The Table
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 they overcame challenges and learned valuable lessons that you can apply to your own business or organization. Plus, they might just give you a few laughs along the way.
Episodes
71 episodes
The Table | Episode #71 | Michael Thomas
Brad and Chris welcome Michael Thomas, Director of Business Relationships at Express Employment Professionals in Springfield to The Table in Episode #71. Michael shares his powerful story of transformation of becoming a respected professional, ...
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The Table | Episode #70 | Blake Allison
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #70 of The Table as they sit down with Blake Allison, 31-year-old kicker for Millikin University and local Gallagher insurance agent. Blake shares the unique story of returning to college athletics and what ...
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Episode 70
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The Table | Episode #69 | Mandy Eaton
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #69 of The Table as they sit down with Dr. Mandy Eaton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Health. Mandy shares her inspiring journey through the healthcare industry, from her early days in pu...
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34:35
The Table | Episode #68 | Chris Stone
Join us at The Table as we welcome Chris Stone, serial entrepreneur, lobbyist, and President of Governmental Consulting Solutions. Chris shares the story of his professional journey, the many businesses he has built, and the experiences that sh...
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Episode 68
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36:41
The Table | Episode #67 | Gabe Cagwin
Join us at The Table as we welcome Gabe Cagwin, Vice Chancellor for Advancement at the University of Illinois Springfield and Senior Vice President of the University of Illinois Foundation. Gabe shares insights into his role in advancing higher...
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Episode 67
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38:19
The Table | Episode #66 | Eric & Andrew Floyd
Join us at The Table as we welcome Eric and Andrew Floyd, the father-son duo behind Floyd Imports, Springfield’s premier import shop. Eric shares stories from the early days working at Chris’ dad’s dealership and some of the mischief C...
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Episode 66
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41:54
The Table | Episode #65 | Dr. Dean Pribbenow
Join us at The Table as we welcome Dr. Dean Pribbenow, the new president of Millikin University. Since stepping into his role, Dr. Pribbenow has been hitting the ground running connecting with students, faculty, and the broader community to imm...
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Episode 65
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38:54
The Table | Episode #64 | Mike Mannion
On Episode #64 of The Table, Brad and Chris, sit down with Mike Mannion, Director of Legislative Affairs, State of Illinois, for Troutman Pepper Locke. A seasoned public policy attorney with more than 30 years of experience, Mike provides strat...
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Episode 64
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43:33
The Table | Episode #63 | Jennifer Dahn
On Episode #63 of The Table, Brad and Chris sit down with Jennifer Dahn, Founder and Executive Director of PawPrint Ministries, an organization dedicated to bringing comfort, love, and support through trained comfort dogs. Jennifer shares the i...
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Episode 63
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25:04
The Table | Episode #62 | Ken Scarlette
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #62 of The Table as they sit down with Ken Scarlette, retired Chief of Police for the Springfield Police Department. We reflect on Ken's incredible 27 years of dedicated service to the Springfield community ...
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Episode 62
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31:05
The Table | Episode #61 | Jamie Toole
Join hosts Brad and Chris as they sit down with Jamie Tool, one of the owners of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes baseball team. Jamie shares the exciting journey of the Lucky Horseshoes, part of the Prospect League, and how the team brings tog...
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Episode 61
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34:50
The Table | Episode #60 | Greg Matthews
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #60 of The Table as they sit down with Greg Matthews, Chief Operating Officer at Levi, Ray, & Shoup, Inc. In this episode, Greg provides an in-depth look at the wide range of services LRS offers, many of...
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Episode 60
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33:02
The Table | Episode #59 | Kim Staff
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #59 of The Table as they sit down with Kim Staff, owner of Staff Carpet. Kim shares the rich history of Staff Carpet, a family business that has been a cornerstone in the community for generations. She talks...
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Episode 59
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39:05
The Table | Episode #58 | Ethan Parker & Geoff Owens
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #58 of The Table as they sit down with Ethan Parker and Geoff Owens, from the 217 Wiffle Ball Classic. This unique tournament, held every year in Ethan’s backyard, brings the true spirit of backyard baseball...
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Episode 58
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30:56
The Table | Episode #57 | Mark Forinash
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #57 of The Table as they sit down with Mark Forinash, owner of Café Moxo, a beloved locally owned restaurant known for its delicious soups, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods. Mark shares the story behi...
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Episode 57
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37:16
The Table | Episode #56 | Kyle Dyson
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #56 of The Table as they sit down with Kyle Dyson, Chief Operating Officer at TROXELL in Springfield. Kyle shares his fascinating journey, from serving in the Navy aboard aircraft carriers to working in the ...
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Episode 56
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38:10
The Table | Episode #55 | Tom Brinkoetter
On Episode #55 of The Table Brad and Chris sit down with Tom Brinkoetter, Managing Broker and Owner of Brinkoetter Realtors in Decatur. Tom shares his journey from Decatur to Naples and back, taking the reins of the family business and growing ...
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Episode 55
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30:17
The Table | Episode #54 | Mark Selvaggio
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #54 of The Table as they sit down with Mark Selvaggio, President of Selvaggio Steel. Mark shares the rich history of this family-owned steel business and how it has become a cornerstone of the community thro...
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Episode 54
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53:33
The Table | Episode #53 | Desiree Logsdon
Join us for Episode #53 of The Table as Brad and Chris sit down with Desiree Logsdon, Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at BUNN. Desiree shares her incredible journey with BUNN, starting out in their test kitchen and working her wa...
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Episode 53
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40:49
The Table | Episode #52 | Patrick Etherton
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #52 of The Table as they sit down with Coach Patrick Etherton, head football coach for Mt. Zion High School. Coach Etherton reflects on Mt. Zion's incredible journey to the state championship game this year ...
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Episode 52
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36:37
The Table | Episode #51 | Rep. Mike Coffey
Join us for Episode #51 of The Table as we welcome back Mike Coffey, Illinois State Representative for the 95th District and small business owner. Mike was our first guests on the podcast, and we’re excited to have him back to reflect on his fi...
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Episode 51
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33:45
The Table | Episode #50 | Greg Mishkel, MD
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #50 of The Table as they sit down with Dr. Gregory J. Mishkel, Division Head of Cardiology at Endeavor Health and former Director of the Heart Institute at Prairie Heart Institute in Springfield. Dr. Mishkel...
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Episode 50
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44:19
The Table | Episode #49 | Mark Denzler
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #49 of The Table as they sit down with Mark Denzler, President & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturer's Association. In this episode, Mark shares valuable insights into the future of Illinois manufacturing a...
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Episode 49
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33:53
The Table | Episode #48 | Brad Wike
We're turning The Table on Brad Wike! In this special episode, join your hosts Chris and Matt Wike, as they interview Brad Wike, the fearless leader of Peerless Cleaning & Restoration, and hear the story behind the company’s incredible jour...
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Episode 48
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56:49
The Table | Episode #47 | Kyle Karsten
Join hosts Brad and Chris on Episode #47 of The Table as they sit down with Kyle Karsten, Development Director for The Salvation Army in Macon County. In this episode, Kyle shares insights into the crucial role The Salvation Army plays in the c...
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Episode 47
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40:54