Opera Theatre of Saint Louis recently hired three staff members in preparation for its 40th anniversary season: Erin Williams (pictured above) will serve as public relations and publications manager, Hans Fredrickson as technical director in the production department and Caron House as manager of institutional grants.

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Erv Switzer

Erv Switzer, an attorney with Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, received the 2014 Spirit of Justice Award from the St. Louis Bar Foundation. Switzer is an officer in the firm’s litigation practice group. He received a degree in political science from Saint Louis University and graduated cum laude from Saint Louis University School of Law.

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Troy McLendon

Troy McLendon has joined First Bank as vice president of corporate banking and relationship manager in the Creve Coeur office. He has a bachelor of science in finance from Southern Illinois University and brings more than 17 years of banking and financial experience to his new role.

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Laurie Phillips

The St. Patrick Center board of directors has named Laurie Phillips its new CEO, the first female in the role since founder Edith Cunnane in 1983. Phillips previously worked in development with the Alzheimer’s Association and managed the St. Louis chapter’s largest fundraising event. She holds master’s degrees in business administration and social work from Washington University.

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Leah Borrowman

Phoenix Risk Assessment has hired Leah Borrowman as chief of staff to work on the firm’s business ventures and industries, among other duties. Borrowman graduated from Illinois College with a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics.

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David Warning
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Mark Wolz

David Warning and Mark Wolz have joined Midwest Bank Centre‘s commercial lending leadership team. Warning, former president of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, will serve as regional president. He has been in the banking industry for 32 years and earned a degree in business administration from Southern Illinois University. Wolz, a 14-year veteran of the industry, will be president of commercial activities. He graduated from Truman State University with a degree in business administration.