Resource Bank recently welcomed Brian Ellingson to its team of commercial adviser experts.
Ellingson brings more than 15 years of experience in commercial and agricultural lending to Resource, most recently at National Bank & Trust in the downtown Sycamore branch.
He is a cum laude graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, with a degree in business administration with concentrations in management and finance.
Ellingson and his wife, Renee, are residents of Sycamore. He is active on the board at Hope Haven.
Resource Bank has seven banking locations throughout DeKalb County.
For more information, visit www.ResourceBank.com or call 815-756-6321.
Physicians recognized for service to children
The DeKalb County Board of Health at its March meeting recognized Dr. Michael Thornton and Dr. Ronald Feldmann of Kishwaukee Medical Associates for providing well-child exams to children served through the DeKalb County Health Department's Well Child Program.
In 1987, under the leadership of Thornton, the Well Child Program was started at the health department. That same year, Feldmann joined his colleague in providing physician service to the program.
Since its start, the Well Child Program has provided 26,500 exams to children. According to Karen Grush, public health administrator, Thornton and Feldmann provided many of the exams assuring the children were growing and developing normally, identifying health problems and providing parents with guidance regarding health concerns.
Grush says Thornton and Feldmann are strong advocates for all children, but especially children who lacked the resources to access care through traditional avenues.
The health department discontinued the Well Child Program in December as part of a deficit-reduction plan to address reduced revenues. As the Community Cares Clinic of Kishwaukee HealthSystem agreed to accept health department pediatric patients, these children now have access to preventive as well as sick care.
Dr. Linda Liston, president of the DeKalb County Board of Health, says Thornton and Feldmann have been a tremendous asset to the health department and thanked them for making a difference in the lives of many DeKalb County children.
Elburn Cooperative acquires Stover Brothers Trucking
After 65 years in the heart of Elburn, Stover Brothers Trucking has found a new home. The company closed its doors March 31 and opened them April 1 as part of Sycamore-based Elburn Cooperative Co.
Stover Brothers has a long history with Elburn Cooperative Company.
It started hauling grain for Elburn Cooperative in 1958 and has been the company's primary hauler of grain and fertilizer for more than 40 years.
"It is a perfect fit for us," Roger Stover said in a news release. "We've grown with Elburn Cooperative, and our guys are who the farmers see as the face of Elburn Cooperative Company."
Founded in 1946 by Duane "Dink" Stover and his brother, Eugene, Stover Brothers Trucking had a modest beginning. The brothers ran two trucks out of their father's blacksmith shop on the corner of Kansas and Main streets.
They hired their first employee in 1950, and eventually replaced the original structure with the garage that still sits on the same corner today.
As time passed and demand increased, Stover Brothers began adding cow hides, grain, fertilizer and oil to its cargo.
As Elburn Cooperative Company grew, Stover Brothers grew into a full-fledged operation with 13 trucks and drivers. So when John Husk, Elburn Cooperative Company general manager, learned the family business was for sale, he jumped at the chance to give Stover Brothers a new home.
"It's like a family joining a family," Paul Stover said in the release. "With Elburn Cooperative Company, we can still give customers the unique level of service that only a family business can provide."
Sycamore doctor attends disorders in children talk
Dr. Teresa Melton, of Allergies, Aches & Pains Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center in Sycamore, just completed the fourth module by Intersect4Kids in the study of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
This module was titled "Neurology, Nutrition & Biomedical Considerations for Prevention & Treatment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children".
The focus of the program was to learn how to naturally support the neuroimmune, neurogastric, neuromuscular and neurobiomechanical systems to allow maximum innate human expression.
Individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders are known to have one or more of these systems operating at some level of dysfunction.
The program was presented by a multitude of practitioners, including a medical doctor, registered nurse and chiropractors, each with a background in neurodevelopmental disorders.
For more information, visit www.allergiesachesandpains.com.
NAPA auto centers donate to Red Cross
NAPA AutoCare business owners recently presented DeKalb County American Red Cross volunteers a check for $463 from the NAPA AutoCare centers of DeKalb, Cortland and Sycamore.
The Oil Change for Charity donation for the month of February came from NAPA AutoCare centers: Archer Alignment, Bockman's Auto Care, University Shell, NAPA Auto Parts, Motorworks, Barb City Automotive, Ritz's Southtown Auto, Mike's Auto & Truck Repair, Milex Auto Care Transmission and Sauber Car & Truck Repair.
Every month, NAPA AutoCare businesses donate a dollar for every oil change they perform to a local charity.
The DeKalb County American Red Cross was the charity chosen for the month of February.
Crerar now vice president of sales at Auto Meter
Auto Meter Products has named Scott Crerar as vice president of sales and marketing for Electrical System Diagnostic and Maintenance Equipment business.
"Scott has distinguished himself during the 4½ years that he has been at Auto Meter," Jeff King, Auto Meter president and CEO, said in a news release.
"During this time he has progressed from territory sales to director of national accounts, and now to the vice president level.
"Scott has been instrumental in helping secure the growth that we have enjoyed in our Electrical System Diagnostic and Maintenance Equipment business.
"I am confident that in this new role, Scott will continue to deliver growth opportunities for our company."
Crerar also holds the position of director of sales for Auto Meter's Pro-Cycle group, a division of the company dedicated to the creation of performance motorcycle instrumentation.
Crerar previously held sales management positions at Exide, Johnson Controls and Genuine Parts.
Before joining the team at Auto Meter, Crerar worked as a contract consultant for Tradetec Skyline providing key organizational and sales relationship insights.
Crerar resides in St. Charles with his wife, Judith, and daughters, Ashley and Michell.
Auto Meter Products is located at 111 Somonauk St., in Sycamore.