CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry

The Columbia Board of Realtors says the median home price in Boone County in September 2026 increased 12 percent to $370,000. The group says September sales were down 12 percent. Columbia Board of Realtors chief executive officer Brian Toohey joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Toohey tells listeners that we are in the beginning of a shift dow...

The founder of shooting, hunting, outdoor and fishing internet retailer Midway USA was Saturday's guest on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Midway USA founder Larry Potterfield joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning. Midway USA has built its massive headquarters and distribution center near Rocheport. Mr. Potterfield also discussed Midway USA’s upcoming 50th anniversary and the company...

The Mid-Missouri Board of Realtors says August single-family home sales fell about 13 percent in Boone County. The median single family home price in August in Boone County stayed at about $350,000 and Columbia's dropped $950 to about $356,000. REMAX Boone Realty chief executive officer Elizabeth Mendenhall joined Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtabl...

Columbia water rates, electric rates, the Utilities Department and Columbia crime were some of the numerous topics addressed this weekend on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Host Fred Parry's guest in-studio was Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy, who also hosts the "Eagle Eye Drive at 5" on 939 the Eagle. Mr. Mr. Murphy reports Columbia water rates have increased ten percent, effective October 1. Tha...

Boone County's presiding commissioner says Proposition L is needed to fund a new county jail. Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick joined host Mike Murphy for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable.” Mike and Commissioner Kendrick tackled several topics, including the jail, Proposition L, the county budget, the purchase of an animal hospital and Boone Health and Boone Hospital...

Fast-growing Columbia-based Storagemart is now the world's largest privately owned storage company. It began with its first location on Columbia's Rangeline, near Big Bear. It now has 380 locations and about 800 employees. Storagemart president Mike Burnam appeared in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mike earned his degree in agricultural economics from Miz...

Mid America Bank continues to be one of mid-Missouri's fastest-growing banks. It was founded more than 100 years ago in mid-Missouri's St. Thomas and they've built a new multi-million dollar bank on Stellar drive in south Columbia. Mid America Bank president Brad Roling discussed that growth and the importance of good service on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." He says when the current owners too...

The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture's (CCUA) website says its mission "works to enhance our community’s health by connecting people to agriculture and the land through hands-on learning opportunities, from seed to plate." CCUA executive director Billy Polansky joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable". Mr. Polansky grew up in Virginia and later wor...

The Mid-Missouri Board of Realtors says the median price for a single-family home in Columbia in July was $389,000, up 11 percent from July 2025 and breaking the previous record of $375,000. Boone County single-family home sales were nearly flat in July, while Columbia sales were down six percent. Sixth-generation homebuilder Orie Hemme of Columbia-based Hemme Construction joined host Fred Parry i...

Love Columbia opened its doors in 2008 to coordinate efforts of various churches and volunteers to help neighbors in need. It began at Love INC. Love Columbia serves anyone in Columbia who struggles to provide for their basic needs and wants to create a path forward. Many of their clients have nowhere else to turn. Love Columbia founder and executive director Jane Williams and Love Columbia Car Ca...

Columbia voters this week narrowly approved Proposition One, a one percent sales/use tax that would be dedicated to public safety. Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon’s office says it passed 15,042 to 14,957, which is 85 votes. Police chief Jill Schlude has said that a new police headquarters is planned, with the voter-approved measure. Chief Schlude says CPD will locate in the former IBM building o...

Columbia-based Boone Electric started in 1936 and was the first electric cooperative in Missouri. It was created during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and was part of the REA project. Boone Electric president Todd Culley joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." While Boone Electric's biggest service area is in Boone County, it also serves f...

Columbia businessman Nic Parks is known across town and in Boone County for numerous businesses he owns, including Level Up at Columbia Mall, Lakeside Ashland, the popular Slab City card store at Columbia Mall and Shiloh Bar and Grill downtown. Mr. Parks purchased Shiloh in 2021. He joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" and discussed his...

The founder of Columbia-based Hunsaker Vortex Smokers, Mark Hunsaker, has created a company that's known nationally and internationally. His company, which is located on Columbia's Brown Station Road, is all about barbecue. Mr. Hunsaker joined host Fred Parry on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable", telling listeners that his customers are very serious competition smokers in BBQ. They take it seriousl...

Columbia voters will head to the polls in August to cast ballots on Proposition 1, a proposed one percent sales/use tax that would be dedicated to public safety. Columbia officials say it’s needed to stabilize the city’s police and firefighter’s retirement fund. City manager De’Carlon Seewood has told 939 the Eagle that if voters approve Proposition 1, $38-million would be generated annually and t...

The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) director is in her 15th year in that position. CVB director Amy Schneider joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." They tackled sports tourism, the importance of Gans Creek's cross country course from a national perspective and talk of a conference center. She says tourism in Columbia means jobs and sales tax r...

The president of Columbia-based Boone Health hopes to see a decision on a strategic partner by the end of the calendar year. Boone Health president and chief executive officer Brady Dubois joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”." They tackled the strategic partner issue, Missouri Heart Center's closure, the Glasgow clinic, the Nifong Plaza campus and numerous...

Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) director Michelle Hataway describes Allegiant’s new Florida service at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) as a gamechanger for COU and for the mid-Missouri region. COU is the nation’s fastest-growing airport, according to aviation firm Mead and Hunt. Airport manager Michael Parks joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CE...

The president of the nation's second-oldest women's college is celebrating her first anniversary at historic Stephens College in Columbia. Dr. Shannon Lundeen joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Dr. Lundeen tells listeners that deferred maintenance is the biggest challenge she's facing:

The Boone County Fire Protection District is known nationwide as a world-class organization. Missouri Task Force One (MOTF-1) is part of it and is one of 28 urban search and rescue team across the nation. Boone County Fire Protection District Chief Doug Westhoff and assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp appeared in-studio this weekend on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable". The district was formed in 1970...

All of you have seen Coil Construction signs throughout Columbia, but few of you have probably noticed the COR Development signs near them. COR Development is a three-year-old company that is involved in numerous projects in Columbia/Boone County, including Logboat Brewing's planned taproom at Nifong and State Farm Parkway, ABK Biomedical in Ashland and the former OTSCON facility on North Rangelin...

Earlier this month, the UM Board of Curators approved a three-year contract extension for Mizzou athletic director Laird Veatch. UM System President Dr. Mun Choi says this reinforces the university’s commitment to Veatch’s leadership and long-term vision. President Choi says the momentum of Mizzou Athletics is undeniable, thanks to Mr. Veatch’s leadership. Construction crews are expected to finish...

The Columbia Board of Realtors says single-family home prices increased in March and remain on an upward trajectory. While we don’t have April numbers yet, the median price for a single-family home in Boone County increased three percent in March to $345,000, while the average price was up four percent to about $385,000. The median price in Columbia in March was up four percent to $350,000. Arise...

Columbia and Boone County have seen some big economic wins in recent years. They include Schneider Electric’s $73-million expansion at their plant on Route B, EquipmentShare building its $100-million new headquarters near Columbia's I-70 Lake of the Woods exit and a $92-million improvement project from Kraft-Heinz at their hot dog plant on Columbia’s Waco road. Columbia REDI president Paul Eisenst...

Columbia-based Socket has recapitalized their company and brought in new majority owners to raise money. Socket president Carson Coffman emphasizes that the original shareholders are still owners and are active in the company. The new majority owners are Charlotte-based Pamlico Capital and Oak Hill Capital. Mr. Coffman and Socket Fiber executive chairman Jim Gleason joined host Fred Parry Saturday...