2023: A Year of Recognition and Expansion for Missouri Banks, Foundations, and Restaurants

F&M announces new additions, First Mid awards, and Lutheran Services hires

First Mid Bancshares, the holding company of First Mid Bank & Trust, recently welcomed Scott Ripple to their new loan production office located at the Shoppes at Winghaven Center in O’Fallon, Missouri.

In addition to this exciting news, First Mid Bancshares recognized the exceptional work of eight employees across four banking locations with the 2023 Chairman’s Award for Excellence. These employees are Laura Shearrer, Paige Barker, Erin Clifton, Tyla Larson, Skylar Logsdon, Brittany McLaughlin, Megan Rogers, and Mary Tague.

Meanwhile, the St. Louis American Charitable Foundation honored Michael Kennedy Sr., the Founder and Chairman of KAI Enterprises, with the 2024 Lifetime Achiever in Business award.

Jennifer Kelleher has joined Lutheran Family and Children’s Services as the director of Foster Care Management.

Finally, Chris LaRocca, the founder and CEO of St. Louis restaurant Crushed Red, was recognized by Pizza Marketplace and included in their Top 100 Movers & Shakers list in the Pizza Concept category.

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