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COMMERCE COMMENTS
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Tarlton, the
focus of this month’s cover story by Kevin Kipp, is the 13th largest
construction company in metropolitan St. Louis, with revenues of
$80 million in 2001. At the helm of this 79-year-old company are
a brother-sister team: Tracy Elsperman Hart, president, and her
brother Dirk Elsperman, chief operating officer and executive vice
president.
Since taking over from their father, Robert Elsperman (now chairman),
they have spearheaded numerous high-profile projects, most notably:
the $38 million Knight Center for the Olin School of Business at
Washington University (completed August 2001), the just-completed
Rail/ Receiving and Barge Loading System for Ameren UE, the Amphitheatre
Renovation project at the Muny Opera, and the soon-to-be-completed
(September 2002) Nordstrom department store at West County Mall.
Through these projects and others, Tarlton has helped shape the
look of the region. In addition, both Dirk and Tracy are involved
in the construction industry, working to make improvements. Their
sense of stewardship also extends beyond the industry.
Likewise, working on behalf of the region as a healthcare leader,
is Phil S. Schaengold, vice president, operations & CEO Tenet St.
Louis. In this role, he oversees the management of Saint Louis University
Hospital, Des Peres Hospital, Forest Park Hospital, SouthPointe
Hospital, St. Alexius Hospital, Deaconess College of Nursing, and
Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing.
Tenet also recently opened the $10.1 million Saint Louis University
Cancer Center, located in the former Bethesda General Hospital.
The center combines the latest advances in research, prevention
and education with individualized care.
Another new addition is TenetCare, an outpatient facility in Forest
Park Hospital, aimed at providing hassle-free, patient-friendly
healthcare services.
With 5,624 employees, Tenet Saint Louis is the fourth largest employer
in the city of St. Louis with gross revenues of $1.5 billion last
year.
In other St. Louis Commerce Magazine news, “High-Tech Hiring,”
by William Poe, evaluates and compares various cost factors for
hiring permanent employees versus using consultants.
Also by Poe, “Sticker Shock,” explores the challenges of the insurance
industry, the higher costs businesses are experiencing and recommendations
from the experts.
And lastly, “Cruises Cater to Landlubbers’ Interests,” by Chas Adams,
offers a unique way to sail the seven seas, while at the same time
brushing up on personal finance and investments or other areas of
interest.
With a nod to Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegon, that’s the news from
St. Louis Commerce Magazine, where the companies are strong,
the presidents are good looking and the readers are above average.
Richard C.D. Fleming
President and Chief Executive Officer
St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association
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