The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum has named Katie Lerwick to the position of Collections Manager. Lerwick, a professional cataloger and archivist, has served as exhibitions assistant at the Saint Louis Art Museum and specializes in the documenting of private collections across a variety of categories. She holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Webster University and a master’s degree in museum studies from UM-St. Louis. She is also a founding board member of Girls on the Run, serving as board president and race director for the St. Louis chapter’s first 5k race.
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles, celebrating its 20-year anniversary, has named Ward Shaw vice president and general manager. Shaw, most recently GM of River City Casino & Hotel, is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and a former naval officer and navigator onboard the USS Roanoke in the Western Pacific. Chris Plant replaces him at River City.
Mike Bowers has been named new president of SSM St. Joseph Health Center, and will start June 9. With nearly 20 years in health care leadership roles, Bowers comes to SSM after serving as COO for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and chief strategy officer for Central Valley Region, positions with Dignity Health in California. He holds master’s degrees in health and business administration from University of Houston and a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from University of Pittsburgh.
The Home Builders Association Hall of Fame recently welcomed two new members: John Eilermann, chairman of McBride & Son Cos, and Ken Stricker, CEO of Consort Homes. They received Excellence of Achievement Awards for more than 15 years of service to the HBA, a local trade association of more than 600 member firms in the residential construction industry.
