CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry

Former Mizzou walk-on quarterback Alex Demczak is a best-selling author and speaker. He has a new book that he's co-authored with Jon Gordon that focuses on trust, integrity and the power of positive leadership. He also says that comparison is the thief of joy. Mr. Demczak joined host Fred Parry on Saturday morning's "CEO Round Table" on 939 the Eagle:

Former Boone County clerk Taylor Burks is seeking the GOP nomination in west-central Missouri's fourth congressional district. Mr. Burks appeared on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table" Saturday, telling host Fred Parry that conservative voters are fired up about re-taking control of both chambers of Congress this fall. Burks says voters are upset with rising food and gas prices, and tells listeners...

Central Bank of Boone County President Ed Scavone says they have 35 to 40 percent of the market share in Columbia, with $3-billion in assets. Central Bank of Boone County has 14 Columbia branches, along with 372 employees. They've also opened a mortgage office in Des Moines, a city that's attracting talent from across the nation. Mr. Scavone was host Fred Parry's guest on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roun...

95 Missouri veterans received a once-in-a-lifetime experience last week, when they took an Honor Flight to Washington. It was the first Central Missouri Honor Flight since 2019, due to the pandemic. Central Missouri Honor Flight director Steve Paulsell says visiting the memorials and Arlington National Cemetery is emotional for the veterans, but adds the trip is more about healing and remembrance....

Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy describes his publication as an online magazine. He's a career newspaper guy. He's written a scathing editorial about the state of newspaper journalism, which is titled "Newspapers peddling what little influence they have left," and references a recent "Kansas City Star" article about crime in Columbia. Mr. Murphy, a former Gatehouse executive, joined host Fred Pa...

Gabe Huffington became acting director of Columbia Parks and Recreation on April 4. Mr. Huffington was in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable," updating listeners on the old Boone County Fairgrounds and on improvements happening at the fairgrounds coliseum. Mr. Huffington also briefed host Fred Parry about the significance of the park sales tax extension. Huffin...

Florissant native and Mizzou graduate Nic Parks is well-known across mid-Missouri for his projects, including Level Up and Silverball in Columbia. He's currently developing the major Lakeside Ashland project, which will include an outdoor movie theatre, zip line, restaurant and playground. Mr. Parks joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table" to outline the project...

Columbia-based MFA Oil continues to grow, and is the nation’s ninth-largest propane retailer. It now operates 71 Break Time convenience stores and 22 Big O Tire franchises in Missouri and Arkansas. There are two Big O Tire locations in Columbia: one on the Business Loop and the other on Peachtree. MFA Oil chief executive officer Jon Ihler was host Fred Parry’s guest this morning on 939 the Eagle’s...

Ranken Technical College will begin construction soon on a new campus in fast-growing Ashland. The aim is to meet the region's need for more skilled workers. Ranken President Don Pohl and Ranken Dean Shannon Brueggemann joined host Fred Parry on Saturday's "CEO Round Table" on 939 the Eagle. President Pohl tells listeners that Ranken didn't choose Ashland and that it was Ashland that chose Ranken....

Columbia's city council will tackle the controversial roll cart issue on Monday night. It's a perennial issue in the city. Columbia city manager De'Carlon Seewood joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." They discussed the trash issue in-detail, as well as the use tax that Columbia voters will cast ballots on in Tuesday's election. Mr. Seewood also addressed Fre...

The St. Raymond's Society aims to serve pregnant women and new mothers who are in need, and to assist the mother and child after the baby is born as well. The St. Raymond's House in Jefferson City opened in 2012, and the SRS House in Columbia opened in 2014. The St. Raymond's Society has purchased the current Ronald McDonald House, which is located near Keene street in east Columbia. SRS co-founde...

MU Health Care has about 7,500 employees, making it one of mid-Missouri's largest employers. MU Health chief executive officer Jonathan Curtright joined host Fred Parry on Saturday morning's "CEO Round Table" on 939 the Eagle. Mr. Curtright updated listeners on the status of the COVID pandemic, staffing challenges relating to COVID and on the construction status of the new $232-million Children's...

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) patrons will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million bond issue. If the proposed bond issue is approved by voters, it would fund a new elementary school on the Warner campus in south Columbia, career center improvements and numerous other projects. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood joined host Fred Parry Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table." They di...

Randy Coil founded Columbia-based Coil Construction in 1975 as a small commercial remodeling company. Coil is now a full-service construction management firm that operates in seven states. Longtime Coil Construction vice president Kevin Buckler appeared on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table" on Saturday to reflect on his 42-year career with Coil, which is coming to a close. He also discussed project...

ESPN's Bill Conley earned his bachelor and master's degrees from Mizzou, before going to work for the state and later the University of Missouri doing data work. He's always had a love for writing, and began working as a staff writer for ESPN.com in 2019, covering college football, tennis and soccer. Conley is known for his analytics, and joined guest host Jay Sparks on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round...

Three high-profile mid-Missouri murder cases have been or will be receiving national media coverage. All three cases have ties to Columbia. 939 the Eagle news director Brian Hauswirth joined host Fred Parry on the "CEO Round Table" this weekend. Fred and Brian profiled the James Addie, Lynlee Renick and Joseph Elledge cases in-detail, and Brian took listeners behind the scenes into the months-long...

Outgoing Columbia city manager John Glascock will retire this Friday, January 14. He joined 939 the Eagle's Fred Parry live in-studio Saturday morning for the entire hour, on the "CEO Round Table" program. Glascock outlined the accomplishments he's most proud of, and also says there's a better than average chance the use tax will be approved by Columbia voters in April. Mr. Glascock believes the C...

Columbia's Boone Hospital became a freestanding, independent hospital in April, after being affiliated with BJC for 33 years. Boone Health chief executive officer Troy Greer joined host Fred Parry Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table." Mr. Greer addressed some of the challenges of that, as well as the issue of culture. He says culture has to come first. Mr. Greer also discussed the importa...

Boone Electric Cooperative was the first rural electric cooperative to form in Missouri. It began with 140 members in 1937 and today serves more than 30,000 members in multiple counties. Boone Electric CEO Todd Culley joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." They discussed Todd's background, Boone Electric and the new headquarters under construction at Rangeline...

Columbia-based A2D Events was established here in 2011. The company specializes in corporate, fundraising and community events. A2D Events owner Adonica Coleman grew up in St. Louis city and graduated from Parkway North High School. She later lived in Wichita and Columbia, Maryland, before arriving here in Columbia. Adonica Coleman was Fred Parry's guest Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Ro...

RE/MAX Boone Realty chief executive officer Elizabeth Mendenhall recently served as the president of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which is America's largest trade association. Ms. Mendenhall joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table." They discussed that experience and the issue of affordable housing in Columbia:

Columbia-based Shelter Insurance has about 1,200 employees in Columbia alone, with an annual payroll of $91 million. They're celebrating their 75th anniversary this year, which will include a December "Winter Wonderland" at Shelter Insurance Gardens. Shelter's new president and chief executive officer, Randa Rawlins, joined Fred Parry on the CEO Round Table. It aired Saturday morning on 939 the Ea...

Tennessee-based Tractor Supply Company announced in February that it's entered into an agreement to purchase Moberly-based Orscheln Farm and Home in an all-cash transaction for $297 million. Orscheln Management Company executive vice president Mark Miles joined the "CEO Round Table" on Saturday to discuss the status of the transition and the future of Orscheln Industries. Mr. Miles also says the p...

Missouri Fourth District congressional candidate Taylor Burks appeared on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table" this weekend. Host Fred Parry asked Mr. Burks about his congressional campaign. They also discussed President Biden's Afghanistan policy, terrorism threats, China and the issue of mask and vaccine mandates. Taylor Burks was Boone County's first GOP county clerk. The Fourth District includes...

St. Raymond's Society founder Mike Hentges and local developer Rob Wolverton joined CEO Roundtable on Saturday to discuss efforts to build a new St. Raymond's House in Ashland.