Byers & Co. Interviews

April 30, 2026 - Millikin President Dr. Dean Pribbenow and wife, Dr. Kris Mickelson joined Byer & Co to talk about his innaguration on Millikin's 125th year as well as how he and Dr. Mickelson have integrated in to the community. Listen to the podcast now!

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April 30, 2026 - Aaron Zoellner, Junior Biology Major & Student-Athlete and Dr. Jennifer Shroeder, Interim Dean of College of Arts & Sciences, joined Byers & Co to talk about the student perspective. Aaron is a student-Athlete Goalie on Men’s Soccer Team from Cape Girardeau, MO. Aaron is a Millikin Legacy student — his grandfather graduated from Millikin in 1967 and helped introduce him to the University. He chose Millikin for its family-like atmosphere, small class sizes, and supportive faculty relationships. Learn more and listen to the podcast now!

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April 30, 2026 - Lori Kerans, Vice President of Athletics and Community Engagement for Millikin University, joined Byers & Co to talk about the ‘Millikin University Day’ Proclamation from the City of Decatur in recognition of the University’s 125th anniversary and community impact.  Millikin’s Impact on the Surrounding Community Millikin University is a major economic engine and social anchor for Decatur, Macon County and the State of Illinois with $75M in local annual economic impact. Listen to the podcast now!

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April 30, 2026 - Alyse Knust, Assistant Vice President of Development & Strategic Engagement for Millikin, joined Byers and Co to talk about the Forever True Blue Challenge and the Founders Day Celebration. Listen to the podcast now and learn how you can give and get involved.

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April 30, 2026 - Mandi Podeschi, Assistant Vice President of Advancement & Operations and RJ Podeschi, Dean of the Tabor School of Business for Millikin University, joined Byers & Co to discuss Millikin's scholarship impact on students. Listen to the podcast now!

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April 29, 2026 - Dr. Mark Tonelli of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about his Brasiliana project which includes an album of music and a documentary capturing the his time in Brazil and the creation of the project. Listen to the podcast now!

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April 29, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Daniel O'Keefe of DMH joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. O'Keefe's path to becoming an infectious disease physician at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Listen to the podcast now!

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April 29, 2026 - Clay Gerhard and Micky McNaughton of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the groundbreaking for the senior center and their efforts to provide activities and programming for people 55 years an older. Listen to the podcast now!

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April 28, 2026 - Johnny Powers of Millikin University and student Hannah Uebinger joined Byers & Co to talk about the 1901 Productions premiere of Sad Boy Sad Girl & The Encounter and the rise of film on campus. Listen to the podcast now!

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April 28, 2026 - Natalie Beck and Andrea Gerhard of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to announce recipients of their adult scholarships. Listen to the podcast now!

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