Spartech Corp. announced that John D. Edwards has been appointed as general manager of Spartech-Resin Exchange, its custom compounding operation in Cape Girardeau.

Dale R. Schumacher, the previous general manager of Spartech-Resin Exchange, recently resigned his position with Spartech for personal reasons.

Spartech's President and Chief Executive Officer, Bradley B. Buechler, stated, "Mr. Edwards has over 11 years experience in the plastics industry and has served in a variety of positions during his tenure at Spartech-Resin Exchange. His extensive experience with raw material procurement and administrative management positions him well to assume the responsibilities of general manager."

Edwards is a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers, as well as a variety of civic organizations in the Cape Girardeau area. Edwards, his wife, Pat, and their three children will continue to reside in Cape Girardeau.

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SIKESTON Robert L. Mitchell Jr., president of Mitchell Insurance, announced the election of Greg Colwick as vice president of the Board of Directors of Mitchell Insurance.

Colwick has been with the agency for 13 years and specializes in property and casualty insurance and financial services.

Colwick is a 1974 graduate of Sikeston Public Schools and a 1978 graduate of the University of Missouri at Columbia.

As a top sales agent for SafeCo and Traveler's Insurance Companies, he has attended various educational seminars throughout the United States.

He and his wife, Lisa, reside in Sikeston with their three children, Sarah, Rachel and Seth.