The Table

Welcome to Episode #15 of The Table! In this insightful installment, hosts Brad and Chris are joined by a special guest, Regan Deering, a formidable candidate running for the Illinois House District 88. Join us as we embark on a deep dive into Regan's philosophies, her ambitious goals for her district, and the inspiring journey that led her to this moment. Her dedication to positive change an...

On this episode of The Table, Kevin Breheny with First Mid Insurance Group and John West with First Mid Bank & Trust join Brad & Chris as they delve into the fascinating world of business and community.  With engaging insights and spirited discussions, this episode is your ticket to uncovering the dynamic interplay between commerce and community.  We love to talk business, leadership, comm...

Football season is just around the corner! And what better way to kick off the excitement of Friday Night Lights than with a dynamic duo of high school football greatness? Joining your hosts Brad Wike & Chris Hembrough at The Table this week are the legendary head coaches, Derek & Ken Leonard, both renowned for their exceptional records and multiple state titles. Derek, leading the powerho...

Join us on the latest episode of The Table, where we have the honor of hosting City of Springfield Mayor, Misty Buscher! Tune in as Brad & Chris sit down with Mayor Buscher to discuss her first 60 days in office and the remarkable handling of the storms that impacted Springfield and Central Illinois. Discover the untold stories that happen behind the scenes, shedding light on the incredible ef...

Joining Brad & Chris at The Table this week is Micah Bartlett. Micah is the former President & CEO of Town & Country Bank, now Heartland Bank & Trust. Tune in and hear his story about the merger and what it was like being a young executive in the financial industry.   We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations?...

This week at The Table, Brad & Chris are joined by Olivia Lett & Elyse Knudsen with Millikin University Women's Basketball. Olivia is the women's head coach, and Elyce Knudsen, an upcoming senior, Peerless NIL Athlete, All-American, and 2023 Jostens Trophy winner. We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Br...

On this episode we take The Table out to The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS at Panther Creek Country Club! Brad & Chris are joined by Kate Peters, Executive Director of the tournament, and Blayne Barber, Pro Golfer on the Korn Ferry Tour. Listen in as they talk Golf, Community, and life on the tour.  We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So,...

On The Table this week, Brad & Chris are joined by Nicole Bateman. Nicole is the President of the Economic Development Corporation of Decatur & Macon County. On this episode she shares how the Decatur & Macon County area is growing and future projects coming on the horizon.  We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversation...

On this episode of The Table, Brad & Chris are joined by David Tyrolt, President & CEO of Dunn Company, and Jordan Carson, Project Manager at Dunn Company and Millikin University Wrestler.  We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders througho...

At The Table this week Aimee Daily with Memorial Health and Shannon Heisler with Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. join Brad & Chris to discuss the upcoming Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS, a Korn Ferry tour golf tournament. We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business...

This week on The Table, Karla Miller joins Brad & Chris as she tells her story. Karla is the Director of Client Experience at Hickory Point Bank & Trust. Karla talks about how Hickory Point Bank & Trust is invested in the community and shares stories about her professional career. We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conver...

Kevin O'Dea joins Brad and Chris at The Table this week. Kevin is the President and General Manager at Neuhoff Media Springfield. Listen in as they talk sports, community, dry cleaning, and more! We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders throu...

Today at The Table, Brad and Chris talk with Mike Murphy. Mike is a former IL State Representative and currently serves as the President and CEO of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce where he works hard to improve the businesses throughout the Springfield community and is especially focused on helping develop the young professionals.  We love to talk business, leadership, community engage...

On this episode of the The Table, Brad and Chris are joined by community leader, philanthropist, and retired business owner Butch Elzea. Butch was the driving force behind the development of Southwind Park, the first fully ADA accessible and inclusive park in the country, and Erin's Pavilion, a fully accessible multi-use facility located within Southwind Park. We love to talk business, leader...

On this episode of the The Table, Brad and Chris are joined by local business owner and State Representative, Mike Coffey. We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders throughout Central Illinois each month to bring you their stories. You’ll hear how...