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CEO Roundtable w. Fred Parry

by Fred Parry

Join the CEO Round Table discussion with Fred Parry every Saturday morning at 7am. The CEO Round Table is a weekly public affairs radio program that features conversations with the newsmakers associated with the events and headlines of the week. Every show will feature in-depth interviews and analysis from the movers and shakers in the Mid-Missouri communities.

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  1. (LISTEN): REMAX Boone Realty's Elizabeth Mendenhall appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    The Mid-Missouri Board of Realtors says August single-family home sales fell about 13 percent in Boone County. The median single family home price in August in Boone County stayed at about $350,000 and Columbia's dropped $950 to about $356,000. REMAX Boone Realty chief executive officer Elizabeth...

  2. (LISTEN): Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Columbia water rates, electric rates, the Utilities Department and Columbia crime were some of the numerous topics addressed this weekend on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Host Fred Parry's guest in-studio was Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy, who also hosts the "Eagle Eye Drive at 5" on 939 the...

  3. (LISTEN): Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable":

    Boone County's presiding commissioner says Proposition L is needed to fund a new county jail. Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick joined host Mike Murphy for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable.” Mike and Commissioner Kendrick tackled several topics, including the jail,...

  4. (LISTEN): Storagemart president Mike Burnam appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Fast-growing Columbia-based Storagemart is now the world's largest privately owned storage company. It began with its first location on Columbia's Rangeline, near Big Bear. It now has 380 locations and about 800 employees. Storagemart president Mike Burnam appeared in-studio for the hour Saturday...

  5. (LISTEN): Mid America Bank Columbia president Brad Roling appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Mid America Bank continues to be one of mid-Missouri's fastest-growing banks. It was founded more than 100 years ago in mid-Missouri's St. Thomas and they've built a new multi-million dollar bank on Stellar drive in south Columbia. Mid America Bank president Brad Roling discussed that growth and...

  6. (LISTEN): Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture's Billy Polansky appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture's (CCUA) website says its mission "works to enhance our community’s health by connecting people to agriculture and the land through hands-on learning opportunities, from seed to plate." CCUA executive director Billy Polansky joined host Fred Parry…

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  7. (LISTEN): Hemme Construction's Orie Hemme appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    The Mid-Missouri Board of Realtors says the median price for a single-family home in Columbia in July was $389,000, up 11 percent from July 2025 and breaking the previous record of $375,000. Boone County single-family home sales were nearly flat in July, while Columbia sales were down six…

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  8. (LISTEN): Love Columbia founder Jane Williams and Love Columbia's Howdy Matheny appear on the "CEO Roundtable"

    Love Columbia opened its doors in 2008 to coordinate efforts of various churches and volunteers to help neighbors in need. It began at Love INC. Love Columbia serves anyone in Columbia who struggles to provide for their basic needs and wants to create a path forward. Many of their clients have...

  9. (LISTEN): Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy and "Come and See" rally member Nehemiah Oginni appear on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Columbia voters this week narrowly approved Proposition One, a one percent sales/use tax that would be dedicated to public safety. Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon’s office says it passed 15,042 to 14,957, which is 85 votes. Police chief Jill Schlude has said that a new police headquarters is...

  10. (LISTEN): Boone Electric President appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Columbia-based Boone Electric started in 1936 and was the first electric cooperative in Missouri. It was created during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and was part of the REA project. Boone Electric president Todd Culley joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the...

  11. (LISTEN): Parks Amusements founder Nic Parks appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Columbia businessman Nic Parks is known across town and in Boone County for numerous businesses he owns, including Level Up at Columbia Mall, Lakeside Ashland, the popular Slab City card store at Columbia Mall and Shiloh Bar and Grill downtown. Mr. Parks purchased Shiloh in 2021. He joined host...

  12. (LISTEN): Hunsaker Vortex Smokers founder Mark Hunsaker appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEOI Roundtable"

    The founder of Columbia-based Hunsaker Vortex Smokers, Mark Hunsaker, has created a company that's known nationally and internationally. His company, which is located on Columbia's Brown Station Road, is all about barbecue. Mr. Hunsaker joined host Fred Parry on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable",...

  13. (LISTEN): Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Columbia voters will head to the polls in August to cast ballots on Proposition 1, a proposed one percent sales/use tax that would be dedicated to public safety. Columbia officials say it’s needed to stabilize the city’s police and firefighter’s retirement fund. City manager De’Carlon Seewood has...

  14. (LISTEN): Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau director Amy Schneider appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) director is in her 15th year in that position. CVB director Amy Schneider joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." They tackled sports tourism, the importance of Gans Creek's cross country course from a…

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  15. (LISTEN): Boone Health president Brady Dubois appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    The president of Columbia-based Boone Health hopes to see a decision on a strategic partner by the end of the calendar year. Boone Health president and chief executive officer Brady Dubois joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”." They tackled the strategic...

  16. (LISTEN): Columbia Regional Airport manager Michael Parks appears on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri"

    Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) director Michelle Hataway describes Allegiant’s new Florida service at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) as a gamechanger for COU and for the mid-Missouri region. COU is the nation’s fastest-growing airport, according to aviation firm Mead and Hunt....

  17. (LISTEN): Stephens College President Dr. Shannon Lundeen appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    The president of the nation's second-oldest women's college is celebrating her first anniversary at historic Stephens College in Columbia. Dr. Shannon Lundeen joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Dr. Lundeen tells listeners that deferred maintenance…

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  18. (LISTEN): Boone County Fire Protection District Chief Westhoff and assistant chief Blomenkamp appear on 939 the Eagle

    The Boone County Fire Protection District is known nationwide as a world-class organization. Missouri Task Force One (MOTF-1) is part of it and is one of 28 urban search and rescue team across the nation. Boone County Fire Protection District Chief Doug Westhoff and assistant chief Gale…

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  19. (LISTEN): COR Development's Randy Coil and Nick Orscheln appear on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    All of you have seen Coil Construction signs throughout Columbia, but few of you have probably noticed the COR Development signs near them. COR Development is a three-year-old company that is involved in numerous projects in Columbia/Boone County, including Logboat Brewing's planned taproom at...

  20. (LISTEN): Mizzou athletic director Laird Veatch appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Earlier this month, the UM Board of Curators approved a three-year contract extension for Mizzou athletic director Laird Veatch. UM System President Dr. Mun Choi says this reinforces the university’s commitment to Veatch’s leadership and long-term vision. President Choi says the momentum of…

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  21. (LISTEN): Arise Dwellings founders Scott Claybrook and Nick Timberlake appear on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    The Columbia Board of Realtors says single-family home prices increased in March and remain on an upward trajectory. While we don’t have April numbers yet, the median price for a single-family home in Boone County increased three percent in March to $345,000, while the average price was up four...

  22. (LISTEN): Columbia REDI president Paul Eisenstein appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Columbia and Boone County have seen some big economic wins in recent years. They include Schneider Electric’s $73-million expansion at their plant on Route B, EquipmentShare building its $100-million new headquarters near Columbia's I-70 Lake of the Woods exit and a $92-million improvement…

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  23. (LISTEN): Socket president Carson Coffman and Socket Fiber's Jim Gleason appear on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Columbia-based Socket has recapitalized their company and brought in new majority owners to raise money. Socket president Carson Coffman emphasizes that the original shareholders are still owners and are active in the company. The new majority owners are Charlotte-based Pamlico Capital and Oak…

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  24. (LISTEN): Orant Charities of Africa officials speak on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Orant Charities of Africa aims to make sustainable impacts in Malawi by supporting women and communities in programs ranging from health care to water and sanitation to education to the environment. Orant Charities says clean water is scarce in Malawi and they work to bring water to villages…

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  25. (LISTEN): Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kendrick appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick is bullish on Boone County, from the hundreds of millions of dollars being spent on I-70 improvements to the Midway interchange growth to company expansions. Commissioner Kendrick joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's…

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  26. (LISTEN): UM System President Dr. Mun Choi appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    UM System President Dr. Mun Choi and the UM Board of Curators say Mizzou's $250-million Memorial Stadium football project will elevate the fan experience. President Choi joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. They discussed Memorial Stadium,...

  27. (LISTEN): New Columbia College president Dr. Toby Arquette appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Columbia College’s new president says his main priority has been listening and learning, since he started on March 1. Dr. Toby Arquette joined Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Dr. Arquette has started the process of working with faculty…

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  28. Love Columbia co-founder Jane Williams appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    While Columbia/Boone County is seeing cranes and construction equipment across town, there is still a lot of poverty. Love Columbia says one in five Columbia residents are living in poverty and struggle to make ends meet. Housing costs are a challenge for many as well. Jane Williams, who…

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  29. (LISTEN): Western Smokehouse Partners chief executive officer Matt Bormann appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    A growing company that crafts premium meat snacks has opened a 300,000 square foot production plant in mid-Missouri’s Mexico. Western Smokehouse Partners’ plant is located in the former Soft Surroundings in Mexico. Western Smokehouse Partners chief executive officer Matt Bormann, a Mizzou…

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  30. (LISTEN): MU Health Care's Ric Ransom and Dr. Laura Morris appear on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    MU Health Care is the second-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County, according to 2025 statistics from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). MU Health Care chief executive officer Ric Ransom and chief medical officer Ambulatory care Dr. Laura Morris joined Fred Parry...

  31. (LISTEN): Great Shine Exteriors owner Kellan Mugisha appears on the "CEO Roundtable" program

    This weekend’s edition of 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” features the 19-year-old owner of a Columbia start-up company called Great Shine Exteriors. Kellan Mugisha’s company cleans windows and gutters, provides power washing and installs Christmas lights. Mugisha joined host Fred Parry…

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  32. (LISTEN): Sara Fougere of Sara Fougere Catering appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Columbia-based Sara Fougere Catering has earned three straight first-place “Best of Columbia” awards from the readers of Zimmer’s “Inside Columbia” magazine. Sara grew up on a cattle farm in western Missouri’s rural Richmond and earned her degree in food science from the University of Missouri’s...

  33. (LISTEN): Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    939 the Eagle's Mike Murphy is also the publisher of Comobuz.com. He launched Comobuz three years ago. Mike joined 939 the Eagle's Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on the "CEO Roundtable" program and they tackled numerous topics, including a proposed one percent sales and use tax in Columbia...

  34. (LISTEN): Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Columbia’s first female police chief has focused on recruitment and retention as chief. CPD was more than 40 officers short when Jill Schlude was sworn-in as police chief in December 2023. They currently have about 14 vacancies. Chief Schlude joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday...

  35. (LISTEN): Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Boone County’s sheriff is proud of the brand-new $20-million sheriff’s office regional training center. Last weekend’s grand opening celebration drew several hundred people. The 50,000 square feet facility includes a 160-seat training room, a 100-yard indoor gun range, classrooms and a driving...

  36. (LISTEN): Missouri Independent deputy editor Rudi Keller appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    “Missouri Independent” deputy editor Rudi Keller is the dean of the Missouri Capitol Press Corps in Jefferson City. The 65-year-old Keller joined host Fred Parry for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. They spoke in-detail about Missouri’s budget, the Chiefs,...

  37. (LISTEN): Former Landmark Bank chairman Jeff MacLellan appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program

    The retired Landmark Bank chairman who has studied economic trends in Columbia/Boone County for 38 years says the decision by Central Bank to go public is a smart move. Former Landmark Bank chairman Jeff MacLellan joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s...

  38. (LISTEN): PFS Brands founder Shawn Burcham appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    A company headquartered in mid-Missouri’s Holts Summit has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the nation for nine straight years. The company is PFS Brands, the parent company of Champs Chicken, Hangar 54 Pizza and Cooper’s Express. Company…

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  39. (LISTEN): Impact Support Services executive director Don Lafferty appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Columbia-based Impact Support Services describes itself as a leading provider for residents with disabilities in Boone County. They strive to be the best provider in all services offered. Impact Support Services says studies show that workers who have disabilities are more likely to stay in jobs...

  40. (LISTEN): Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture executive director Billy Polansky appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Columbia’s Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) is a nonprofit organization that aims to connect people to food, agriculture, farms and gardens. CCUA executive director Billy Polansky joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” CCUA houses…

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  41. (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...

  42. (LISTEN): St. Raymond's Society co-founder Mike Hentges appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    A co-founder of a Columbia-based organization that serves pregnant women and new mothers in need describes itself as a “maternity home on steroids.” St. Raymond’s Society co-founders Mike Hentges and Steve Smith joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO…

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  43. (LISTEN): Be There Immersive founder Eric Margheim appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    The founder of new Columbia start-up company Be There Immersive came to Columbia in 1992 to work for Datastorm Technologies on Lemone Industrial drive. Businessman Eric Margheim joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” to discuss Be There...

  44. (LISTEN): Veteran State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) appears on "Wake Up Missouri"

    A veteran Missouri lawmaker will be in his eighth and final year in the Missouri House in January. State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri," Rep. Griffith is a longtime Missouri House Veterans...

  45. (LISTEN): Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    939 the Eagle's Mike Murphy of Comobuz reports a major investor fight is impacting Columbia-based EquipmentShare. Murphy reports a former board member is suing, claiming that the Schlacks family made insider deals and pushed him out to keep him quiet. Murphy quotes EquipmentShare as calling the...

  46. (LISTEN): Job Point president John Scalise appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Job Point in Columbia was founded 60 years in 1965 by the Cosmopolitan Club. It started by helping people with disabilities and began as Advent Enterprises. Job Point president John Scalise joined Fred Parry in-studio for 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Job Point aims to become Boone County's...

  47. (LISTEN): William Woods acting president Romaine Sequin appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    Historic William Woods University in mid-Missouri’s Fulton has an acting president. Former UPS executive Romaine Seguin worked at UPS for 38 years before retiring in 2021. She graduated from what was then William Woods College, earning a full scholarship and pitching on the softball team. The...

  48. (LISTEN): Columbia REDI president Paul Eisenstein appears on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable"

    American Outdoor Brands, Kraft Heinz and EquipmentShare are just of the few of the companies that have utilized Chapter 100 bonds in Columbia/Boone County for major job projects over the years. Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president Paul Eisenstein joined host Fred...

  49. (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...

  50. (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...

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Join the CEO Round Table discussion with Fred Parry every Saturday morning at 7am. The CEO Round Table is a weekly public affairs radio program that features conversations with the newsmakers associated with the events and headlines of the week. Every show will feature in-depth interviews and analysis from the movers and shakers in the Mid-Missouri communities.

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