A former Anheuser-Busch president is taking to the aisles at Schnuck Markets as the grocery chain’s new president and chief operating officer. Dave Peacock helmed the brewing giant from 2008 to 2012, leading the company through its $52 billion acquisition by Belgian firm InBev. Now, he’s set to manage operations, supply chain, marketing, procurement and merchandising for St. Louis-based Schnucks. He has been a member of its advisory committee, but is giving up that role to take his new post.
The Mercy health system has promoted Jeffrey Johnston to regional president for easternMissouri, working to strengthen patient access, care and services. He has been with the system since 2001, most recently serving as president of Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
Parkway School District has named a new assistant superintendent, Kevin Beckner. He has been with the district for 10 years, most recently as coordinator of student assessment.
The Sheridan at Laumeier Park, a new assisted living and memory care community in Sunset Hills, has named Mark Fontana executive director. He has 25 years of experience in health care administration and geriatric care.
Washington University School of Medicine has named alumna Dr. Kimberly Quayle director of emergency medicine in the department of pediatrics. She is also the new Dana Brown Chair for Emergency Medicine at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. (Photo: Robert Boston)