Collinsville business news for the week of Feb. 27

BUSINESS

Allen Cassens, of Edwardsville, received the 2013 Friend of the University Award from McKendree University Feb. 20. The award is given by the school's Alumni Board to individuals or organizations that have given exemplary service to McKendree. Cassens, owner of Cassens Corporation holding company, has served on the university's board of trustees for 17 years and has supported the school's arts center, natatorium and annual fund.

NURSING

Ozzie Hunter, an instructor at the Southern Illinois University School of Nursing, has received The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award from The DAISY Foundation. Hunter received the award in part due to his work as a flight nurse with SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis. He is a 23-year veteran of pediatric work. He was nominated by staffers at Cardinal Glennon after taking extraordinary measures to help a mother get the hospital in order to be with her son.

ENGINEERING

REAL ESTATE

Jason Thorpe has joined RE/MAX Preferred Partners in Edwardsville as a member of its sales team. Thorpe, of Collinsville, has seven years of experience in the financial sector.

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Collinsville business news for the week of Feb. 27

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