting high-caliber people to our team,” said Holland’s Human Resources Director Stacey Martin. “We have added 25 new team members since January and will add another 15 over the next few months in a variety of roles.”
• Garrett C. Reuter, Jr. (Trusts and Estates)
• Kevin T. McLaughlin (Employment Law Management)
• Gregg J. Lepper (Health Care Law)
The following Greensfelder attorneys were named “Lawyers of the Year” for the St. Louis metropolitan area. In each region, only a single attorney in each legal practice area is designated as the “Lawyer of the Year.”
• Jackson D. Glisson (Litigation Construction)
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The attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers who are members of the firm’s Southern Illinois office include:
• David W. Ybarra (Product Liability Litigation Defendants)
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Greensfelder is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has listed more than 60 of the firm’s attorneys, including several based in Southern Illinois, in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America guide.
• Vincent J. Garozzo (Business Organizations including LLCs and Partnerships)
“2022 has been an outstanding year of growth for Holland Construction Services despite all of the challenges we’ve seen in the construction industry,” said Holland’s President Mike Marchal. “We have seen record growth and revenue this year and have been fortunate to attract top-level talent to join our team despite the labor shortages we know are happening in the construction industry. We are excited to continue to grow and work on more projects within the St. Louis Metro Area.”
• Keith A. Herman (Trust and Estates)
• Edward S. Bott, Jr. (Medical Malpractice Law Defendants)
GREENSFELDER SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED IN 2023 EDITION OF BEST LAWYERS
Dr. Jeremy Henson, assistant professor of human resources, served as a visiting professor in the department of management for Virginia Commonwealth University, an assistant professor and adjunct professor at Madonna University, and a co-instructor of behavioral change management for Central Michigan University, among others. He also has years of experience in management consultant and has published research in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology and The Leadership and Organizational Development Journal. With a background in industrial and organizational psychology, Henson uses his expertise to explore how organizations function and make ethical decisions.
Dr. Angela Gilbreth, DNP ’22, assistant professor of nursing, has previously served as the director of nursing at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) in Belleville, Ill., and as an RN residency coordinator and nurse educator at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Ill. In addition, she has worked as an adjunct for McKendree University’s Division of Nursing since January 2022, assisting with the BSN and MSN programs. She was also a collaborating member of the Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence grant initiative that the division received this spring.
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Dr. Robert Itri, assistant professor of sport management, previously served as an instructor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and as a teaching assistant at Troy University in Troy, Ala. He has also served as a coach and assistant coach for several universities. Additionally, he has years of experience as a business manager for both All-Star Baseball Academy in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Maplezone Sports Institute in Boothwyn, Pa.
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· Dr. Jay Goble ’92, director of graduate programs in education, has several years of experience in education. He most recently served as the superintendent of North Mac CUSD #34 in Girard, Ill., and was the superintendent of Benton Elementary CCSD #47 in Benton, Ill. He also served as the principal at Wesclin CUSD #3 and St. Mary Elementary in Trenton, Ill., and as adjunct professor in the Master of Arts in the Administration Program at McKendree.
Dr. Payear Sangiumvibool-Howell, assistant professor of accounting, previously served as an adjunct associate professor and accounting faculty member at Webster University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and as an account faculty member at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in Thailand. She is also part of working groups and committees focused on career development and forensic accounting, including the Federation of Accountancy Professions, the AntiMoney Laundering Office, and the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
· Dr. Danielle Shubert, assistant professor of nursing, previously served as a pediatric nurse practitioner for Right From the Start Pediatrics in Breese, Ill., a clinical nurse/nurse manager/IMA reservist for the United States Air Force at WrightPatterson Air Force Base in Ohio, and as primary technician/ unit training manager for the United States Air Guard in Swanton, Ohio. A member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and the Society of Air Force Nurses (SAFN), Shubert has also worked with McKendree on the Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence grant initiative that the Division of Nursing received this spring.
Dr. Kim Joggerst, lecturer of education, has many years of experience in teaching courses in both education and mathematics. She most recently served as an adjunct professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and as a mathematics teacher at Saint Claire Catholic School in O’Fallon, Ill. In addition, she has served as an adjunct professor at McKendree, teaching education courses.
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Several new professors and staff members joined McKendree University over the summer:
Emily Marler, lecturer of psychology, has served as an instructor, lab instructor, and teaching assistant in Saint Louis University’s department of psychology since 2018. She has also appeared as a guest lecturer at Saint Louis University and has published works in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology and other academic journals.
Claire Reinert, research and instruction librarian, has previously served as a research assistant at Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation in Williamsburg, Va., and as the circulation desk assistant at Kathrine R. Everett Law Library in Chapel Hill, N.C. She has professional affiliations with the Association of College and Research Libraries and the American Library Association.
IMPACT Strategies will begin work as Construction Manager this month on renovations to create a new medical marijuana dispensary for Proper Cannabis. The project will convert a former Bank of America building in Bridgeton, MO to a new, 2,500 square foot retail location.
The project is the firm’s third for Proper Brands. In 2020, IMPACT renovated two locations for medical marijuana dispensaries in South County and Warrenton, Missouri. IMPACT Strategies’ VP, Project Development & Strategy, Nicholas Walker said, “We’re thrilled to begin the transformation of this building as our third project for Proper Brands. We’re grateful for our repeat clients who look to us to be their Trusted Advisor throughout the construction process.” The project, valued at over $1.0 Million, is expected to be completed in November. The new Bridgeton location will be the fourth area dispensary for Proper Cannabis, which currently operates locations in Crestwood, Warrenton, and South County, MO.
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IMPACT STRATEGIES BEGINS RENOVATIONS FOR PROPER CANNABIS - BRIDGETON
The project features design details in a modern apothecary feel, with high end millwork finishes, a crisp black and white design with light wood accents, botanicals, geometric fixtures, and midcentury modern furniture. Specialized security measures were taken with the installation of ballistics glass and drywall and specialty vault. In addition to an interior retrofit, the project includes renovating the building’s exterior. The updated building façade will feature a warm white painted brick and slat privacy screen siding.
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Many new staff members have joined the University as well, including the following: Amos, assistant athletic performance coach Collazo-Perez ’20, assistant men’s and women’s volleyball coach Ellett, assistant water polo coach Erickson, student success mentor Garcia, head women’s wrestling coach Gilmore, resident director Hager, student success mentor Hale ’22, assistant baseball coach Hearty, financial aid advisor Holeton, assistant football coach Hutchinson ’21, assistant baseball coach Lease ’22, financial aid counselor McNeal, admission counselor Mittman ’21, assistant cheerleading coach Moose, assistant baseball coach Olague, area coordinator Parciak ’16, HR and payroll specialist Simpson, head lacrosse coach Vasquez, printing and mail services assistant Maureen Wirschell, scientific materials manager
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The Department of Athletics welcomed several new coaches this summer as well. Read about them at www. mckbearcats.com.
UNIVERSITY WELCOMES THE CLASS OF 2026
McKendree University welcomes the Class of 2026 to campus as 425 first-year students and 125 transfer students arrived on campus this week. This is the second largest class in the University’s history. The new students lined the streets as they processed to the University’s front lawn, international flags flying and students holding posters of the states they represented.
Continuing a trend from recent years, an increasing number of new Bearcats are from out of state or from other countries. While 58 percent of the Class of 2026 have come from throughout Illinois, others represent 32 additional states, as well as 30 other countries. International students have arrived from Argentina, Australia, Austria, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand and Vietnam. The Class of 2026 has a collective high school grade point average of 3.54 with 80 percent of first-year Bearcats entering as academic scholars and a record-breaking 28 percent coming in as honor scholars, which requires a GPA of 3.75 or higher. Ten percent of students are legacy students, meaning they have had a parent, grandparent or sibling attend the University in the past. “At McKendree, we want you to know that we are preparing you in many ways, be it your classroom experience, in academic activities, by your engagement and co-curricular activities, and finally by preparing you for careers through your personal and intellectual growth,” said Daniel C. Dobbins, president of McKendree University. “We are committed to your success, and I look forward to witnessing your success in the classroom, on the stage, and on the field. Remember this day. You marched in a procession today as an individual, as part of a state or country, and as part of a class. You’ll do that again at your commencement.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Tami Eggleston, provost of McKendree University, instilled a sense of “purple pride” in the newest Bearcats. “Some of those faculty members are going to become some of your favorite people,” she said. Since Dr. Jean Sampson, professor of management and marketing, recipient of the 2022 William Norman Grandy Faculty Award, and speaker at this year’s convocation, was unable to attend the event, Dr. Eggleston relayed a message from her to the students. “I would like to tell the students that in addition to having a great new student orientation, try to make some new friends this week, be yourself, smile at other students, meet someone who’s different than you, be honest, and have fun as you meet new people,” Dr. Eggleston said in Dr. Sampson’s stead. Continuing a longstanding McKendree tradition, all new students signed the Matricula, a document that signifies their enrollment and becomes an official, permanent University record. They will participate in three days of orientation, activities and “Into the Streets” volunteer service in Lebanon before classes begin on Monday, August 22. The ceremony concluded with the singing of the fight song, led by the McKendree University Spirit Band, the football team, the volleyball team, and Bradley Eston, senior and music education major at McKendree. Bogey D. Bearcat also made an appearance to pump up the spirit of this special day.
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Emmanuel Segbedzi, president of the Student Government Association, challenged the incoming students to believe in the One McKendree mission, do what gives their lives meaning and continue to soar higher in their academics and extracurricular activities.
In her role as Senior Project Engineer, Middendorf will be responsible for assisting the project managers and superintendents as well as managing RFPs, RFIs, and ASIs from the start of the job to the finish. Her job has many facets including taking account of meeting minutes, planning schedules, and preparing weekly project updates. She will serve as a communication channel between the client, architect, construction crew, and subcontractors to ensure projects proceed accurately and smoothly. She will work closely with IMPACT’s project managers to coordinate activities on the jobsite.
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Middendorf holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management from Northern Kentucky University. Although she recently graduated in 2021, she has been working in the commercial industry for nearly five years. “Working fulltime while attending school allowed me to leave college with not only a degree, but years of real-world working experience,” says Middendorf. “My dad worked for the family construction company, and I grew up around jobsites. I fell in love with this industry at a very young age I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.”
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IMPACT Strategies announces the addition of Anna Middendorf as Senior Project Engineer in the firm’s Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky office.
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Scott Manning, Director of Construction Operations at IMPACT Strategies said, “Anna is a welcome addition to the IMPACT Strategies family. Her construction experience and can-do attitude are valuable assets to our project teams and to our clients.” Middendorf resides in Middletown, OH.
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IMPACT STRATEGIES ADDS ANNA MIDDENDORF AS SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
IMPACT Strategies has added three new staff members: Clayton Rehkemper as Project Manager, and Lucas Theising and Zackary Barnes as Project Engineers. Project Manager Clayton Rehkemper joined the IMPACT Strategies team in May. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Western Illinois University. Rehkemper has 6 years of experience in the construction industry, having previously served in roles including Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, and Project Manager. Clayton and his fiancé live in Trenton, IL. Originally from Germantown, IL, Project Engineer Lucas Theising recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a degree in Technical Resource Management/Construction Management after earning an associate degree from Kaskaskia College. Theising completed an internship with IMPACT Strategies in 2021. Zackary Barnes is another former IMPACT Strategies intern who is returning to the firm as a Project Engineer. He holds a degree in Construction Project Management from Kaskaskia College. Barnes, who lives in Carlyle, IL, interned with IMPACT in 2021. Scott Manning, Director of Construction Operations at IMPACT Strategies said, “We are thrilled to welcome Clayton, Lucas, and Zackary to the IMPACT Strategies team. Clayton is an excellent construction project manager who will bring our clients the high level of service they’ve come to expect from our firm. Lucas and Zackary continually impressed us during their internships we couldn’t be happier to have them back full-time as project engineers.”
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HSHS ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL HONORS COLLEAGUE WITH NATIONAL DAISY AWARD
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital presented the quarterly National DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Shane O’Connor, RN from the Emergency Department. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s nationwide program to recognize the superhuman efforts nurses perform every day. A colleague nominated O’Connor for the award stating, “The patient’s family member had been asking questions throughout the day and Shane answered the questions thoroughly and kindly each time, making sure everyone was on the same page, and allowing her to fully understand before going back to charting or his other patients. He took the time to sit down with the patient and talk with him on his level. Shane seems to be a fantastic nurse with patience and compassion for people of all walks of life. His kindness and professionalism did not go unnoticed.” Distribution of the nationally recognized DAISY Award at St. Elizabeth’s is made possible through funds provided by HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Foundation. Nominations for future DAISY and other awards at St. Elizabeth’s continue to be accepted. Patients and visitors are encouraged to share and submit their story of witnessing excellent and compassionate care from staff. Award descriptions and online form can be found at hshs.org/StElizabeths/Patients-Guests/Recognize-a-Colleague.
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The comprehensive renovation of the interior of the building and included refreshed spaces for the exercise room, activity room, indoor pool area, locker room, private theater, library, and family room on the first floor as well as new carpet, specialty trim, and paint throughout the corridors on all three floors.
IMPACT Strategies continues its work at Building 111 in Alton, Illinois formerly known as the Millers Mutual Building with an 8,900 square foot tenant finish project for American Water. The firm began renovation work on the building in 2017; this assignment marks IMPACT’s eighth interior remodel project in the building.
The Watermark at St. Peters is IMPACT’s fourth project for Longview Senior Housing Advisors; the firm recently completed extensive renovations at another senior living community, Richmond Place in Lexington, KY, for Longview.
IMPACT Strategies has completed extensive interior renovations at The Watermark at St. Peters, a three-story, 184-residence independent living facility in St. Peters, MO. The Watermark is a 13-acre retirement community featuring walking paths, a lake with unique water features, and outdoor amenity spaces in a resort-like setting.
American Water expects to bring several new jobs to Alton with the completion of the new space, which will be used for the company’s call center operations The five-story Building 111 is located at 111 E. Fourth St. in Alton. Giant City Properties, LLC acquired the 110,000 SF building in 2017 as part of their commitment to revitalize downtown Alton and bring new jobs to the area. Since the building’s acquisition in 2017, IMPACT Strategies has been working with Giant City Properties on improvements to the landmark building.
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The approximately $1 million project for American Water includes renovation of 3 existing tenant/shell spaces by providing modern office finishes. The project features an exposed concrete structure with acoustical ceiling baffles, huddle rooms, updated break room, conference room, and preservation of the decorative wood paneled walls within the old Miller’s Mutual Director’s Meeting Room that dates back to the early 1920’s. The renovation work began in July with completion expected in October 2022.
IMPACT STRATEGIES CONTINUES WORK AT BUILDING 111 WITH TENANT FINISH FOR AMERICAN WATER
IMPACT Strategies’ President, Mark Hinrichs said, “We are excited to continue our work renovating Building 111. It’s rewarding to see the spaces come to life, providing new opportunities for growth and commerce in downtown Alton.”
The project also involved gutting and remodeling the second-floor dining area and first floor atrium. To create a more open vision in the atrium, existing wood beams were removed, and concealed steel columns and beams were added. This required special structural considerations spanning all three floors to transfer the structural load.
IMPACT STRATEGIES COMPLETES RENOVATIONS AT THE WATERMARK AT ST. PETERS
IMPACT Strategies began work in October 2021 and completed the project on schedule in June 2022. “The renovation at The Watermark at St. Peters has truly transformed these spaces. We value our long-standing client relationships and are thrilled to have completed another project for Longview Senior Housing Advisors as their trusted advisor and partner in construction,” said Project Manager Travis Schwartz of IMPACT Strategies.
Dr. Marquardt grew up in Edwardsville knowing from a young age that she wanted to be a veterinarian. She achieved her goal when she graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She worked in private practice for 15 years in Chicago and St. Louis before starting her adventures in shelter medicine.
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HUMANE SOCIETY HAS A VET! NAMES FIRST EVER DIRECTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
After 63 years and during a national veterinary shortage trend, Belleville Area Humane Society is proud to announce Dr. Jennifer Marquardt as the new BAHS Director of Veterinary Medicine, serving as the shelter’s very first full time veterinarian EVER. Having a full time veterinarian will transform operations at BAHS and they look forward to all that they will accomplish with this outstanding addition to the BAHS team.
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Executive Director, Kim Vrooman shares, “We are over the moon to have the opportunity to serve beside such an outstanding animal welfare advocate and expert. Because of the impactful contributions from our community we have been able to make a dream come true that long-serving board members and staff have dreamed about for decades. This is a game changer for us to be sure!”
Vrooman continues, “We plan to dramatically increase the number of adoptions we are able to do, and the number of TNR appointments we are able to take in addition to finding new and innovative ways to serve the field of animal welfare. And our continued success relies on you, our community. Please consider becoming a member today!”
When It’s More Than Grief: Signs of Depression
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When an individual learns that they have received a terminal diagnosis, “preparatory” or “anticipatory” grief is a normal reaction. This is defined as the type of grief that the terminally ill patient has to undergo in order to prepare themselves for their final separation from their world. It is commonly accompanied by withdrawal from family and friends, intermittent sadness, crying, anxiety and deliberating on the past.
Grief versus Depression in the Hospice Patient
At Hospice of Southern Illinois, we have an expert team of social workers and bereavement counselors. They work hand in hand with our interdisciplinary team to ensure that our patients and their families receive the emotional and psychological support that they need. We also have a fulltime pharmacist on staff. Our pharmacist tailors medications to patients’ specific needs.
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Identifying the difference between normal grief and clinical depression can be a challenging task in the dying patient, but a task that is extremely important. Emotional distress is natural and expected when one is experiencing a serious illness and confronting the end of their life. The differentiation between a normal and appropriate reaction to death and a more serious psychiatric disorder, such as major depression, can be clinically taxing.
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This type of grief is a normal, not pathological, life cycle event. These individuals are still able to retain the capacity for pleasure and look forward to items in the near future. They may have passive wishes for death, but there are no intense, persistent suicidal thoughts. Their symptoms often come in waves.
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In contrast to the normal reactions of “preparatory” grief, healthcare professionals categorize major depression differently. For example, there is a persistent flat affect or overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness. The patient has little interest in activities that normally brought them pleasure. They often have sleep and appetite disturbances. We do not typically see a disturbed self-esteem and grief together; however, it is quite typical in depression. Individuals with severe major depression may experience an active desire for early death and have persistent, intense suicidal thoughts. They may experience feelings of guilt and have no sense of anything to look forward to in the near future. Clinically significant depression is likely more common, 25-77% based on the study, in the dying population than in the general public. However, depression is not an inevitable part of the dying process. Therefore, screening for depression should be carried out in all terminally ill patients, as treatment is widely available and typically successful. First and foremost, we must ensure that all uncontrolled symptoms are treated, particularly pain. After these symptoms are addressed properly, supportive psychotherapy and/or pharmacologic therapy for the depression should be initiated based on the clinical scenario.
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