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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 violence we've seen in Columbia. Chief Schlude is focused on trying to get CPD fully staffed. She tells listeners that they have 37 officer vacancies. Chief Schlude says she had two job offers on her calendar for this week and that another 11 officers are currently in the Academy. The chief didn't mince words about the staffing levels she has, noting CPD currently has a two-person traffic unit and that the street crimes unit is currently staffed at 50 percent. In addition to violence, Chief Schlude also warned about increasing auto thefts across the city. She says auto thefts are pervasive across the city, noting a lot of Columbia residents leave their keys in their cars and they also leave the car running at gas stations. Jill Schlude will celebrate her 18th anniversary at CPD in October. She grew up in northwest Missouri's St. Joseph, where her parents still live. She began college as a journalism student at Mizzou, and her first law enforcement job was a civilian job with the Boone County Sheriff's Department. She is a proud graduate of Columbia College:
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 class last fall of 456 students is the largest in university history, adding they're expecting even higher numbers in the fall. He also notes we'll see football for the first time this fall in the school's 154-year history. William Woods has added SEVEN new intercollegiate sports programs in the past two years, plus a marching band for the first time ever. They've had so much growth they're looking at a new residence hall. Fred and President Moreland also discussed a film that was made in Fulton called "Kings Row" starring future President Ronald Reagan. Mr. Reagan, who was the president of the Screen Actors Guild in 1952, served as William Woods' commencement speaker in 1952. A brand-new recording of that speech has recently been discovered, and William Woods is planning a big event to celebrate that:
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 time “she spends at climate conferences on law and order.” A frustrated Parry tells listeners that the Columbia city council’s priorities are “out of whack.” Mr. Roper agrees and says the council focuses on too many other issues like homelessness. Roper says resident surveys year after year show that the top priorities for residents are public safety and street and sidewalks. Fred also discussed this week’s large drug bust on Columbia’s Meadow lane, saying federal DEA agents are involved after 51 pounds of meth were discovered. Mr. Parry and Mr. Roper also discussed numerous other topics, including realtor Rhonda Carlson’s testimony at this week’s council meeting about property owners being billed to clean up homeless camps. They also discussed the recall election that Columbia first ward councilman Nick Knoth is facing and the Columbia Public Schools (CPS) school board race. It’s been more than 33 years since a Columbia city council member was recalled. The last time it happened was in 1990, when then-Councilman Chester Edwards was recalled due to his support for the Colonies development near Forum Boulevard:
The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture's (CCUA) main campus is at Clinkscales and Ash. While CCUA is separate from the popular Columbia Farmers Market, they do work closely together. CCUA executive director Billy Polansky joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning for an hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" to discuss the organization, the social impact of CCUA on the local community and numerous upcoming events, including the Veterans Urban Farm spring kickoff event on April 23. Mr. Polansky describes the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture as a non-profit which aims to connect people to food through the land. He says CCUA has about 23 staff members and more than 600 volunteers. Mr. Polansky says those volunteers contributed more than 9,000 hours last year. The Columbia Farmers Market starts its 44th year on Saturday April 6 from 8 am to noon under the newly-completed MU Health Care Pavilion. The Columbia Farmers Market had its busiest season on 2023, with 182,256 visitors:
VP Culture organizational psychologist Randal Weidenaar has done workshops for numerous organizations, including the University of Missouri, Columbia-based EquipmentShare and MFA and for the city of Moberly. Mr. Weidenaar joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Weidenaar focuses on leadership and employee engagement. VP Culture is a consulting firm that focuses on valuing people and creating cultures of valued people. Mr. Weidenaar tells listeners that they do that one leader at a time and that they lead people to value themselves and others. He grew up in Chicago and has lived in Europe as well, and he defines corporate culture as an emotional current within an organization:
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 that's due to demographics and trends. Dr. Miles also tells listeners that there's a shortage of primary care physicians in Columbia. Some mid-Missourians are relying on urgent care for their primary health care. Mr. Parry and Dr. Miles also discussed numerous other topics during their interview, including the Health Cooperative in mid-Missouri, along with Boone Hospital Center and St. Mary's in Jefferson City. And Mr. Parry also blasted insurance companies during the interview, describing them as "greedy" and telling listeners that they're the biggest part of the problem with your health care:
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. Dr. Adams tells listeners that COG today sees 700 visits each day, adding they have 27 physicians and more than 225 employees. Mr. Parry and Dr. Adams also discussed numerous other topics on the show, including the $10-billion merger between St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare and Kansas City-based St. Luke’s. Dr. Adams tells listeners that he sees the merger as an attempt to shift the power curve that exists in medicine. Dr. Adams says insurance has had pricing power for many years. They also discussed a number of benchmark developments in Columbia healthcare in the past 40 years, including Columbia Regional Hospital’s 1974 opening. Dr. Adams tells listeners that Boone was very crowded at that time, adding that Columbia Regional, which is behind the Moser's on Keene and is now Women's Hospital, essentially became an orthopaedic specialty hospital. Fred and Dr. Adams also reflected on three of COG's founders: Garth Russell, Glenn McElroy and John Payne:
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 other short-term rental property. Columbia’s city council voted 5-1 last week to approve the new regulations, which will take effect in June. The council has been working to develop land use regulations to govern short-term rentals since 2018. Fifth ward councilman Don Waterman cast the lone “no” vote. Sixth ward councilwoman Betsy Peters, who owns an Airbnd, abstained from voting. They will require short-term rentals to be licensed, inspected, restricted to a maximum number of days of operation and pay the same five percent lodging tax that hotels pay:
Columbia-based Coil Construction has built numerous shopping areas, restaurants, medical facilities and entertainment facilities that you and your family members have visited for the past 49 years. They include Columbia's Missouri Heart Center, Level Up at Columbia Mall, Shakespeare’s South and the Broadway Bluffs shopping center. Randy Coil founded Coil Construction in 1975. His son David is now Coil's president. David is only the second employee to be company president. Coil Construction owners Randy and David Coil joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. They addressed the promotion in-detail. Randy Coil tells listeners that 70 percent of second-generation businesses fail nationally. He describes his son as a "relentless partner", saying David Coil is frequently the first to arrive at the office and the last one to leave. Randy says that work ethic earned him the respect of fellow staff members. They also discussed the importance of culture in a construction company. David Coil tells listeners that Coil Construction has invested money to make sure they have the best people they can possibly afford. They also took a trip down memory lane and discussed Columbia in the 1970s: Dennis Harper of Harpo's and Enos Stanley Kroenke both were mentioned on the show. Some of you might remember a clothing shop in downtown Columbia called Ladido of London:
You may have heard used in recent years called "concierge level healthcare", which means direct primary care. Direct primary care means your primary care billing and payment arrangements are made directly with your medical providers, without sending claims to insurance providers. Columbia-based Big Tree Medical founder Dr. Adam Wheeler and Big Tree Dr. Pavel Svintozelsky joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. Dr. Wheeler grew up in southwest Missouri's Bolivar before earning his undergraduate and medical degrees from Mizzou. Dr. Svintozelsky grew up in Ukraine and graduated from medical school in Washington State. Dr. Wheeler tells listeners that employers should consider Big Tree Medical if they want their health care benefits to be less expensive and better for their employees. He describes direct primary care as a great business model, saying it incentivizes focusing on patients. Dr. Wheeler describes direct primary care as good for patients, doctors and employers. Some who have traditional insurance worry about direct primary care, and some employers do too. But Dr. Wheeler says they should at least consider it, saying the "status quo" has a lot of money behind it:
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 and Fred focused on numerous topics during the show, including his hiring of new Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude and the current CPD restructuring. Mr. Seewood tells listeners that the overwhelming majority of citizens he's heard from who served on interview panels and who attended forums are pleased with Chief Schlude's hire. Mr. Seewood also addressed January's brutal cold weather and its impact on Columbia's homeless population. He says Room at the Inn (RATI) traditionally saw about 70 guests prior to the cold spell and that once temperatures dropped to single digits, they reached capacity of 85. Mr. Seewood says no one was turned away and that anyone who wanted shelter received it. Columbia’s Room at the Inn (RATI) is now in the former VFW Post 280 building on Ashley street. It’s located near the city’s municipal power plant:
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 of Boone County. Inflation and housing were two of many topics Mr. Scavone and Mr. Parry tackled on the show. Mr. Scavone tells listeners that the big spender is the government, adding that the inflation we're seeing now has been driven by federal COVID dollars and by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. Fred and Mr. Scavone also discussed the local economy. Mr. Scavone tells listeners that the median home value in Boone County is now about $350,000, adding that for years, housing costs in Columbia were lower in Columbia than in St. Louis and Kansas City. Mr. Parry and Mr. Scavone say that's not the case now:
Columbia's Parks and Recreation department has 78 parks, ranging from its largest, Cosmo park, to 20 neighborhood parks. It has 82 full-time employees and another approximately 600 part-time employees, with an annual budget of about $18-million. Columbia Parks and Recreation director Gabe Huffington joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Huffington grew up in southwest Missouri's Buffalo, and began his career in golf course management. He's been with Columbia Parks and Recreation for 15 years, including about a year as director. Mr. Huffington tells listeners that Columbia's Activity Recreation Center (ARC) and the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse have been packed recently, as people make New Year's resolutions about fitness. He also discussed one of the fastest growing sports in the United States: pickleball:
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 in Columbia in 2023 was about $343,000. Mr. MacLellan also addressed the traditional three pillars in Columbia's economy: education, health care and insurance. He notes there are about 55,000 to 60,000 students in Columbia, counting the 18,000 students at Columbia Public Schools (CPS). The University of Missouri and MU Health Care continue to be, by far, the two largest employers in Columbia/Boone County. They have 8,709 and 5,092 employees, according to the latest numbers from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). While Shelter Insurance continues to be the seventh-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County with 1,375 employees, Mr. MacLellan tells listeners that finance is emerging as the third-largest pillar now:
Columbia's popular Johnston Paint and Decorating will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. The company was founded in 1925 by Columbia businessman LD Johnston and his sons, Paul and Lennie. It started across from what's now the Blue Note and has had four locations in the past 99 years: the original spot, where CJ's is now on Broadway, at 7th and Ash and where it's currently located on Buttonwood. Current co-owner Blair "Murph" Murphy joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" to discuss the upcoming 100th anniversary and Mr. Murphy's perspective on Columbia's homebuilding and remodeling business at this time. They also discussed what Columbia business leaders can do to improve Columbia:
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 topics. Sheriff Carey speaks highly of Boone County Commissioner Kip Kendrick and the other two commissioners. The sheriff also outlined why Boone County needs to build and staff a $5-million facility to provide 24-7 childcare services to the families of first responders. He also updated listeners on the $14-million state-of-the-art regional police officer training facility that will break ground in March:
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 "it's the only watchdog journalism" left in Columbia. Parry and Murphy also discussed the lawsuit filed this week in Boone County Circuit Court over recycling pickup. Mr. Murphy tells listeners that lawsuit asks for a preliminary injunction ordering the city to provide household recycling pickup. Parry and Murphy also discussed local news coverage in Columbia, the Columbia city council and Boone Hospital Center:
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 that MU Health has already been under attack from KU Medical Center. Dr. Kennett suggests that it's important for MU Health Care and Boone Hospital Center to work together to enhance services locally:
Columbia Board of Realtors chief executive officer Brian Toohey says new home sales in Boone County are up 16 percent this year, while permits are down 15 percent. He also says existing home sales in Columbia are down 18 percent. Mr. Toohey joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Toohey was born in St. Louis and lived briefly in Atlanta before his family moved back to St. Louis. He earned his degree in political science from Fulton's Westminster College and earned his MBA at William Woods University in Fulton. Mr. Toohey also tells listeners that more college graduates are staying in the Columbia area:
Stanton Brothers Eggs in northern Boone County is the nation's largest independent free range egg operation. The 1,400 acre farm west of Centralia has been in the Stanton family since 1845, and it's well known in Missouri's agricultural community. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg visited the Stanton farm in 2017. Dustin Stanton, who handles the sales and marketing side of the operation, joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. Mr. Stanton, a former Boone County treasurer, tells listeners that hard work is the key to their success. He also discussed the milo that is fed to their chickens:
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