Byers & Co. Interviews

September 30, 2026 - Millikin student Ryan Mensik joined Byers & Co to talk about astronomy Public Observation Nights at Requarth Observatory, Tuesday nights on Campus each semester. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 30, 2026 - Dr. Kelly Hill and Danelle Langellier of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about their team's work to help food insecure patients connect with Northeast Community Fund for food baskets after leaving the hospital. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 30, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about setting up the WSOY Community Food Drive, Scovill Zoo, updates to Pavilion 2 in Fairview Park, hosting the golf IHSA Girls' State Tournament, and special events at Scovill Park West Activity Center. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 2026 - Julie Brilley joined Byers & Co to talk about the impact of Crossing Healthcare on the community. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 2026 - Shawna Karr, Chief of Facilities & People Officer, and Michelle Senger, Chief Nursing Officer, joined Byers & Co to talk about Careers at Crossing Healthcare. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 2026 - Liz Hassinger, Care Manager, and Emily Mocny, Director of Compliance, joined Byers & Co to talk about Care Management, and the Crossing Healthcare Garden & Prescription Produce Program. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 2026 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Blake Noland, founder of Rural Workforce Development, joined Byers & Co to talk about Blakes mobile trades training and education unit. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 2026 - Dr. Tricia Scerba and Brentny Renfro, PA-C, joined Byers & Co to talk about Crossing Women’s Health, and Convenient Care. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 2026 - Charmaine Robertson-Stoner, Chief Behavioral Health Officer & Behavioral Health Therapist, and Doug Mason, Recovery Living Tech, join Byers & Co to talk about Crossing's Behavioral Health, Recovery Services and their Transitions Programs. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 2026 - Dr. Tricia Scerba, CMO and Pediatrician, and Liz Buchanan, HealthySteps Manager at Crossing, join Byers & Co to talk about Crossing Kids, HealthySteps, and BabyTalk. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 2026 - Julie Brilley and Dr. Tricia Scerba, CMO and Pediatrician, joined Byers & Co to talk about the importance of serving the community with dignity and respect. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crossing CEO Julie Brilley joined Byers & Co to talk about the history of Crossing Healthcare and it's continued mission to provide accessible, quality healthcare to the Decatur and Macon County community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 28, 2026 - Voice of the Illini, Brian Barnhart, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini football loss to Ohio State, the firing of their defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck, and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 28, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about efforts to move the community as a whole, food security, community use of DCLI facilities, DCLI programming, listening to the needs of the 18-24 age demographic. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 28, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co with Kevin Breheny to talk about the temporary pause in services for Oasis Day Center, the Brush College overpass project, and the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 28, 2026 - Bill Lehman of Jones and Thomas and JTnet joined Byers & Co with Kevin Breheny to talk about their support of the WSOY Community Food Drive since the beginning. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 28, 2026 - Lori Kerans of Millikin University joined Byers & Co with Kevin Breheny to talk about the university's support of the WSOY Community Food Drive and impacting food security on campus with the Millikin Market. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 28, 2026 - Steve Fisher of Air King joined Byers & Co with Kevin Breheny to talk about why he and his company continues to support the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 28, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about his recent travels, the popularity of the Pope, the President's Cup golf tournament, and the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 25, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the Fighting Illini, the Chicago White Sox clinching a playoff spot, and the Decatur Family YMCA's search for a new CEO. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 25, 2026 - Ashley Grayned and Dr. Jay Marino joined Byers & Co to talk about their Roadmap 2030 strategic plan, community feedback, future plans, and tightening timelines. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 2026 - Jennifer Dahn of Paw Print Ministries and Tom Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to talk about the storied history of Brinkoetter Realtors and their support of Paw Print Ministries. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 2026 - Brinkoetter Key Team members Tony Piraino & Ashley Lamb, joined Byers & Co to talk about Brinkoetter's community service, including their upcoming supermarket sweep to benefit the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 2026 - Mirinda Rothrock of the Greater Chamber of Commerce and Tom Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to talk about the ribbon cutting for the grand re-opening of the Brinkoetter offices. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 2026 - Mike Berkes, Director of Program Development at Lindsey Life Day Center in Decagtur, joined Byers & Co to talk about their growth, programs and plans for for the future at the center. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore-Wolfe joined Byers & Co to celebrate the new grand re-opening of Brinkoetter Realtors. Listen to the podcast now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 2026 - Veteran agent, Michael Sexton, joined Byers & Co to talk about his time with Brinkoetter Realtors and the changes that have taken place in the business. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 2026 - Kevin Highley and Zach Luka, General Contractors with KLH Construction, join Byers & Co to talk about the renovations that have transformed Brinkoetter Realtors offices into a modern and inviting space. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 2026 - Brinkoetter's Hope Tucker joined Byers & Co to talk about staging your home for sale and the importance of putting your best home forward. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 2026 - Realtors Austin Deaton and Ryan Frey join Byers & Co to talk about Brinkoetter's commercial real estate business. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 2026 - Veteran agent Jenny Lambdin joined Byers and Co to talk about the changes that have taken place in real estate over the years. Listen to the podcast now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 23, 2026 - Lori Kerans and Amy Taute of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the full calendar of over 40 scheduled events for Millikin's 2026 homecoming weekend, celebrating 125 years of the university. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 23, 2026 - DMH CEO Tanya Andricks, and radiologist, Dr. Jeffrey Boorstein, joined Byers & Co joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Boorstein's path to Decatur Memorial Hospital, how technology is completely different that when he started his career, and his love for playing music. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 23, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Sports Sampler, multiple theatre classes, and School's Out Day Camp. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 22, 2026 - Brad Wike of Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services joined Byers & Co to talk about their decision to close the dry cleaning and laundry portion of their business and how they are continuing to serve the community through restoration and cleaning services. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 22, 2026 - Alyse Knust of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about how donor advised funds are empowering donors and giving them creative freedom in their giving. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 22, 2026 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature discussion on upcoming AI for Business classes and fall sports injuries and treatments. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 22, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about fall events including their pancake run and big fall sale. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 21, 2026 - Listen to Brian Barnhart on Byers & Co to preview this week's Monday Morning Quarterbacks show. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 21, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about taking action over words in community service. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 21, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about wrapping up a busy summer and reflecting on the early days of news. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 21, 2026 - Dunn Co's Matt Naber joined Byers and Co to talk about how a history of giving at Dunn Co set the example for how the company operates today, including support of the WSOY Community Food Drive on Oct 2nd at Kroger on Rt. 36. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 21, 2026 - Local businessman Bruce Nims and Kroger Unit Manager Jeff Tate joined Byers & Co to talk about their support of the WSOY Community Food Drive. Learn more about the food drive at wsoyfooddrive.com. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 18, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about going to the Illini football games, the search for the next YMCA CEO, the WSOY Community Food Drive, safety around water training, community health, and Illini basketball excitement. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 18, 2026 - DPS 61 Director of HR, Monica Wilks and Dennis Lab School teachers, Jennifer Nanor and Delicia Pollard, joined Byers & Co to talk about the International Teacher Cultural Exchange Program - Cohort 1. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 17, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about Caterpillar's fun efforts for their campaign, the WSOY Community Food Drive, ALICE numbers, and Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 17, 2026 - James Millikin Homestead Board members, Marilyn Davis and Kelly Edwards, joined Byers & Co to talk about the 150 year Jubilee event and activities at the Homestead. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 17, 2026 - Scott Broyles joined Byers & Co to talk about their annual Operation Obstacle race event in coordination with the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Suicide Prevention Team and Richland Community College where proceeds will support Richland’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC). Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 17, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about an honor for Josh Tanner, City Council announced and possible candidates, and communication with elected officials over the years. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 17, 2026 - Lisa Kitchens, HR Manager, Workforce Development at ADM, and Rocki Wilkerson, Executive Director at Workforce Investment Solutions, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Prairie Land FAME Community Open House and how the program offers education, paid work experience, and training. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 16, 2026 - Director of the School of Education at Millikin University, Dr. Chris Cunnings, and student ambassador, Katie Howell, joined Byers & Co to talk about the 2026 Annual Conference of Tomorrow's Teachers and navigating the modern classroom. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.