Byers & Co. Interviews

September 9, 2026 - Dan Diskey joined Byers & Co to talk about the 2026 Strike Out Cancer Co-ed Softball Tournament as part of his Men Wear Pink Campaign to help raise money for the American Cancer Society's efforts to battle breast cancer. Listen to the podcast now!

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September 9, 2026 - Molly Berry and Shelby Baum of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about upcoming Campus Visit Days, Explore Days with immersive experiences, the Macon County College & Career Fair, and the needs of the modern student. Listen to the podcast now!

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September 9, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Mohan Ravi of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about what inspired Dr. Ravi to be an interventional pain physician and his path to Memorial Pain Center. Listen to the podcast now!

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September 9, 2026 - Clay Gerhard and Aly Delatte of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the remaining and recent shows at the Devon, Labor Day weekend, A Zoorific Evening, and the Decatur Parks Foundation. Listen to the podcast now!

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September 9, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about an upcoming demo run at Rock Springs, the Sand Creek Trail Run, and his recent travels. Listen to the podcast now!  

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September 8, 2026 - Jerry Culp, Executive Director and Ashton Dukeman, Marketing Specialist joined Byers & Co to talk about the latest updates with MCCD projects include the new Woodbine farm. Listen to the podcast now!

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September 8, 2026 - Alysia Callison, Director of Program Services and Taylor Buley, Animal Care Naturalist, joined Byers & Co to talk about the programs offered at MCCD. MCCD offers a wide range of programs designed to connect people with nature, conservation and local history. Programs serve children, families, schools, scouts, adults and community groups through hands-on education, outdoor recreation, camps, special events and living-history experiences. Many programs are offered at MCCD properties, while others can be brought directly into schools and community. Taylor Buley also talked about caring for MCCD's educational animals Listen to the podcast now!

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September 8, 2026 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Niki Fenderson, Boys and Girls Club board member and volunteer acting director joined Byers & Co to give an update on the Boys and Girls Club fundraising efforts to re-open the facility. Listen to the podcast now.

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September 8, 2026 - Ashton Dukeman, Marketing Specialist, and Lonnie Williams, Volunteer, joined Byers & Co to talk about volunteer opportunities. Every year, hundreds of passionate volunteers help bring the conservation areas and historic sites to life. Whether you’re welcoming visitors, leading programs, or getting your hands dirty in the great outdoors, your contributions make a huge impact in Macon County. Listen to the podcast now!

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September 8, 2026 - Jerry Culp, Executive Director and Ashton Dukeman, Marketing Specialist join Byers & Co to talk about Marketing and Outreach. MCCD connects the community with its conservation mission through education, public relations, social media, newsletters, events and community partnerships. Outreach introduces residents to MCCD's natural areas, historic sites and programs while creating opportunities for people of all ages to learn, volunteer, participate and become stewards of the resources the District protects. Listen to the podcast now!

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