First Mid Bancshares, the holding company of First Mid Bank & Trust, recognized eight employees across four different banking locations with the 2023 Chairman’s Award for Excellence. The recipients of this prestigious award included Laura Shearrer, Paige Barker, Erin Clifton, Tyla Larson, Skylar Logsdon, Brittany McLaughlin, Megan Rogers, and Mary Tague for their outstanding contributions.
Meanwhile, Michael Kennedy Sr., Founder and Chairman of KAI Enterprises, received the 2024 Lifetime Achiever in Business award from the St. Louis American Charitable Foundation in recognition of his achievements in the business world.
Jennifer Kelleher recently joined Lutheran Family and Children’s Services as the director of Foster Care Management, bringing her expertise to the organization.
Chris LaRocca, the founder and CEO of St. Louis restaurant Crushed Red, was named on the Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list for his work in the Pizza Concept category. This recognition highlights his success in the industry. Additionally, F&M Bank and Trust hired Scott Ripple to work in its new loan production office located at the Shoppes at Winghaven Center in O’Fallon, Missouri.
