Brad and Chris host this episode of The Table with Bailey Woosley of Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc and Nick Gentile of Prairie State Bank & Trust, the founders of RISE Springfield. Now with the The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, RISE was designed to give young professionals a place to connect, grow, and build meaningful relationships within the community. Now taking on a life of its own, they reflect on the impact it’s having as it continues to develop. We love to talk busine...

Join hosts Brad and Chris on The Table as they sit down with Tyler Morgan, a third-generation leader of Morgan Distributing Inc. Tyler shares the story behind the family business and how it has grown into one of the top 10 ExxonMobil distributors in the Americas, servicing petroleum needs across the Midwest. In this episode, Tyler reflects on the generations that built MDI, the journey that shaped the company, and the vision for where they’re headed next. We love to talk business, leade...

Join hosts Brad and Chris on The Table as they sit down with Mike Grossen, Director of School Leadership and Facilities Planning for Springfield School District 186. Mike provides an inside look at the ongoing upgrades and improvements happening across the district, and how these projects are helping create better learning environments for students and staff. Mike also shares his background and the path that brought him to Springfield, along with his perspective on leadership, planning, and l...

Brad and Chris are joined at The Table by Jill Reedy, Regional Superintendent of Schools for the Macon/Piatt Regional Office of Education #39. Jill explains the important role their office plays in supporting the education community, working with 13 area school districts to provide resources, programs, and services that help both students and educators succeed. Jill also talks about an upcoming community event bringing magic and science together in a fun and engaging way, made possible throug...

Join hosts Brad and Chris as they welcome Ali Farmer, Director of the HSHS St. John’s Foundation. Ali shares how she is dedicating her career to advancing philanthropy in healthcare and the role the Foundation plays in supporting St. John’s Hospital, St. John’s Children’s Hospital, and St. John’s College of Nursing. Ali talks about the power of community generosity and how donor support is helping reimagine and renew St. John’s for the future. We love to talk business, leadership, commu...

Brad and Chris sit down at The Table with Colt McLeod, President of McLeod Express. Colt shares the story behind the family business and how its growth from a simple farm operation through the evolution of McLeod Express as we know it today. Colt also shares about the company’s commitment to community, including hauling equipment for the University of Illinois. We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chri...

Join hosts Brad and Chris on The Table as they sit down with Jim Allmon, Sangamon County Coroner. Jim shares what it’s really like serving in this vital and often misunderstood role, offering an honest look at the realities his office faces and the responsibility that comes with serving families during some of their most difficult moments. Jim also discusses the new state-of-the-art facility in Sangamon County that now serves multiple counties across Illinois. By providing advanced services a...

Join hosts Brad and Chris on The Table as they welcome John Flora from Flora Gems in Decatur. John takes us on a journey through the remarkable history of the family jewelry business, tracing its roots all the way back to the 1800s and sharing how it has grown and evolved across generations. John reflects on the relationships built within the community, and what it means to steward a legacy business into the future. We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvem...

Join hosts Brad and Chris as they sit down with Billy Monnett at The Table. Billy is the managing partner at Win, Lose, or Draught, a popular sports bar on the south side of Springfield just before the Chatham line. Billy shares the story of running a local bar, along with the realities of operating in today’s ever-changing business environment. He opens up about the challenges he’s faced, the lessons he’s learned, and the unique perspective that comes with life behind the bar. From managing ...

Join hosts Brad and Chris on The Table as they welcome Larry Clark for a special episode celebrating his retirement after 20 years at Peerless. What started as a one-year commitment turned into two decades of relationships, trust, and plenty of laughs along the way. Larry reflects on his journey, the people he’s worked with, and the moments that made his time at Peerless so meaningful. His knowledge, dedication, and commitment to doing right by his clients made him an invaluable asset to Peer...