Byers & Co. Interviews

July 16, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about the arts, getting students medically ready to go back to school, women's health, and GLP-1 medications. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 16, 2025 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about new student orientation days and fine arts experiences for the community at the Blue Connection art gallery. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 16, 2025 - Nada Lygrisse, DO joined Byers & Co to talk about Memorial Wellness Center and Lake Shore OB/GYN of Decatur's event, Beyond the Scale: Hormones, Health & Women’s Wellness, where weight management and GLP-1 medications will be discussed. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 16, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about The Famous Idaho Potato Tour stopping at Scovill Zoo, HIIT the DISC Challenge, Scovill Zoo Ice Cream Safari, and BOSS performances at the Devon. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 15, 2025 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about the quality and quantity of events in the community, highway work, and commercial development updates. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 15, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, Barbara Dove, and Jamie Fawley joined Byers & Co to talk about the legacy of art in Decatur and the life of work that inspired Jamie to nominate Barbara for the Preston Jackson Arts Award at the Do Something Great Awards. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 15, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature YMCA Backpack Attack, BOSS, and work of Stone Thrown Forward. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 15, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about a pair of recent trips he went on, summer runs and demos, self defense class, and new products. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie 14, 2025 - Jill Reedy, Brian Plummer, Crystal Whetstone and Katie O'Dell of the Macon-Piatt ROE #39 joined Byers & Co to give an update on their services and programming. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 14, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about current challenges for local agencies and citizens, the generous nature of the community, and open positions at the City of Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 14, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about Japanese beetles, the St. Louis Cardinals, sports television and movies, and actors that are also musicians. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 11, 2025 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about country music, western wear, workout trends, and books. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 11, 2025 - Angela Foulke and Danielle Diskey of the Decatur Family YMCA and Emily O'Connell of the Macon County Health Department joined Byers & Co to talk about their joint efforts in the YMCA Backpack Attack that provides school supplies and back to school health needs to area students. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 11, 2025 - DPS 61 School Board members Bill Clevenger and Will Wetzel joined Byers & Co to talk about how national policy is impacting the district, the new makeup of their board, the search for a new superintendent, and the future and continuity of the school district. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 10, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about a community listening session with Representative Nikki Budzinski, Music in the Park, and the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 10, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the preservation of landmark buildings, continuity of leadership, local candidates, and former president Harry Truman's stop in Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 9, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about unintended consequences from policy changes, how interconnected people are, and the possibility of hospitals closing. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 9, 2025 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co joined Byers & Co to talk about Sonya Massey's passing a year later, transportation funding issues in Illinois, bringing money back to communities, and her summer book club. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 9, 2025 - Heather Perdeu of Scovill Zoo and Aly Delatte of the Decatur Parks Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about new animals and upcoming events at Scovill Zoo. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 8, 2025 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Kelly Day of the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about the Do Something Great Awards where Kelly has been named the Ray Batman Nonprofit Professional of the Year. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 8, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about the impacts of the Illinois Prescription Drug Affordability Act and the closings of pharmacies, and to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 8, 2025 - Kara Demirjian Huss of DCC Marketing and TCCI joined Byers & Co to talk about recent honors for TCCI and her family, their educational partnerships with Richland Community College, the future of business in Illinois, and career pathways. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 7, 2025 - Amber Kaylor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about the increase in activity over the summer, their upcoming golf outing, ways people can help, a special moment with a family in house, and classic movies. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 7, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the success of the DCLI Residential CNA program and summer camps. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 7, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about emergency response readiness and local impact of the recent bill signed by the President. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 3, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about campaign season, some new programming to support ALICE families, and straightening her hair. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 3, 2025 - Heart of Illinois Community Foundation's Natalie Beck and Tony Wilkins joined Byers & Co to talk about the importance of the Decatur Junior Football League and how they are supporting their work with a donation of $25,000. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 3, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Caterpillar, summer heat, media personalities over the years, and his connection to radio and television. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 2, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about 4th of July safety, Millikin University's new president and board of trustees chairperson, and recent pharmaceutical legislation. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 2, 2025 - Millikin University President Dean Pribbenow and Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Thomforde joined Byers & Co to talk about their new roles with the University, the momentum they feel in the community, and what's next for the university. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 2, 2025 - Decatur Memorial Foundation Director Paul Lidy and Decatur Memorial OB and Pediatrics Nurse Manager Danielle Collins joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are providing educational materials, swaddle training, and sleep sacks to new parents as part of the Safe Sleep Initiative. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 2, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the HIIT the DISC challenge, 4th of July weekend activities, and an adult evening at Scovill Zoo. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 2025 - Angel Lawrence of Northeast Community Fund, Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Dr. Juanita Morris, joined Byers & Co at Caterpillar to talk about the impact Caterpillar has had on the local community, the local economy and providing for local families, including Caterpillar Foundation's generous donation of $51,000 to Northeast Community Fund to celebrate Caterpillar's 100 years. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 2025 - Generations of families have worked for Caterpillar… including the Mooney family. In fact, for the last 70 plus years… there has always been someone from the Mooney family working in Decatur. Caterpillar’s Decatur Senior Manager Facilities Engineering Martin Mooney joined Byers & Co to talk about his family’s deep connection to the company. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 2025 - Caterpillar’s Decatur facility is made up thousands of people… each with unique stories. But you’d be hard-pressed to find someone more well-known in the facility than Sherley Tyus, who has worked in Decatur for more than 55 years. Her supervisor Josh Fritz also joined Byers & Co to talk about their employee experience. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 2025 - The Caterpillar Foundation made its first donation in 1952 in East Peoria, Illinois. Since that time, it has invested more than $975 million around the world to improve lives. Decatur Facility Manager Gaurav Pareek joins us to talk about how the Foundation impacts our Decatur community. In addition, Pareek announced a generous $51,000 donation to Northeast Community Fund as part of the Caterpillar World Tour stop!. In addition, Mark Denzler, President of the IL Manufacturers Association, called in to congratulate Caterpillar on 100 years of manufacturing and innovation with Dr. Julie Moore Wolfe and Dr. Juanita Morris. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 2025 - For 100 years, innovation has been at the core of Caterpillar’s hundreds of products. Caterpillar Senior Vice President Greg Hepler joined Byers & Co to discuss the latest in mining technology and how it’s helping Caterpillar mining customers be more successful using the products manufactured right here in Decatur. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe also joined Byers & Co on location to help celebrate Caterpillar's 100th Anniversary and the Decatur plant's 70th Anniversary with a commemorative proclamation. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 2025 - 100 years ago, two companies merged to form what we know today as Caterpillar. Caterpillar Corporate Archivist Lee Fosburgh takes Byers & Co back a century and tells us how it all started. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 2025 - Caterpillar’s Decatur facility manufactures some of the company’s biggest products… so big they often can’t leave the facility fully assembled because of their size. Supply Chain Director Jessica Wisher joined Byers & Co to talk about what the thousands of people who work at the facility are building. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 2025 - Lee Fosburgh has one of the coolest jobs at Caterpillar, working at the company’s archives in Mossville, Illinois, just a little north of Peoria. He joined Byers & Co to talk about the 70th anniversary of Caterpillar’s Decatur facility and its history. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 2025 - Decatur Facility Manager Gaurav Pareek joined Byers & Co to talk about celebrating Caterpillar’s 100th anniversary with the Centennial World Tour and how the facility marks 70 years of being in Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30, 2025 - Jim Slade, President of the SCU Board of Directors and Rod Weeks, Vice President of Strategic Lending Project, joined Byers & Co to talk about Staley Credit Union's long history. From being founded out of A.E. Staley Friendship Club in 1930 to every type of loan product today including an extensive mortgage program. Listen to the podcast now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30, 2025 - Doug Dehority, SCU Vice President of Loan Operations and Amanda Daniels, SCU Credit Card Manager, joined Byers & Co to talk about the exciting promotions they have for their 95th anniversary and a variety of consumer loans to meet every need. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30, 2025 - Blake E. Wallace, SCU Vice President of Marketing and Member Experience, joined Byers & Co to talk about who can join and how to join Staley Credit Union. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30, 2025- Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the upcoming 4th of July Celebrations in Decatur, a preview of the Decatur City Council Study Session Preview and the history of Staley Credit Union. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30, 2025 - Cindy Anderson, SCU Executive Vice President and CFO, joined Byers & Co to talk about Staley Card Central and how you can control your SCU Credit and Debit cards on your own terms. Listen to the podcast now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30, 2025 - Kim Ervin, President & CEO of Staley Credit Union, joined Byers & Co to talk about how Staley, established in 1930, has made it their mission to put people first and strengthening our local community. RJ Podeschi, SCU Board Member and Dean of the Millikin Tabor School of Business, also joined Byers and Co to talk about the Credit Union Difference and how SCU believes in a progressive approach to implementing new technology to meet the evolving needs of its members. Listen to the podcast now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 26, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about getting businesses involved with campaigns, ALICE funds, the WSOY Community Food Drive, working with DMH, and her recent vacation. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 26, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about local election candidates, Decatur ties to the atomic bomb, and Mike McElroy. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 26, 2025 - Dwight Powell of Ledgestone Disc Golf joined Byers & Co to talk about the 9th annual Forsyth Open disc golf tournament. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 25, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about how the extreme heat impacts health, Millikin's exciting future, 4th of July fireworks, and Dolly Parton in Las Vegas. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.