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CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia Orthopaedic Group's Dr. Shawn Sahota appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"The Columbia Orthopaedic Group (COG) has grown a lot from its humble beginnings in a small house on Broadway in 1965. It is now located 60 years later in an 80,000 square feet facility on Keene. COG surgeon and vice president Dr. Shawn Sahota joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Dr. Sahota emphasizes that the needs of the patient come first at Columbia Orthopaedic Group. COG has specialized physicians and staff dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of the muscles, bones, joints and soft tissue. Dr. Sahota tells...
2025-11-3044 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia city manager Seewood appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"You noticed another visible law enforcement presence in downtown Columbia this weekend. It’s the second straight weekend of additional law enforcement downtown, following late September’s deadly triple shooting that killed a Stephens College senior nursing student. City manager De’Carlon Seewood discussed downtown safety and crime in-studio with host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” They also discussed the Columbia Chamber’s recent leadership visit to Columbia South Carolina, which Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and Mr. Seewood attended. Downtown safety and crime were key issues discussed on the trip. “It kind of reinforced that a lot of things th...
2025-10-1244 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Networks of Mid-Missouri GM Curtis Varns appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Last weekend’s deadly triple shooting in downtown Columbia and UM System President Dr. Mun Choi’s Monday press conference on downtown crime have dominated news headlines in mid-Missouri since the shooting. Networks of Mid-Missouri general manager Curtis Varns joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” on Saturday. One of the main topics was Channel 17’s coverage of the deadly shooting and what has happened since. Mr. Varns notes the murder victim, Stephens College senior nursing student Aiyanna Williams, was well-known in the community. Curtis notes ABC-17 interviewed her three years ago at Battle’s gra...
2025-10-0545 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Pastor Christopher Kurtz appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia pastor Christopher Kurtz is a local pastor at Anthem church on Paris road. He also is an entrepreneur and an innovator who is involved with what is known as the Pillar Project. Pastor Kurtz joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. Pastor Kurtz works with many college students in the Columbia area and tells listeners that there is a growing hunger now for college students and others to attend church. He says some are attending church for the first time ever, while others are attending for the first time in 30...
2025-09-2742 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Best-selling author Demczak appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Former Mizzou quarterback Alex Demczak of Columbia is a best-selling author and speaker. He’s the co-author of a book called “The Sale” with Jon Gordon. Mr. Demczak joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. Mr. Demczak tells listeners that the book is about leading with integrity. He grew up in Illinois and walked-on at Mizzou, where he played for then-Coach Gary Pinkel for four years. Mr. Demczak describes that time as an amazing experience. He and host Parry also discussed communication tips and strategies and talked about Alex’s speaker school...
2025-09-2144 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Central Missouri Honor Flight and "Columbia for Christ" students on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Monday marks the end of a 16-year era in the Columbia area for the Central Missouri Honor Flight (CMHF). Their final flight to Washington leaves Lambert Field in St. Louis early Monday morning. The CMHF has flown about 5,500 veterans to Washington in 16 years to reflect at their memorials. The first flight was in 2009. Central Missouri Honor Flight director Steve Paulsell joined Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Mr. Paulsell tells listeners that this is sad. He also tells listeners that the CMHF had many veterans and little money in 2009. “Now we find ourselves 16 years later where we...
2025-09-1445 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Missouri Independent reporter Rudi Keller appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Missouri's special session on congressional redistricting and initiative petition changes continues Monday in Jefferson City. Award-winning reporter Rudi Keller of the "Missouri Independent" newspaper joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. They discussed the special session in-detail, including the impact of new congressional maps on Boone County and on the debate over IP reform. They discussed the issue of property tax reform as well. One of the other main issues they discussed was the work the Independent is doing and newspapers that have reduced or eliminated their Missouri Capitol coverage. Mr. Keller...
2025-09-0743 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Boone County's presiding commissioner expects construction of the new multi-million dollar Boone County Sheriff's regional law enforcement training center in Columbia to be done by fall. Commissioner Kip Kendrick joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. “They’re in there putting up drywall now and I think really starting to finish out the interior. The expected completion is they’re hoping for the end of October, which is good," Kendrick tells listeners. Commissioner Kendrick expects the sheriff's Department to be in there by early January, with classes starting then too. The new facility will provid...
2025-09-0146 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia Housing Authority chief executive officer Cole appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) has served thousands of the most vulnerable residents in Columbia/Boone County since being created in 1956. The CHA was formally established by city ordinance 69 years ago. Columbia Housing Authority chief executive officer Randy Cole joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." They tackled numerous issues, including Thursday's big groundbreaking ceremony for the Park Avenue project. CHA will demolish 70 aging units that date to 1964 and will replace them with 79 brand-new units that are energy-efficient. “There’s 70 units down there on three blocks, where we’re going to be demoli...
2025-08-1745 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia Chamber of Commerce President Matt McCormick speaks on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Approximately 70 Columbia-area business leaders and elected officials will travel to Columbia, South Carolina from September 30 through October 2 for the annual leadership visit. Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”. While the Columbia/Boone County contingent is expected to visit the University of South Carolina, Williams-Brice Stadium and other destinations, Mr. McCormick tells listeners there are other things there that grab his attention. “They’re doing some really cool things around downtown safety. They just did a convention center feasibility study and building (a) convention center. Re...
2025-08-1044 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Ken Rice and Cheri Toalson-Reisch appear on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Voters in Columbia/Boone County will cast ballots Tuesday on Proposition 1, which involves exempting senior citizens from increases in property taxes. Former State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is urging voters to vote yes on Tuesday, saying this is a full freeze to include bond levies. She joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” and discussed Proposition One. Former Rep. Toalson Reisch says seniors deserve a break on their property taxes. Meantime, voters in Columbia’s second ward will be filling a vacant council seat. Former second ward Councilwoman Lisa Meyer resigned in May for heal...
2025-08-0345 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): New Stephens College president appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"New Stephens College president Dr. Shannon Lundeen describes Columbia, Missouri as “college town USA.” She is the 25th president at Stephens, which is the nation’s second-oldest women’s college. Dr. Lundeen joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” and outlined her immediate priorities, which include transparency and a culture of trust. “And you can’t do that without listening first. So and I value expertise from my senior leadership team. I need expertise and I value differing points of view,” Dr. Lundeen tells listeners. She notes there are only 31 brick-and-mortar women’s colleges lef...
2025-07-2742 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Best-selling author John Hall touts Columbia on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Best-selling author John Hall of Columbia touts Columbia, Missouri at the numerous speaking engagements he does nationwide. Mr. Hall joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday to discuss his best-selling book "Top of Mind" and numerous other topics. Mr. Hall admits not all executives he meets at events know where Columbia, Missouri is. “When you say I’m from Columbia, Missouri or I’m from Columbia, they’re like oh South Carolina. You’re like no … they’re like oh the country. They’re like no. You’re like …and I’m a huge, huge Columbia, Missouri advocate. So I honestly took it as a personal...
2025-07-2244 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Retired Boone County Judge Gary Oxenhandler discusses new murder book on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri"The high-profile 1976 disappearance and murder of a Columbia waitress is the focus of a new book called “The Life of a Murder.” The book is written by retired Boone County Judge Gary Oxenhandler, who presided over Johnny Wright’s murder trial. Wright was able to avoid detection for more than three decades before being captured in Georgia and eventually convicted of second degree murder for waitress Rebecca “Becky” Doisy’s death. Wright died of apparent natural causes at the maximum-security Jefferson City Correctional Center in 2015. Judge Oxenhandler retired from the bench in 2016, after he reached the mandatory retirement age of 70. He joined ho...
2025-07-0644 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Homebuilder Orie Hemme of Hemme Construction appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"The Columbia Board of Realtors says the median home sold price in Boone County in April was about $309,000. The Board of Realtors says the median home price in Columbia was down in April 13 percent to $313,000. Local homebuilder Orie Hemme of Hemme Construction joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” to discuss home prices, inventory and work Hemme is doing in other communities. Mr. Hemme says they just received their first eight building permits for Amberton Place, which will be built next to Valley View Gardens. He tells listeners that Hemme will be building 118 homes near W...
2025-06-1445 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"The Comobuz publisher describes former Columbia Public Schools (CPS)
superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood as an impressive guy. Dr. Yearwood has been named as the next superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in Louisville, Kentucky. Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Murphy says district officials in Louisville were impressed with the sharp increase in the annual performance report (APR) for CPS from 70.1 percent in 2023 to 86.5 percent in 2024, under Dr. Yearwood. That's a 16 percent increase. Fred Parry tells listeners that Dr. Yearwood was fired by CPS. Mr. Murphy...
2025-06-0145 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Shelter Insurance president Rockne Corbin appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia-based Shelter Insurance is one of the ten largest employers in Columbia/Boone County, with about 13-hundred employees here and a $98-million payroll at their Columbia headquarters. Shelter Insurance president and chief executive officer Rockne Corbin joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. Mr. Corbin tells listeners that annual revenues for Shelter, for the entire company, are $3.7 billion. Mr. Parry and Mr. Corbin tackled numerous topics during Saturday’s interview, including the numerous tornadoes and storms this spring in Missouri and the Midwest. Mr. Corbin says the hot spots for tornadoes ten year...
2025-05-2545 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Boone Electric general manager Todd Culley appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative has about 30,000 members in Boone as well as Audrain, Callaway, Howard, Monroe and Randolph counties. Boone Electric Cooperative was incorporated in June 1936 during the Great Depression. It was Missouri’s first rural electric cooperative. By 1937, they served 140 members in rural Boone County. Boone Electric general manager and chief executive officer Todd Culley joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. Mr. Culley tells listeners that Boone Electric now has about 30,000 members and 36,000 meters, saying they are primarily a distribution cooperative. Boone Electric have nine directors. It was formed during t...
2025-05-1845 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): UM System President Dr. Mun Choi appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Longtime UM System president Dr. Mun Choi is currently in his ninth year in the position. He also serves as the Mizzou chancellor. President Choi started in his position in March 2017. He joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. While the Missouri House’s Friday budget vote eliminated $50-million for NextGen MURR, the final budget approved by Missouri lawmakers on Friday includes a three percent overall increase for Mizzou. President Choi praises Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (R), telling listeners that the governor will do wonderful things by supporting higher education. Presiden...
2025-05-1144 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia Parks and Recreation director Gabe Huffington appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia Parks and Recreation oversees 3,800 acres of parkland, 79 parks and 62 miles of trails. It also has 56 playgrounds. Gabe Huffington has served as Columbia Parks and Recreation director for three years and has worked for the department for 17 years. Mr. Huffington grew up in southwest Missouri’s Buffalo. He joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Mr. Huffington emphasizes that safety is the biggest priority for the department, and he discussed this month’s chaotic double shooting at Cosmo Park. Mr. Huffington tells listeners that the department currently has one park ranger and they’re working t...
2025-04-2943 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia Regional Airport manager Michael Parks appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) manager is optimistic about the restoration of passenger air service between Columbia and Denver. COU staff members have been working with airlines to try to restore air service to Denver. Columbia has received a $1-million federal grant for the restoration or reinstatement of air service to Denver. That grant was from the U-S Department of Transportation. Columbia Regional Airport manager Michael Parks spoke to host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Mr. Parks tells listeners he sees United Airlines returning to Columbia. “You know Denver was very successful prior to COVID coming in...
2025-04-2044 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): My Life Clinic Columbia executive director Cassidy Teter appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia’s My Life Clinic at Providence and Wilkes started as Open Arms pregnancy center in 1992. It aims to support women and families experiencing an unexpected or unsupported pregnancy. They offer services such as pregnancy testing and ultrasound services. Their website also says they provide prenatal and parenting education on pregnancy, baby care, health, birth, parenting, budgeting, and more. My Life Clinic executive director Cassidy Teter joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” to discuss My Life. Ms. Teter tells listeners that 98 percent of their support comes from the local community, from businesses, churches and indi...
2025-03-3044 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Boone County Recorder of Deeds Bob Nolte appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"The Boone County Recorder of Deeds office is a critical one that is often overlooked. You will visit Boone County Recorder of Deeds Bob Nolte's office when you get married, if you're refinancing a house, for some land transfers and for military discharge paperwork. Mr. Nolte joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable". Mr. Nolte earned his bachelor's degree in history from New York State's Binghamton University and earned his master's degree in education administration from USC. He worked in the Mizzou Athletics department under then-Athletic Director Mike Alden in the compliance office and served...
2025-03-2345 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia CVB director Amy Schneider discusses conference center issue on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia’s city council will hear a presentation Monday at city hall on the convention center feasibility study. It’s an issue that has been discussed in Columbia for about 30 years. The feasibility study discussion will take place Monday at 5 pm at city hall, during the council’s pre-meeting. Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) director Amy Schneider will be presenting that report, and she joined host Fred Parry in-studio this weekend on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” to discuss the issue. The report she will summarize is 131 pages. A company best known as CSL, Conventions, Sports and Leisure International, was retained...
2025-03-0243 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"The Columbia Chamber of Commerce describes Columbia as a great place to live, learn, work and play. Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. They tackled the issues of homelessness and crime during the interview and they also discussed the importance of the new $220-million I-70 Rocheport bridge. Former Columbia Mayor Brian Treece, who later served on Missouri’s Highways and Transportation Commission, describes the December ribbon-cutting ceremony as a once-in-a-lifetime event. The new Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River bridge at Rochepor...
2025-02-0944 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Boone County’s presiding commissioner says Schneider Electric sees the need for the proposed $73-mllion expansion at their facility on Columbia’s Route B. Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Schneider Electric, which many of our listeners will remember used to be called Square D, is seeking property tax abatement on the expansion. Commissioner Kendrick says Boone County commissioners approved the request for Chapter 100 at Thursday's meeting. It now moves to the performance agreement/contract process. Commissioner Kendrick tells listeners that the proposed $73-million expansion would include $2...
2025-02-0244 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Former Columbia Utilities assistant manager Jim Windsor appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"A May 30, 2024 memo from Columbia Utilities director David Sorrell to city manager De’Carlon Seewood recommends proceeding with building a new transmission line connecting the Persche Creek and Grindstone substations along a path that follows Scott Boulevard, Vawter School road, Nifong and Grindstone Parkway. Columbia voters approved a $63-million bond issue to finance the project in April 2015, but the council paused it in 2016 due to complaints from south Columbia property owners. Those neighbors are concerned about the power line’s proximity to their property. Mr. Sorrell's memo says the transmission upgrades are needed now to ensure long-term reliability to customers. Form...
2025-01-2845 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Love Columbia's Jane Williams discusses poverty and housing issues on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" programLove Columbia says one in five Columbia residents live in poverty and that many others struggle to make ends meet and find livable wage jobs. The nonprofit organization says there is not enough affordable rental housing here, adding that few income-based public housing units have been built in the city in the past 45 years. The group also says increases in wages have not kept pace with the cost of rent. Love Columbia says they serve anyone locally who struggles to provide for their basic needs and who wants to help create a path forward. Love Columbia co-founder and executive director...
2025-01-2644 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia Housing Authority chief executive officer Randy Cole appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) was founded in 1956. Its mission is to provide safe, healthy and affordable housing to low-income Columbia/Boone County residents and families. That includes vulnerable residents. It also includes elderly residents who live at Oak Towers and elsewhere. Columbia Housing Authority chief executive officer Randy Cole joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour this weekend on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Mr. Cole grew up in western Missouri’s Liberty, which is a Kansas City suburb. He also spent time in Kearney and Smithville and earned a baseball scholarship to Graceland College in Iowa. He earned h...
2025-01-1943 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia’s municipal elections are less than three months away. Columbia mayor Barbara Buffaloe is seeking a second term in April and has at least two challengers: businessman Blair “Murph” Murphy and Mizzou journalism instructor Tanya Heath. Ms. Heath also ran in 2022. Mr. Murphy co-owns Johnston Paint and Decorating on Buttonwood. Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy, who also anchors afternoon newscasts on 939 the Eagle, discussed the April municipal elections in-detail Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Murphy tells host Fred Parry that police and the Laborers Union are unhappy with both Mayor Buffaloe and with Fourth Ward Councilman Nick Foster, who...
2025-01-1245 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Former Landmark Bank chairman Jeff MacLellan appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"The former chairman of Columbia’s Landmark Bank says Columbia’s economy is much more diversified in late 2024 than it was when he moved to town in 1987. Former Landmark Bank chairman Jeff MacLellan says Columbia’s three economic pillars used to be education, healthcare and insurance. He joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program, telling listeners that it's now education, healthcare and finance/insurance, which includes banks. Columbia continues to see new banks every year, and Mr. MacLellan tells listeners that they want to get a piece of the good local economy. He credit...
2024-12-2944 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia Police Officers Association president Matt Nichols appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"An increased emphasis on public safety and a renewed focus on the pension plan are top priorities for the Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA). CPOA president Matt Nichols joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. Mr. Nichols describes CPOA as the voice for the men and women who serve the Columbia Police Department, who decide to join CPOA. The organization has about 145 members, and President Nichols says they have about 99 percent of membership of those who are sergeants and below. Mr. Nichols tells Fred Parry that turnover at the Columbia Police...
2024-12-1543 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy discusses CPS, Columbia business license fees and other issues on 939 the EagleThe retiring Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent will be paid regularly on his $261,000 annual salary through December 31 and then will receive a lump sum payment of $667,000 in January. 939 the Eagle's Mike Murphy, who publishes Comobuz, broke that story in late November. He joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Murphy outlined the "separation agreement and release” document he obtained through an open records request and explained that, by law, the board and Dr. Yearwood cannot discuss it. Mr. Murphy says he understands that and says they're correct about the law; However, Mr...
2024-12-0844 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Columbia businessman Ryan Kreuger appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia businessman Ryan Kreuger has sold men's clothing at Bingham's downtown and has managed two AT&T stores for Mid-American Wireless. Today, Mr. Kreuger owns RTK Properties and also helped start Boulevard Realty. RTK Properties is a property management company. Mr. Kreuger joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. They discussed in-detail some of the challenges that property owners face, ranging from dealing with tenants to sprinkler systems that burst. Mr. Kreuger also provides listeners with his rule of thumb for cash flow for investment properties. Mr. Parry and Mr. Kreuger also...
2024-12-0144 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Longtime Mizzou wrestling coach Brian Smith discusses new book on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Missouri's winningest coach in any sport is longtime Mizzou wrestling coach Brian Smith, who’s written a brand-new book that will be released on Monday. Coach Smith has led his team to a 334-120-3 record in 27 years of coaching. His book called “Tiger Style” comes out tomorrow morning, and he’ll be signing books Monday evening from 5-7 pm at Memorial Stadium’s Columns club, which is on the east side of the football stadium in Columbia. Coach Smith is known for having basic rules, and those rules are for his wrestlers to attend class and to live “Tiger Style”. Thos...
2024-11-1744 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): St. Raymond's Society's Mike Hentges and Shauna Balk appear on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"An organization that serves pregnant women and new mothers in need is in its new location at the former Ronald McDonald House near Keene in Columbia. St. Raymond’s Society co-founder Mike Hentges and chief programming officer Shauna Balk joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable" program. Mr. Hentges tells listeners that their vision is to save lives by empowering mothers. He says they carry out their mission by partnering with new mothers while they build a thriving future for themselves and their children. He also emphasizes that mothers who face an unplan...
2024-11-1045 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy discusses elections and Columbia/Boone County issues on the "CEO Roundtable"Columbia/Boone County voters head to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in November's general election. No-excuse absentee voting in Boone County has been heavy. More than 19,000 voters had already cast ballots as of Friday morning, according to Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon. We're waiting for updated numbers from Friday and Saturday. 939 the Eagle's Mike Murphy, who publishes Comobuz.com, joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. Most of the interview involved the local elections. Mr. Murphy expects results early on Tuesday evening from Boone County clerk Lennon. He notes...
2024-11-0345 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Boone County’s longtime sheriff is hoping voters statewide approve Amendment 6 next week. Sheriff Dwayne Carey joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour this weekend on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Sheriff Carey tells listeners that Amendment 6 would correct a recent Missouri Supreme Court decision that overturned a $3 fee that's been in place since 1983. Sheriff Carey addressed critics who say Amendment 6 would target the poor. He tells listeners that "what people need to realize is the (Missouri) sheriff’s retirement system was established in 1983." He's referring to House Bill 81, which was signed by then-Governor Kit Bond. The $3 fund is for the sh...
2024-10-2844 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Columbia CALE school co-founders Deakins and Brown appear on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia’s CALE school on West Nifong was founded by Dr. Susan Deakins and Dr. Jill Brown three years ago, starting with ten students. Dr. Deakins and Dr. Brown joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. They say the school now has 81 students, because parents know there is a need. CALE is officially called Columbia Academy for Learning and Enrichment, and it’s open five days a week. Dr. Deakins and Dr. Brown describe it as a microschool, noting the school takes a multi-age approach. Dr. Deakins grew up in Columbia and earned her underg...
2024-10-2042 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): New Shelter Insurance president Rockne Corbin appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" programColumbia-based Shelter Insurance is the seventh-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County, according to 2024 statistics from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). REDI says Shelter has 1,382 employees here. Shelter's new president is a familiar name in mid-Missouri: Rockne Corbin. Mr. Corbin joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. Mr. Corbin grew up in Jefferson City and earned a degree in business from Central Missouri State in Warrensburg. Mr. Corbin considered being a helicopter pilot while growing up, and served in the U-S Army Airborne at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His parents taught...
2024-10-1345 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Missouri House candidate John Lane appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"State Rep. Doug Mann (D-Columbia) is not seeking re-election in November. Representative Mann was elected to the Missouri House in 2022 and is wrapping up his first term in Jefferson City. Democrat Gregg Bush, a nurse who ran for Columbia's city council last year, faces Republican John Lane in November. Mr. Lane owned Johnny's Beanery in Columbia and is a former Missouri Restaurant Association president. The district includes Columbia and Boone County. 939 the Eagle's Mike Murphy reports Mr. Bush has pledged that if elected, he'll only vote for Mizzou funding when there is a written agreement from Mizzou chancellor Dr. Mun...
2024-10-0645 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Columbia Regional Airport manager Michael Parks and REDI's Bernie Andrews appear on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia Regional Airport (COU) manager Michael Parks remains optimistic about twice-daily service between COU and Charlotte. Mr. Parks and Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) vice president Bernie Andrews joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Parks tells listeners that the grant from the U-S Department of Transportation is still active. He's also excited about the recent opening of the Tailwinds market in COU's $23-million new terminal. The market is aimed at providing travelers with upgraded food and beverage choices when they fly out of Columbia. Mr. Parks also tells listeners that COU has...
2024-09-3044 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO: The King's Church Pastor Colby Corsaut appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia residents have noticed the increase in homelessness in the city, especially near the I-70 exits and in the downtown area. 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry, a former Boone County commissioner who hosts the “CEO Roundtable” on 939 the Eagle, says churches and their congregations are carrying a large part of Columbia’s social services burden, including helping the homeless. Mr. Parry’s guest on Saturday morning was the pastor of a brand-new church in Columbia. The King’s church meets at Woodcrest Chapel on West Nifong, and their Sunday service is at 6 pm. Pastor Colby Corsaut is the pastor of the new chur...
2024-09-0844 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Longtime Stephens College president Dianne Lynch appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Retiring Stephens College president Dianne Lynch is in her 16th and final year as president of the nation’s second-oldest college. Stephens College was founded in Columbia in 1833 and has a rich 190-year history. President Lynch joined host Fred Parry in-studio this weekend on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. Stephens has welcomed its largest undergraduate class in a decade, with its fall class up 60 percent from last fall. Lynch credits the big jump in undergraduate enrollment to the college’s adoption this fall of a “block schedule”, where students enroll in one class at a time, with each class running three...
2024-09-0343 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Crockett Engineering Consultants owner Tim Crockett appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia-based Crockett Engineering Consultants was founded by Bill Crockett 39 years ago in 1985. It's provided clients with civil engineering and land surveying for projects of all sizes during that timeframe. Crockett promises the ability to deliver and the ability to make it easy. Crockett started small in 1985 with an office on I-70 Drive, across from Columbia's Cosmo Park. Today, they are licensed in about 35 states. One of the owners of Crockett Engineering Consultants, Tim Crockett, joined host Fred Parry this weekend on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." He credits his parents, Bill and the late Donna Crockett, for their work in starting...
2024-08-2744 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): UM System President Dr. Mun Choi appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"UM System President Dr. Mun Choi is in his eighth year as system president, and in his fifth year as Mizzou's chancellor. It's no secret that other universities have tried to recruit him for his success at Mizzou. President Choi joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable," and they addressed the issue during the one-hour interview. President Choi tells listeners that he will stay in Columbia as long as the board will have him, adding that he believes this will be last academic leadership position. President Choi says that he has
"a great...
2024-08-1844 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred ParryMidway USA's founder Larry Potterfield appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"2024 statistics from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) show that Midway USA is one of the top 25 largest employers in Columbia/Boone County. Midway USA founder Larry Potterfield joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. Mr. Potterfield tells listeners that they currently have 360 employees. He describes his company as s shooting, hunting, outdoor and fishing internet retailer. Midway USA celebrated its 47th anniversary in June, and Mr. Potterfield emphasizes it's a private, family business and that there is no thought about going public. Mr. Potterfield grew up on a farm in northeast Missouri's Marion...
2024-08-0442 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy, the host of 939 the Eagle's "Columbia Buzz" and the weekday Eagle afternoon news anchor, describes Comobuz as his vision of what a local news operation might look like during the post-newspaper world. Mr. Murphy, who has 40 years of newspaper business experience, joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Murphy tells listeners that the future of daily newspapers in Columbia is not good. One of the other main topics that Mr. Parry and Mr. Murphy addressed was the crime Columbia is experiencing, including Thursday night's shooting on Madison street...
2024-07-0143 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence winner Chris Prestigiacomo appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Mizzou Trulaske College of Business professor Chris Prestigiacomo recently earned the Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. Professor Prestigiacomo joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" to discuss the award, the future of higher education and how college students feel about politics. Mr. Prestigiacomo grew up in Kansas City and starting working in his father's grocery store in the the 1960s at age five. At age 11, he started selling peanuts and popcorn in the seats at Kansas City's Starlight Theatre. Mr. Prestigiacomo moved to Columbia to attend college at Mizzou in 1977, earning his bachelor's and...
2024-06-2543 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) staff appear on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia's large Kraft Heinz plant on Waco road is the 15th-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County, according to Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). The latest REDI statistics show the Kraft Heinz plant has about 450 employees. Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick says the average wage of those jobs is about $48,000. REDI President Stacey Button joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. Ms. Button praises elected officials for recently approving a property tax abatement for the Kraft Heinz plant, which makes Oscar Mayer hot dogs. Ms. Button tells listeners the plant...
2024-06-1643 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick (D-Columbia) appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick (D) is considered to be one of rising stars in the Missouri Democratic Party. Commissioner Kendrick joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. Commissioner Kendrick grew up in northeast Missouri's Monroe City, a small town of about 2,700 best known for its high school football team and for Holy Rosary church. Mr. Kendrick attended Holy Rosary and his brother and his parents still live in Monroe City. Commissioner Kendrick tells listeners that while he loves Monroe City, he loves Columbia and Boone County and never left...
2024-06-0944 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Networks of Mid-Missouri general manager Curtis Varns appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Networks of Mid-Missouri general manager Curtis Varns has served as assignment editor, news director and now general manager at the stations, which include KMIZ Channel 17 and Fox-22. Mr. Varns joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Varns grew up in western Missouri's Drexel and is a sixth-generation Bates County resident. His family still lives in the Drexel, Butler and Appleton City areas. Mr. Varns tells listeners he originally wanted to do play-by-play and also wanted to be a journalist, and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1993. He has served at...
2024-06-0244 min
CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Judge Hasbrouck Jacobs appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"939 the Eagle host Fred Parry took an extensive look this weekend at mid-Missouri's 13th judicial circuit on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." His guest was 13th judicial circuit presiding judge Brouck Jacobs. The 13th circuit includes Boone and Callaway counties. Mr. Jacobs was appointed to the bench in 2017 by then-Missouri Governor Eric Greitens, before winning a six-year term in 2018. Judge Jacobs, a Republican, is unopposed this fall for a new six-year term. Brouck Jacobs grew up in Orlando and graduated from the University of Florida with a history degree. He earned his law degree from Florida A&M in Orlando. Mr...
2024-05-2641 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Love Columbia co-founder Jane Williams appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Love Columbia says one in five Columbia residents live in poverty, adding that many others struggle to make ends meet. The organization's website says they serve anyone in Columbia who is struggling to provide for their basic needs or improve their life and who wants help to create a path forward. Love Columbia co-founder and executive director Jane Williams joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Ms. Williams grew up in western Missouri's Platte City, and she earned her undergraduate and master's degrees from Mizzou, including a master's in social work. Her...
2024-05-1945 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Boone Hospital Center president Brady Dubois appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Boone Health is the sixth-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County, according to the latest statistics from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). REDI says Boone currently has 1,581 employees. Brady Dubois is celebrating his six-month anniversary this weekend as Boone Health’s chief executive officer and president. Mr. Dubois joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. Mr. Dubois grew up in southeast Texas and south central Louisiana and worked on his grandmother’s farm. He tells listeners he learned the value of hard work and family while growing up there. He graduated...
2024-04-2145 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia Police chief Jill Schlude appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia had another bloody week last week, with two brutal homicides and another suspect charged with threatening to cut the heads off of children at the Islamic Center. Police chief Jill Schlude joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Recent crime was a major topic, including Monday night's killing of a 22-year-old man in Douglass park. Graphic court documents indicate Kejuan Allen's throat was cut and that he was stabbed 20 times. The suspect also allegedly used a taser/stun gun on Allen. Mr. Parry asked about that murder and the other recent...
2024-04-1443 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): William Woods University President Jeremy Moreland appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Historic William Woods University in mid-Missouri's Fulton was founded in 1870 and began as an orphanage for daughters who were orphaned during the Civil War. It has a rich, 154-year history. William Woods president Dr. Jeremy Moreland is the school's 13th president in its 154-year history. President Moreland moved to Fulton in 2021, coming from St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens. He was provost at the University of the Rockies in Denver before that. President Moreland joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable", touting major progress in numerous areas. President Moreland notes their incoming...
2024-04-0745 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Longtime Columbia business leader Bob Roper emphasizes importance of public safety on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"This past week was one of the bloodiest in Columbia in recent memory, with two separate murders, two other victims suffering gunshot wounds and at least five shots fired calls. Friday’s shooting near south Columbia’s Bethel prompted Columbia Public Schools (CPS) to lockdown. The violence was a major topic of discussion this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”. Host Fred Parry’s guest was longtime Columbia business leader, banker, attorney and radio personality Bob Roper. Columbia Police are currently 37 officers short. Mr. Parry blasted Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe on the program, saying he wishes she would spend half of the...
2024-03-2343 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Well-know Columbia spine surgeon Dr. John Miles appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia native Dr. John Miles has been with Columbia Orthopaedic Group (COG) for 24 years. Dr. Miles, a leader in the local medical community, is a spine surgeon. Many of you remember his late father, who was an engineering professor at Mizzou. Dr. Miles' mother, Dr. Beverly Miles, is a well-known chiropractor/artist and is still alive. Dr. John Miles joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Dr. Miles and Fred tell listeners that Columbia had approximately 30 orthopaedic surgeons 15 years ago, and that number has doubled now to about 60. Dr. Miles tells listeners...
2024-03-0344 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Longtime former Columbia Orthopaedic Group president Dr. Mark Adams appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia Orthopaedic Group (COG) was founded in 1965 on Broadway in downtown Columbia. It started as a white frame house near Boone Hospital Center. COG built their current 72,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility at Broadway and Keene in 2008. The current facility includes an in-house ambulatory surgery center, doctor offices, exam rooms and an imaging center.
Longtime former Columbia Orthopaedic Group president Dr. Mark Adams joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Dr. Adams, who served as COG's president for 18 years, emphasizes their humble beginnings and growth. He notes the bedrooms in that 1965 white-frame house served as exam rooms...
2024-02-1845 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"939 the Eagle's Fred Parry, who hosts the "CEO Roundtable" program, describes Comobuz.com as the best journalism coverage of the city of Columbia. Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy joined Fred in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on the popular program. They tackled a number of topics, including the April recall election involving first ward city councilman Nick Knoth, the April second ward race between Lisa Meyer and Robert Schreiber III and the contentious issue involving short-term rentals. You’ll soon have to pay the same five percent lodging tax that hotels pay, when you stay at a Columbia Airbnb or ot...
2024-02-1244 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia city manager De'Carlon Seewood appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia city manager De'Carlon Seewood is celebrating his second anniversary on the job. He became city manager in January 2022. Mr. Seewood joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. Mr. Seewood, who has 28 years of experience in local government, grew up in East St. Louis Illinois, before moving to Kansas City at the age of 12. He graduated from Kansas City's Rockhurst University, before earning his master's degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia. He began his career in mid-Missouri's Osage Beach, before moving to Fulton, Ferguson and Berkeley and then to Columbia. Mr. Seewood...
2024-01-2245 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Central Bank of Boone County is Columbia’s largest bank, with approximately $3-billion in assets. The bank has 14 branches, including numerous Columbia branches and locations in Boonville, Ashland, Centralia, Hallsville and Sturgeon. Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table." Mr. Scavone is one of Columbia's top business and banking leaders. He moved to Columbia in 1978, at the age of 14. His mother-in-law worked for Central Bank in Moberly. Mr. Scavone has spent 29 years with Central Bank, including four years as president of Central Bank o...
2024-01-1445 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Former Landmark Bank chairman/CEO appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"An annual tradition for 939 the Eagle host Fred Parry is to interview former Landmark Bank chief executive officer Jeff MacLellan on the final show of the calendar year for the "CEO Roundtable." Mr. MacLellan has spent 35 years studying economic trends in Columbia and Boone County. He joined Fred in-studio Saturday morning for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. Mr. MacLellan tells listeners that when he started in the banking industry in 1973, there were about 18,000 banks nationwide. He says that number is about 4,000 today. He also addressed the issue of Columbia's rising home costs, saying the median home sold...
2024-01-0145 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Boone County Sheriff Carey appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"The veteran Boone County sheriff says there's been gang activity in the Columbia area for the past 30 years. He says there have been a few homicides in Boone County "that were definitely gang activity." Sheriff Carey made his comments this morning, when he joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." The 56-year-old Carey was elected sheriff in 2004 and is finishing his fifth term. He tells listeners he'll seek a sixth term in November 2024 and possibly one more term after that. In addition to the gang issue, Fred and Sheriff Carey tackled numerous other key...
2023-12-1642 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"939 the Eagle's Fred Parry says there's been a tremendous downgrade in engagement in the Columbia community in recent years, saying some business leaders don't know who the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools (CPS) is. It is Dr. Brian Yearwood.
Parry made his comments Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable", where he was joined by Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy. Mr. Murphy tells listeners that some Columbia doctors, lawyers, teachers and other professionals don't know what ward they live in. Both men say they want to see more engagement. Parry describes Comobuz as the best reporting in Columbia, adding that "...
2023-12-1044 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Boone Hospital Center Board of Trustees chair Dr. Jerry Kennett appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare and Kansas City-based St. Luke’s will be merging in January. 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry reports their merger will form a $10-billion system with 28 hospitals. Kansas City television station KMBC reports St. Luke’s is the second-largest health care provider in Kansas City, while BJC is the St. Louis area’s largest health system. Boone Hospital Center board of trustees chair Dr. Jerry Kennett joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. Mr. Parry tells listeners that Columbia-based MU Health Care "will be under attack" from BJC, adding t...
2023-12-0345 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) discusses secretary of state's race, term limits and sports wagering on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) is seeking the GOP nomination for secretary of state in August 2024. Senator Rowden, who is being forced out of the Senate by term limits at the end of 2024, joined 939 the Eagle host Fred Parry for the hour on Saturday morning's "CEO Roundtable" program. Term limits were a key topic of discussion. Missouri voters approved term limits in 1992, and lawmakers can serve up to four terms in the Missouri House (eight years) and up to two Senate terms (eight years) for a maximum of 16 years. Senator Rowden tells listeners he'd like to see...
2023-10-2945 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Longtime Columbia business leader Bob Roper discusses Columbia police chief search and city manager's performance on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"The four finalists for Columbia’s next police chief outlined their vision for the future of policing during a community forum last week at city hall. The four also held a meet-and-great with residents, after the forum. The four finalists are, in alphabetical order, former Forest Park (Georgia) and Fort Smith (Arkansas) police chief Nathaniel Clark, Kansas City Police Major Dan Haley, Columbia assistant police chief Jill Schlude and and Greeley Colorado deputy police chief Michael Zeller. Longtime Columbia business leader and banker Bob Roper joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr...
2023-10-2243 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick discusses Madison trip, homelessness and priorities on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick is pleased with the Chamber's recent leadership visit to Madison, Wisconsin. Madison, which has about 270,000 residents, is home to both a state capital and the University of Wisconsin. Mr. McCormick joined host Fred Parry in-studio for an hour on Saturday morning's 939 the Eagle "CEO Roundtable" program. He tells Mr. Parry that more than 70 Columbia-area business leaders and elected officials made the trip to Madison. Homelessness was a main topic during the trip. Mr. McCormick also highlighted the Columbia chamber's top legislative priorities on the "CEO Roundtable", both this year's and 2024 priorities. Transportation, especially...
2023-10-1643 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Columbia Home Builders Association president Orie Hemme of Hemme Construction appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Local homebuilder Orie Hemme of Hemme Construction serves as president of Columbia's Home Builders Association. Mr. Hemme is a sixth-generation homebuilder. Hemme Construction has built homes in numerous Columbia neighborhoods, including Quail Creek, Vanderveen, Thornbrook and Creek's Edge. Mr. Hemme joined 939 the Eagle host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on Saturday morning's "CEO Roundtable" program. Mr. Parry and Mr. Hemme say the average home value in the past year in Columbia was $350,000. They also previewed the upcoming HBA of Columbia Parade of Homes, which is October 14-15 from 1-5 pm. The HBA of Columbia website describes the Parade of...
2023-10-0843 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses local journalism on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"The quality of local news coverage in Columbia/Boone County was a main topic of discussion Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour. Mr. Parry, a former Boone County commissioner, says community journalism has failed. Mr. Murphy, who has 40 years of experience in the newspaper business, tells listeners that there's very little oversight of local government in the Columbia area. He says that oversight is critical:
2023-10-0245 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Boone County Community Against Violence founder Shaunda Hamilton appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia resident Shaunda Hamilton is the founder of Boone County Community Against Violence. She formed it after her daughter, 18-year-old Nadria Wright, was shot to death in 2019 after leaving the McDonald's on the Business Loop, where she had picked up a milk shake. Ms. Hamilton joined 939 the Eagle's Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on Saturday morning's "CEO Roundtable." She says after suspect Javion Lawhorn was arrested for murder, she went to every court appearance but was shocked to learn in March 2021 that Lawhorn had entered an Alford plea to first degree involuntary manslaughter and second degree assault and had...
2023-08-2645 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(LISTEN): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses transparency on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy says there's a lot of dysfunction in local, state and national government. Mr. Murphy joined 939 the Eagle's Fred Parry in-studio for an hour on Saturday morning's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Murphy tells listeners that he rates the Columbia city council, Boone County Commission, Columbia school board and Boone Hospital trustees "all pretty bad" when it comes to transparency. Mr. Murphy praises UM System President Dr. Mun Choi, who's in his seventh year. Murphy describes President Choi as incredible. The issue of homelessness also was discussed in-detail on the program. Mr. Murphy says Columbia needs a comprehensive...
2023-08-1341 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses Columbia's short-term rentals and Columbia/Boone County ARPA funding on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia has received $25-million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, while Boone County has received $35-million. President Joe Biden signed ARPA into law in 2021. Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy appeared in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable," telling listeners that the city and county are providing massive giveaways to non-profits, with the ARPA money. "Roundtable" host Fred Parry, a former Boone County commissioner, says social service agencies in our community, with a few exceptions, are largely ineffective. They discuss the ARPA money in-detail on the program, and they also discuss the issue of short-term...
2023-08-0645 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): William Woods University President Jeremy Moreland appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Historic William Woods University is located in mid-Missouri's Fulton and was founded in 1870. It has a 153-year history. Jeremy Moreland, the university's 13th president, will celebrate his second anniversary in October. President Moreland joined 939 the Eagle's Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on Saturday morning's "CEO Roundtable" program. President Moreland says there were about 1,500 students last fall at William Woods, including 791 undergraduate students. He's expecting about a 30 percent increase in freshmen students this fall, saying students are excited about the various majors. President Moreland also discussed the launch of the first doctorate program in university history: a PhD in leadership...
2023-07-2345 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Columbia city manager Seewood appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia city manager De'Carlon Seewood has been on the job for 18 months, as city manager. Mr. Seewood grew up in the Kansas City area, graduating from Grandview high school. He earned his undergraduate degree at Rockhurst and his master's degree from Mizzou. He's also worked in Osage Beach, Fulton, Ferguson and Berkeley. Mr. Seewood joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." He praises Columbia's engaged citizenry, but says that presents challenges too. Mr. Seewood answers questions from Fred on numerous topics ranging from infrastructure to Thornbrook water to a 6.9 percent electric utility...
2023-07-0245 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Three representatives of St. Raymond's Society discuss move to former Ronald McDonald House on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"An organization that serves pregnant women and new mothers in need has recently moved into the former Ronald McDonald House near Keene in Columbia. St. Raymond's Society co-founders Mike Hentges and Steve Smith and St. Raymond's Society representative Krista Jones joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." They discussed the move into the home on Lansing Avenue, which has 18 bedrooms, a library and a large kitchen. They also discussed their SuperStart preschool, which is scheduled to open in August. The preschool has nine classrooms and a large playground. Hentges, Smith and...
2023-06-0543 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Former Central Bank executive Bob Roper appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Former Central Bank executive Bob Roper grew up in southern Indiana before moving to Lamar, Missouri and later to Columbia, where he earned a law degree from Mizzou. He practiced law for 12 years and didn't like it and was then hired by Boone County National Bank (now known as Central Bank), where he was an executive. He is also a former business partner of Stan Kroenke, who spent years in business in Columbia, primarily in real estate. Kroenke now owns the Rams NFL and the Denver Nuggets NBA team. Mr. Kroenke and Mr. Roper owned a business some of you...
2023-05-1443 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses Columbia homeless issues and homeless camp news media coverage on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"939 the Eagle host Fred Parry, a former Boone County commissioner, blasted Columbia city officials during Saturday morning's "CEO Roundtable" program, describing them as terrible communicators. Communication was a key theme of Saturday morning's show, as Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy joined Fred in-studio for the hour. Mr. Parry describes Comobuz as the best journalism being done in Columbia. Comobuz.com is a local online news magazine. Fred and Mike discussed Columbia's homeless issue and the recent news media coverage of the clearing of the homeless camp near Home Depot and the I-70 and Highway 63 interchange. Mr. Parry tells listeners that...
2023-05-0844 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): C&C Construction co-owner Rhonda Carlson discusses Columbia's housing market and affordable housing on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia's Rhonda Carlson is the co-owner of Columbia-based C&C Construction and also works as a local realtor and developer. She joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" to discuss Columbia's real estate market and the issue of affordable housing in Columbia. Ms. Carlson tells listeners that the hottest part of the housing market is currently anything under $300,000, existing or new. She and Fred also discussed the definition of affordable housing in Columbia. She also notes that it used to take 120 days to produce a new house in Columbia, on average. Ms...
2023-05-0145 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): New Columbia Welcome Inn co-owner Kel Beal appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Columbia's Welcome Inn had fallen into disrepair in recent years, and Columbia Police were frequently at the property, which is at Providence and I-70. You can see the facility from the interstate. New Welcome Inn co-owner Kel Beal says he has a passion for ministry and for real estate, and tells 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" that this project combines both. He's focusing first on improving the 80-thousand square foot facility, which has 142 units. The units have all received a fresh coat of paint. Mr. Beal, who's been involved in Columbia's Affordable Housing Coalition, says the bar for entry into the...
2023-04-0943 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Calendar President and co-founder John Hall appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"939 the Eagle's Fred Parry describes Columbia businessman John Hall as a serial entrepreneur. The Peoria, Illinois native started selling popcorn door-to-door as a first-grader and worked three jobs while attending Mizzou, including mowing grass. Mr. Hall is now the co-founder and president of Calendar.com, which is a time-management app that Mr. Hall says will change how you block out time and eliminate distractions. He's also the author of "Top of Mind", and he writes weekly columns for Forbes. Mr. Hall joined Mr. Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable":
2023-03-2644 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses CPS, CPS candidates forum and trash on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy will moderate Monday night's Columbia school board candidate debate inside Mizzou's Cornell Hall. He expects a good crowd for the event, which begins at 6:30 at Bush auditorium, inside Cornell. The seven candidates on the CPS ballot are expected to be there. They are, in ballot order, Paul Harper, John Potter, incumbent Christopher Horn, James Edward Gordon, John Lyman, April Ferrao and former State Representative Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport). During Saturday's interview, host Fred Parry and Murphy criticized the questions being asked at other forums, saying nothing is being asked about CPS academic performance. Mr. Murphy plans...
2023-03-1944 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Peggy Jean's Pies co-founder Rebecca Wagster Miller appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"The Food Network has described Columbia's popular Peggy Jean's Pies as one of the ten best pies in the universe. Peggy Jean's Pies started near the Business Loop and later moved to where Broadway Brewery is currently located downtown. Peggy Jean's Pies co-founder Rebecca Wagster Miller appeared on-studio on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" on Saturday, and tells host Fred Parry they're darn good at what they do. Three generations of women now run the family-owned business, which has also been featured in "Southern Living" magazine. Fred and Rebecca also talked about how many pies they sell at Thanksgiving:
2023-02-2644 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred ParryComobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy describes his subscription-based website as working at the intersection of culture and politics. Mr. Murphy, who has more than 40 years of experience in the newspaper business, joined 939 the Eagle host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on the “CEO Roundtable.” Murphy is not pleased with the way current Columbia candidate forums are conducted. He tells listeners he’s organized a March 13 debate for Columbia’s city council candidates and a March 20 debate between Columbia school board candidates. The debates will take place at Mizzou’s Busch auditorium, and details are still being worked out. Mr. M...
2023-02-1245 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): StorageMart President Mike Burnam appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table"Former Boone County commissioner Fred Parry, who hosts 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table", describes Columbia-based StorageMart as a home-grown success story. StorageMart was founded in Columbia in 1999 , and its first location was on Rangeline. It's now the world's largest privately-owned storage company and operates in 18 states, six Canadian provinces and in the United Kingdom. StorageMart president Mike Burnam, a Moberly native, joined Fred in-studio for the hour Saturday on the "CEO Round Table." They also discussed the revitalization of Columbia's Parkade Center, and reflected on some of the old stores and restaurants that used to be there, including JCPenney, Goldies...
2022-12-0445 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): A2D Events owner Adonica Coleman praises Granny's House founder on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table"A2D Events owner Adonica Coleman arrived in Columbia in 2007 and credits Pamela Ingram for her staying in town. Ms. Coleman joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table." Coleman and Parry spoke in-detail about Ingram's legacy, saying she's currently battling serious health issues. Pamela Ingram founded Granny's House, a non-profit that has served public housing children near Columbia's Douglass park area for more than 20 years. Coleman and Parry are requesting prayers for Ms. Ingram:
2022-11-0644 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO) Columbia Coalition for School Excellence co-founder Luke Neal appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table"Columbia Coalition for School Excellence co-founder Luke Neal ran unsuccessfully for Columbia's school board in 2021. He says few citizens attend Columbia school board meetings, outside of reporters, those receiving honors/awards and teacher's union representatives. Mr. Neal joined 939 the Eagle's Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on the "CEO Round Table" to discuss what Parry describes as apathy. Mr. Neal also outlined his group's effort to raise $10,000 for Alpha Hart Lewis elementary school, which is near Brown Station road. Neal says most of that money will be used to directly support teachers, including providing food at meetings:
2022-10-1646 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses Columbia utilities on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table"Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy has spent a good portion of this year reviewing detailed information about voter-approved Columbia bond issues in 2015 and 2018. The 2015 bond issue was a 63-million dollar plan to primarily finance improvements to the electric grid. The 2018 bond issue was a 43-million dollar plan to primarily finance renovations to the city's water treatment plant near McBaine. Mr. Murphy joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table." He and Fred say there's been little action taken on these two major projects:
2022-09-1844 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Boone County Treasurer Dustin Stanton appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table"Boone County treasurer Dustin Stanton manages the county's $100-million investment portfolio. Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) appointed the Centralia businessman to the post this spring. Boone County's current annual budget is about $94-million, and Mr. Stanton tells 939 the Eagle's Fred Parry that inflation is impacting the budget, specifically road and bridge. Stanton joined Fred in-studio for the hour on Saturday's "CEO Round Table," and tells listeners his priorities include transparency and accountability:
2022-09-0545 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Longtime Stephens College President Dianne Lynch appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table"Columbia's historic Stephens College is launching its Conservatory for the Performing Arts this school year. Its aim is to prepare Stephens graduates to succeed in the competitive world of theatre, television and film. Longtime Stephens President Dianne Lynch joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour this morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table." President Lynch is beginning her 14th year as president, and says the average GPA for incoming students in Stephens' class of 2026 is 3.6. President Lynch and Fred Parry also emphasized the importance of keeping more Stephens students in Columbia, after they graduate from college:
2022-08-2145 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Boone County Fair board president Jeff Cook appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table"The Boone County Fair, which was established in 1835, begins Tuesday at 5 pm at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia. Admission is $10 from Tuesday-Friday, while admission on Saturday is $15. Agriculture is the common denominator at the fair. Fair board president Jeff Cook says the Vaughn family of Sturgeon will be the farm family honored this year. Cook joined host Fred Parry for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table", and says Just Jeff's will be providing the breakfast at Saturday's popular Boone County ham breakfast. Fred and Mr. Cook also talked about the ham legacy of a man whose...
2022-07-1744 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO) Columbia city manager De'Carlon Seewood appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"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 Fred's question about morale among city workers, and the city's greatest challenges and opportunities that are ahead:
2022-04-0344 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO): Fred Parry and Brian Hauswirth appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table"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 effort by ABC's "20/20" to put together a two-hour special that aired earlier this month. That episode has been watched by more than five-million viewers. The "CEO Round Table" airs every Saturday morning at 7 on 939 the Eagle:
2022-01-1615 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry(AUDIO) Dr. Mark Adams with @ColumbiaOrtho joins Fred Parry on CEO RoundtableDr. Mark Adams with Columbia Orthopaedic Group joins host Fred Parry on CEO Roundtable.
2021-03-2243 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred ParryCEO Round Table with Fred ParryFred Parry visits with Matt Moore who is the CEO of Shelter Insurance. They discuss Shelter's history , success.
2020-06-0944 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred ParryCEO Round Table With ParryFred Parry visits with Matt Baker who is the CEO of Shelter Insurance.
2020-06-0944 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred ParryInside Columbia Show w/Fred ParryLast week on the Inside Columbia Show, Fred Parry visited members of the Boone Hospital Board of Trustees, Chairman Jerry Kennett, and Treasurer Greg Steinhoff. They discussed Boone Hospital decision to change managing partners after 30 years with BJC. Listen to find out what these changes are and how it effects you.
2020-02-1900 minCEO Roundtable w. Fred ParryInside Columbia Show with Fred ParryFred Parry visits with Columbia City Manager John Glascock. They discussed the city's Water and Light Financial concerns, Medical Marijuana, and the new Molly Thomas-Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center.
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