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The opening of the newly expanded Lincoln Grand 8 theater, a modern “first run” cinema and what will soon be an adjoining restaurant in the old Sandel’s corner service station, coincided with the premiere of the newly released Star Wars film. Casa Real Cocina Mexicana p. 36 PHOTO BY STACIE LEWIS
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Meet Dennis Minick Business manager, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 965 By Eric Woods
As a child, Dennis Minick used to admire job,” he said. He has served as a journeyman, crane operator. The more versatile you was on the team. heavy machinery and knew someday he been in the ield as an operator and also acted are on equipment, the more employment Minick has come a long way since working would be a heavy equipment operator. “I as an instructor at the training site in 2004. “I opportunities you will have.” his irst job as a paper boy. He is quite proud would see those big pieces of equipment was an organizer, then a ield representative, Although he grew up in Lincoln, Minick has to have spent so many years with Local 965 when we were driving down the road a dispatcher and have been on the executive lived in Atlanta, Illinois, for the past 20 years. and his goal going forward is to maintain and thought it looked fun,” he said. After board. When Mike Zahn retired He is married to Carmen and the standards of the International Union of graduating from Lincoln Community High last July, I became the business has two children as well as four Operating Engineers. “A proper work ethic School in 1974, Minick actually got to live out manager.” His new duties grandchildren, and his hobbies opens a lot of doors for you,” he said. Minick this dream when he spent four years in the involve negotiating contracts, “A proper work include landscaping. In fact, he does have a retirement plan and wants to Air Force as an equipment operator. overseeing the day-to-day owned a landscaping business travel, ish and just enjoy life. His daughter is Upon returning from the Air Force, operations of the Local 965, ethic opens in Lincoln for ive years. He also currently on a mission in Africa where she will Minick worked as a laborer before getting and directing the business has various projects going on be for the next several years, so Minick may be an apprenticeship through the International representatives and their a lot of doors around his house. “I just put in going there once he decides to call it quits. Union of Operating Engineers. According duties. a water garden and coy pond,” “When I retire, I want to be that guy in to Minick, anyone who wants to become an Minick is ardent about for you.” he said. There are also plans for sandals, knee high socks and plaid shorts, just apprentice must go through 6,000 hours of his members learning the a potting shed and greenhouse laughing at people,” he said jokingly. “Maybe I on-the-job training and complete 10 classes craft and would like to see all for his wife. “She gives me a lot will just dress up like that one time and see while working as an apprentice. “It usually members utilize the training of projects,” he said. Minick is what happens.” takes anywhere from four to six years to get offered by the union. “Training to our also a big fan of the Fighting Illini basketball through the program,” he said. members is free through our training site,” team. He started following them in the early Eric Woods is a freelance writer Minick has been very active with Local he said. “You can get everything from CPR part of the millennium when fellow Lincoln from Spring ield. He can be reached 965 ever since. “I have had just about every and irst aid training to becoming a certi ied Community High School graduate Brian Cook at [email protected]. Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 3 PHILANTHROPY The business of caring Disaster headquarters in Springfield manages Red Cross flood response By Catherine O’Connor
Many people know that the Red Cross works relief supplies and food. To compound matters, the ield communicating with headquarters continues to raise awareness and funds with partners such as local, state and federal a massive power outage affecting thousands about how many and what they need. to help serve our communities as they agencies to supply meals and shelter to those of households hit during the holiday weekend, Meanwhile, staff in Spring ield recruit transition from response to recovery mode. affected by emergencies, catastrophic disasters resulting in nine deaths in central and southern volunteers from the closest regions and then In areas throughout the region a Multi-Agency and even small house ires. But those of us Illinois, along with the need for mass care open their search to other regions, depending Resource Center, which is a joint effort between who have been occasional volunteers may not shelters and supplies to provide help until on the need for those with speci ic skills and the Red Cross and numerous community know how the massive job of coordinating and power was restored. training, like medical and mental health partners, provides a “one-stop shop” to help managing disaster operations takes place. On the ground in locations from Woodford specialties. residents access disaster recovery resources, Beginning in late December, during to Clinton counties and from Scott to Vermillion Donations are the monetary engine to which can link to replacement housing and the latest round of looding in the region, counties, Red Cross caseworkers came to the fund all of this work. “We are so grateful to other community resources. the American Red Cross opened a disaster aid of affected families and those who were the public, along with our partners like local Studies have shown that roughly 50 response operations headquarters in evacuated, helping in the form of emergency irst responders and government of icials percent of businesses never recover after Spring ield to coordinate a strategic response housing, food, necessities and cleanup supplies. and the media, who get the story out to help experiencing a major disaster, according to the unfolding situation. The Red Cross works Behind the front lines, teams of Red Cross us reach the public. Often it takes being to Valerie Goodwin, Red Cross disaster with irst responders and government of icials case managers – ranging from trained health personally affected by a disaster for those in program specialist. Vital steps in developing a to ensure displaced people and other victims care professionals to communications and the community to see irsthand the need for preparedness program include management, receive the help they need. supply specialists – carried out the hands-on donations and volunteers,” said Bryan Soady, planning, implementation, testing and The headquarters is located on the second work of assessing client needs and ensuring ARCSSCI executive director. evaluation. Disasters can include natural loor of the American Red Cross Serving South resources are used ef iciently in the region, Major gift of icer Catie Franks has hazards such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, Central Illinois (ARCSSCI) of ice located at 1045 which shares territory along the Illinois- been pleased with the response from the earthquakes or widespread serious illness, Outer Park Dr. Information technology experts Missouri state lines. In just the irst three community. Financial support has included human-caused hazards, accidents, acts of set up equipment and computers to keep weeks of the response to the power outage signi icant recent donations from Blue Cross/ violence or terrorism, as well as technology- this center in constant communication with and looding, nearly 40,000 meals and snacks Blue Shield of Illinois; AT&T Foundation; related hazards or malfunction of systems, disaster monitors in key locations throughout were served, 142 vehicle trips were taken, Papa John’s Pizza, which has pledged to equipment or software. Businesses which the affected area, as well as local, regional, state more than 4,500 cleanup kits and more than donate a portion of their sales for an entire need to create, improve or update a plan to and federal organizations. 14,000 bulk items (including rakes, shovels, year; and SIU School of Medicine, which is maintain normal operations and provide After rivers rose during unprecedented sanitizer, brooms, mops and other items that giving the proceeds of an upcoming casual resilience during a disruption, can develop a rainfall in late December, ields and streams become vital necessities) were distributed to day fundraiser to help support regional disaster plan at www.readyrating.org. and eventually roads, businesses and homes those affected. Red Cross disaster relief; all in addition It can be easy for people to forget about began to lood. Throughout the region, more Logistical organization of volunteers, to contributions from numerous other the Red Cross after a disaster, during what than 100 Red Cross workers arrived to staff case workers and staff, mass care and bulk organizations, businesses and individuals. is known as the “blue sky” period. However, numerous shelters and warming centers, distribution of food and supplies is based on The annual Red Cross Heroes of the significant ongoing humanitarian work is where emergency response vehicles delivered hour-by-hour estimates from managers in Heartland dinner is a way to honor those always being done internationally as part of in the community who have served in the worldwide mission, including emergency outstanding ways. The event will be held communications, training and support for at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield in military families and veterans. Whether at July. The Red Cross is currently seeking both home or abroad, the Red Cross is always sponsors and nominations for this event and ready to respond to a wide variety of needs. would love to have the support of the local business community, according to Franks. Catherine O’Connor can be reached at Even as flood waters recede, the ARCSSCI [email protected].
WHAT CAN YOUR BUSINESS DO TO HELP? The Red Cross is a nonpro it businesses, organizations and families. organization which depends on volunteers The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and the generosity of the American public and provides emotional support to victims to perform its mission. For many business of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of partners large and small, tax-deductible the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save donations to the Red Cross are a direct lives; provides international humanitarian investment in the community where they do aid; and supports military members and business, serve customers and live. In-kind their families. For more information, donations of labor, expertise and services please visit redcross.org or on Twitter at at times of emergency and disaster play @RedCross. A donations quick link can be a vital role in survival for a community’s found at redcross.org/donate.
Emergency response vehicles staffed by Red Cross volunteers and PHOTO COURTESY OF personnel are strategically stationed to be quickly deployed during a AMERICAN RED CROSS mission like the recent flooding in the 14-county region.
4 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal PERSONALITY PROFILE Selling a comfortable piece of hospitality By Eric Woods
For the majority of her life, Phyllis DeRosear better market with much stronger demand. manage everyone a little differently. “Learn has lived in the central Illinois area. She The challenges of working at a hotel in how each one responds in order to help enjoys that the capital city is not too big and her current capacity center heavily around them grow and develop,” she said. “Some that she has been able to get to know the staf ing, which DeRosear learned is common need more guidance while others just want people. “I always see familiar faces when with most hotels. “This is my irst operations to be told what to do. We have a diverse I go to local events. That does not happen position, and the turnover is taxing,” she said. group of people here. Some need more in larger cities,” she said. “When you make “It is a constant revolving door.” As a new attention than others.” PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF friends here, you remain friends. We all tend operations manager, she has looked to the A major in luence for DeRosear was to stay here forever.” more seasoned managers for guidance and her step-grandfather, who owned his own The political landscape is one area with they agree that heavy turnover is just the restaurant for more than two decades. “He which DeRosear is displeased as it relates to nature of the business. An assistant general was a strong businessman who always got Phyllis DeRosear Spring ield and the state of Illinois as a whole. manager is coming on board soon which will things accomplished,” she said. His work “The budget issues affect us locally more than give DeRosear an opportunity to delegate ethic resonated with DeRosear over the Title: General Manager/Director of Sales, people think because we are the state capital. some of the operational responsibilities so years. Prior to her hotel career, she was Comfort Inn and Suites It affects local businesses,” she said. she can focus on the sales side. working three jobs. “When a door opened Education: Certified Hospitality Sales Professional DeRosear has worked in the hospitality DeRosear advises those looking to get into up in hospitality, I jumped right in. The last (CHSP®) through the American Hotel industry for a total of eight years, a shift from hotel management to be prepared to dedicate ive years have been mostly a rebuilding and Lodging Association what she imagined she would be growing up. a good amount of time to work. “You have to time in my life. It is rewarding to have done As a young girl she wanted to be a nurse. By be passionate about it because it is a 24 hours it on my own.” Family: Children – Tyler, Devan, and Logan high school her career plans had shifted to a day, seven days a week responsibility,” she DeRosear hopes to stay in the hospitality accounting, since she always enjoyed math said. Those who want to be successful must ield in the future but eventually become Favorites – classes, but eventually found that to be way also go out and network in order to meet new more of a “task force” type of manager. “I want Hobby: Exercise too boring. people, even if that means stepping out of to go to places in distress and help them get Restaurant: The Market Grille She has been with Comfort Inn and their comfort zone. “Hospitality is all about back on their feet,” she said. “I would oversee Sports team: Chicago Bears Suites since March 2015 overseeing personality and building relationships. I have multiple properties. It would be nice to travel management of the hotel including sales, a lot of repeat guests due to the relationships and see how other hotels are run.” As far as Tidbits – revenue management and human resources. we developed and even have customers who retiring, when the time comes she would love Enjoys reading leadership books The hotel was formerly a Super 8 but has followed me from my last hotel over here.” to do more traveling and see as much of the Wants to travel to Italy been completely renovated in the past year. Proper management of staff is also a world as she can. Loves action movies DeRosear admitted that 2015 was a lat year key component to success, according to Eric Woods can be reached for occupancy but 2016 is looking to be a DeRosear. She feels that managers should at [email protected].
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 5 6 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal RECREATION
Ram Talluri PHOTO BY JOB CONGER
A franchise with its ups and downs by Job Conger
Ram Talluri is CEO and managing director biggest client,” he said. “We have more of Lead IT Corporation, an international than 40 employees working there.” company which has recently announced Today, Lead IT employs 600 people, plans to open two Sky Zone franchises. including 200 in Hyderabad along with Sky Zone is a California irm which has of ices in Chicago; Albany, New York; and patented “the irst all-trampoline walled Vancouver, Canada. Talluri also owns Ram playing court” concept and currently Innovations LLC (real estate), Hut7, Charger operates 170 such courts, including two hotels, SRT Movie House ( ilm production) already in Illinois (Aurora and Elmhurst). and the new Ram Entertainment – which Talluri plans to open one on Spring ield’s he launched in connection with his plans far west side, at 3454 Liberty Dr., in for his two Illinois Sky Zones – and more. the second week of April. If all goes as Gross billing for all his companies in 2015 planned, a smaller Bloomington Sky was $100 million. Zone will also be open before the end Talluri oversees all of his successes of 2016. The trampoline courts are the from his headquarters in suite 210 at 1999 latest international entrepreneurial Wabash Ave. while maintaining a major machinations of a software engineer who presence in Hyderabad. The Spring ield emigrated from Hyderabad, India, to of ice employs eight, not including the CEO. Spring ield in 2001. Surprisingly, perhaps, when asked if he Hyderabad, population 6.8 million, travels the intercontinental distances with a is the fourth-largest city in India. Talluri business jet such as a Grumman Gulfstream recently recalled how professional success or Bombardier Global Express, he replied was never a concern for him but his future that he owns no business aircraft. “I prefer was. “I was a state government employee to travel on commercial airlines because I in India,” he said. “I wanted to become a do not like a lot of luxury in my life. I prefer businessman and I had a lot of dreams. I to ly like most of the people I know.” came here alone with all my dreams and How did an IT specialist connect to a $115 in my pocket.” Soon after, he began trampoline franchise? “There are not many contracting jobs with the state of Illinois at things here in Spring ield for kids to do,” he $20 per hour and worked as a contractor says. “My kids, when there is no school, they with several state agencies. “I realized ask me to take them to St. Louis or Chicago. I had (signi icant skills) that could be I hear the same thing from a lot of families.” marketed.” He also realized during that Talluri expects to employ 60 at time “that I do not like to work; I wanted the Spring ield Sky Zone and 50 in to become an entrepreneur.” Bloomington. His plan is to hire mostly He took the irst step by launching an kids who are attending college in order IT staf ing company. “I rented an of ice in help further their education. “In my Fairhills Mall for $200 a month with a table, heart, I wanted to give something back to a computer and a phone.” The business Spring ield because it has given so much to grew, initially with successful bids for me,” he said. state contracts, then with private industry, eventually servicing General Electric and Job Conger can be reached Enterprise Rent-A-Car. “Enterprise is my at [email protected]. Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 7 On January 13, Spring ield Business Journal and United Community Guests enjoyed appetizers and desserts from PHOTO BY KYLE JENNINGS Bank honored this year’s Best Places to Work selectees. A reception Celebrations Catering by County Market. and awards ceremony were held at the United Community Bank branch on Montvale. Attendees enjoyed a cocktail reception and networking with other business owners prior to the ceremony. Henson Robinson, Horace Mann, and St. Joseph’s Home were recognized as the 2016 Best Places to Work. Mayor Jim Langfelder presented awards to representatives from each company, who were also joined on stage by a cross-section of their employees. To learn more about this annual program or make a nomination, visit www.spring ieldbusinessjournal.com.
David Drennan, Emily Maxey and Brian Reardon.
Steve Otten and Jerry Barkmeier. PHOTOS BY GINNY LEE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
St. Joseph’s Home was represented by Sister Holly Marie Schultz, Sister Mary Dries, Sister Marion Lemon, Sister Patricia Masterson, Sister Rose Madonna Gillman and Sister Lenore Highland.
Alex Irland, Mayor Jim Langfelder and Tina Prose. PHOTO BY KYLE JENNINGS
Mark Patrick, Steve Etheridge, Jeannie Underfanger, Brian Vogt and Jody Alderman of Henson Robinson.
8 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal Rick Grenzebach, Diane Rutledge and Bob Narmont. Pamela Frazier and Jean Winn.
Mayor Jim Langfelder presents the Best Places to Work Employees of Henson Robinson accept their award. award to Dwayne Hallman of Horace Mann.
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 9 RETAIL
Stuffed Safari has an inventory of more than 28,000 PHOTO BY GINNY LEE big and small stuffed animals ready to ship.
Not your standard menagerie By Haley Wilson
As the city of Spring ield continues to Soon after the family had settled back boom with family-owned businesses and in their home state, Shannon decided to local establishments, “shop local” has turn her daughter’s stuffed animal hobby become a popular slogan. Shopping local into a business. She realized that it was encourages central Illinois residents to quite dif icult to ind nonstandard stuffed invest in their local businesses. However, animals in the retail stores. The family many local consumers are not aware that decided to take the risk and start a retail one of the largest stuffed animal retailers stuffed animal business from their home, in the country is located right here in our purchasing animals from wholesalers. hometown. Stuffed Safari is a local online They quickly began to see pro its and plush toy retailer which is the largest soon invested in of ice space. company of its kind in the United States. With the continuous growth and Owners Troy and Shannon Powell have popularity of the company nationwide, lown under the radar as a successful local one might picture Stuffed Safari as a large- establishment...until now. scale warehouse with a busy call center Originally residents of Peoria, of several employees. To the contrary, Shannon and Troy have always been Stuffed Safari operates with a total of entrepreneurs at heart. Before six employees (including the the novelty toy business, the Powells) in an unassuming Powells established careers warehouse on the southeast in asset liquidation. The side of Spring ield. The couple thrived there until company does not even the company’s owner have a sign to advertise decided to retire and shut their business. down operations. Around Although Stuffed Safari the same time, the Powells is enjoying great success, also discovered they were Troy and Shannon have expecting their daughter remained very humble and Rachel. low key. The couple has a very Anxious to start fresh Handcrafted 8 inch hands-on approach to running with their newly expanded lifelike kiwi stuffed their business. They come in animal by Hansa. family, Troy and Shannon every day and work the same PHOTO COURTESY OF moved to the college town of STUFFEDSAFARI.COM hours as their employees. Gainesville, Florida. Shortly It is common to find them after their move, Troy and Shannon packaging and shipping orders with the began to notice their daughter develop warehouse staff or pressing personalized a special interest. “I love animals and items for custom orders. animal toys, especially stuffed animals. When it comes to shopping local, the I think that stuffed animals are the best choices at Stuffed Safari are practically toy in the world,” Rachel says. As she got endless, with animals sourced from older, Rachel began to notice that many companies such as Save Our Space (S.O.S), companies only sold standard stuffed Aurora, and Hansa. From handcrafted animal such as cats, dogs and teddy bears baby emus and tiny kiwi birds to life- whereas she was increasingly interested size 60-inch standing grizzly bears, there in the more unique and rare species of are few animals you can’t find. Stuffed stuffed animals. Where were the stuffed Safari also does not limit itself solely to red pandas, ring-tailed lemurs, great stuffed animals. The company also offers Danes and Canadian geese? puppets, school mascots, play sets and Just as they were establishing new personalized options for their products. careers in Florida, a family illness For more information, visit www. prompted the Powells to move back to stuffedsafari.com. Illinois. “Florida is nice,” Troy states, “but when someone is sick, it makes you realize how important having your family Haley Wilson is a local writer and close to you is.” The Powells packed their marketing professional with a bachelor’s bags and relocated to Spring ield. degree in Communication Arts. 10 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal PERSONALITY PROFILE
Capturing the moment By Eric Woods
Although she was born in Nebraska, Kate you never have to work a day in your life,” and an understanding of the business. Spencer’s family moved to Chatham when said Spencer. “It is 80 percent business and 20 percent she was only eight months old. At 18 she Spencer has had her own photography photography,” said Spencer. “This job is not moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where she business for three years, where she specializes something you can pick up by just buying a spent the next four years until she moved in a variety of themes. “I usually do weddings, camera.” The business and client aspects of back to the central Illinois area in 2013. newborns, boudoir and families,” she said. photography were some of the best pieces of PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF She loves the small-town feel of Spring ield Her key subject is wedding photography, advice Spencer received. even though it is still a larger city. The which supports the business. She also loves Spencer is currently working toward an cold weather, however, has her thinking of to travel and so is happy to book destination improved web presence while getting ready warmer places. “I would move somewhere weddings. “It is a fun business to be in for her busiest time of the year. “I have a blog Kate Spencer with a beach any day if I found a job there,” because I get to meet a lot of great people and and want to get that going better,” she said. she said. One local issue that bothers it is always on the happiest day of their lives. Wedding season is also coming up in a couple Title: Owner and Photographer, Kate Spencer is the lack of support shown to So, that makes it easier.” When clients contact months, and Spencer is already booked local businesses, especially lately. “We have her, Spencer will set up an initial meeting to through the summer for weddings. “Right Spencer Photography a pretty bad way of showing how much we go over their ideas and what they are looking now, I only have winter spots available.” Education: Associates in digital communication appreciate them.” for in a photographer. She will meet three or As Spencer looks ahead, she envisions photography from Nossi College of Art At a young age, Spencer had thought four times with each client prior to the big owning a boutique photo studio and having about becoming a doctor but later realized day to go over details and come up with ideas. a family of her own. “I want to work on Favorites – she could not do all the schooling. She became The job of a professional photographer building my business around my life, so if I Hobby: Playing with her niece interested in photography at age 12 and was can be dif icult at times, according to have a family I will be able to have time for Author: Jodi Picoult the editor of her high school’s yearbook, Spencer, as she becomes very invested them,” she said. Spencer learned about hard even winning an award in photojournalism. emotionally with the clients. “There have work from her mom early in her life. “She Restaurant: PF Chang’s Her irst job was in high school where she been some tough situations because I care has always been a hard-working person. worked in the child care area at Fit Club so much about it,” she said. “So much time She always taught us to stay determined no Tidbits – West. During her time in Nashville she was and emotion is invested in a wedding day. matter what life throws at you.” Wants to learn how to play the guitar able to intern for a photographer which gave That makes it fun but challenging.” Member of Business Network International (BNI) her some great experience in the industry. Two of the most important factors Connect with Eric Woods Photographer for Springfield’s Own Magazine. “I learned early on to be as organized as people interested in becoming professional at [email protected]. possible and to always love what you do so photographers must focus on are education
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 11 EDUCATION
Barber college a labor of love By Colin Patrick Brady
determined to beat the odds and make something of himself. “I consider myself a changed man,” he says, admitting that he was forced to learn several of life’s lessons the hard way. “I wanted to smash the reputation that can remain attached to a young troublemaker.” He considers his discipline as a barber and instructor evidence of success. Lockhart also takes pride in styling himself personally along with his branding, a value he says is re lected in all aspects of his work. “Everything from the color scheme to the music to the barbers’ attire” meets his exacting standard, along with an emphasis on quality haircuts and customer service at affordable prices (all haircuts at the college cost a lat $7). Posters with an old-world feel festoon the walls, displaying black and white photos of hairstyles with Brandon Lockhart of Lockhart’s PHOTO BY names like “traditional hard part,” “slicked Barber College in Decatur. COLIN PATRICK BRADY back” and “the undercut.” Senior men tend to make up the greatest portion of clientele in any given week, according to Lockhart. “When the younger crowd is at school or work Central Illinois residents may soon notice an we serve a population of seniors who in lux of highly pedigreed barbers, thanks appreciate the extra bit of professionalism to the efforts of a skilled entrepreneur and and pampering that we provide,” he says. his recently opened, already renowned “I would call senior men the foundation of training facility. Lockhart’s Barber College our business and those who most ill up is the brainchild of Brandon Lockhart, our days.” formerly of Shelbyville. Barbering has been In terms of new barbers receiving in Lockhart’s blood for some time, having certi ication, Lockhart says that the opened his irst shop in downtown Decatur state requires 1,500 hours logged at in 2012 and serving as its sole barber for a state licensed barber college. Most 10 months. “I was too busy on my own students do not attend Lockhart’s for for nearly a year,” Lockhart, 28, says. He more than 12 months, with 20 students eventually remodeled the location and a year graduating. Currently the college brought two more barbers on staff. The trio has 11 stations from which prospective manned the shop through September 2014 barbers work and learn. “The relatively when Lockhart branched off to start his small number of students was well barber college. thought out,” says Lockhart. “We did not In order to become an accredited want to saturate the local market.” He barber college, Lockhart explains, one is also believes that with a smaller pool of required to conform to what he calls “a enrollees, better quality control can be plethora of state regulations, such as a maintained. “It is easier to keep a cautious set amount of square footage. You must eye on 11 students versus 20-plus.” So far meet certain health standards, and you only two students have been terminated must have the actual commercial building for what Lockhart terms unprofessional picked out ahead of time with the lease behavior while on the job. signed before they will even consider He describes Lockhart’s as a “traditional your application.” Lockhart adds that barber college” – that is, one that focuses “you must be a licensed barber teacher in primarily upon men’s hairstyles. Women order to be the director of the school.” are not excluded from receiving haircuts, The college has begun to attract a though it is preferred that they stick to a diverse base of students hailing from all shorter, cropped style. over central Illinois and employs four Proud of his central Illinois roots, instructors, including Spring ield native Lockhart continues to expand his barbering George Burrell. “Graduates can perform empire throughout the area. In addition to barbering work using their diploma until the barber college and the initial Decatur state testing is completed,” says Lockhart. shop, the young entrepreneur opened a For his own training, Lockhart barber shop in Mt. Zion in June of last year attended the Illinois Quad Cities Barber and has plans to open another location in and Hairstyling College in Moline. “I Shelbyville in March. attended a nine-month barber program For more information and to take a and a nine-month instructor program. I virtual tour of Lockhart’s Barber College, was teaching three days and cutting hair visit LockhartsBarberShop.com. two days a week.” Lockhart grew up in a poor, Colin Patrick Brady is a freelance hardscrabble environment but was writer from Decatur. 12 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal BOOK REVIEW
More than just a cookbook By Mark Thoma
Freddy, Fork it Over is much more than a The book has recipes for breakfast, lunch In the meantime, parents and kids can cookbook aimed at the pre-teen crowd and dinner, not to mention how to make ind out more about the book from the and their parents. It’s a cleverly laid out, goodies for parties and snacks. Freddy, Fork it Over page on Facebook or by colorfully illustrated, 40-recipe guide to Grove calls Freddy, Fork it Over a healthy visiting freddy-fork-it-over.com. Copies of healthy meal-making with a good dose of living guide more than a cookbook. She says the book are available through the website fun facts and tips on staying it, all wrapped the cookbook is an ideal way to engage kids for $14.95. up to look like that favorite school notebook on a whole group of topics including food you were lost without. choices, where those foods come from, and Mark Thoma can be reached at The 10-year labor of love by local authors growing your own food. The book is chock [email protected]. Farah Eck and Brandy Grove follows Freddy full of fun facts and novel ways to exercise, the Fork and the rest of the Silverton family all aimed at kids making healthy choices as through their adventures learning about they grow. In fact, most pages have a fun tip, nutrition, cooking, exercise and itness. an activity or interesting fact about the food Eck says there are already enough ways being prepared. (Ever wonder why they call to trick kids into eating healthy, and she and them “Buffalo Chicken Wings”? – Freddy Grove wanted to make a book that would has the answer!) provide parents with options to engage Having self-published the volume, the Authors Farah Eck PHOTOS BY MARK THOMA them in the kitchen and beyond. and Brandy Grove challenge for best friends Eck and Grove is Like workbooks at school, Freddy, Fork to get Freddy, Fork it Over into the hands it Over is designed to be a personalized, of consumers. So far that’s meant talking marked up work in progress, proudly ingredients and instructions that made it with a lot of businesses on two different shown to visiting relatives skeptical of who into the book. continents. Grove lives in Spring ield, but cooked the masterpiece they just inished Each of the recipes is clearly marked Eck currently calls Nairobi, Kenya, home. eating. Grove says she and Eck welcome with the appropriate age level for mother’s The book went on sale late last year with a Freddy, Fork It Over recipe feedback from those younger chefs (or father’s) little helper attempting it, and limited printing and so far sales have been and their parents on their Facebook page a computer printout shows the important mostly to family and friends. However, a By Farah Salim Eck and and website. nutritional content from one serving. Each change could be coming – a big win came Brandy Moore Grove But unappreciative taste buds might recipe page also includes a professional recently when Amazon agreed to sell Published by Silverton Stories be hard to ind; the authors submitted photo, a list of ingredients, and a “taped” copies of the book online (there’s also a 2015 • 70 pages all 40 recipes to various families and card with a list of instructions. In the back Kindle version available) and Grove says (Paperback) $14.95 panels of individuals at least three times there’s even a visual guide to some of the she hopes stores like Barnes & Noble will before settling on the inal combination of various kitchen tools used in preparing food. also pick it up.
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 13 RECYCLING
PHOTO BY GINNY LEE For the future Recycling is a worthwhile but costly endeavor By Gabe House
The business world is illed with dichotomies. popular than ever. processing, which allows for a commingling returns for recyclable material, but also There’s an almost perpetual ebb and low “The amount of bins we’ve handed of a variety of recyclables, including plastics, the fact that the city of Spring ield sets the involved in any commercial endeavor. This out since the closure, I think it’s been 200 paper and metals. garbage rates. Crenshaw said they haven’t is true even with something as seemingly bins in three weeks,” said Sheri Crenshaw “Speci ically, speaking of single-stream raised their collection rates in more than 10 altruistic as the practice of recycling. of Lake Area Disposal, “and that’s just our recycling, we have a good partnership with years as a result. An alderman must propose Lake Area Disposal recently shut customers. Those are people who used our many of the communities we work with, and a rate change, she said, in order to begin the down its Sixth Street recycling drop-off (drop-off) facility even though they had we share the risk of the commodity market process of altering fees. center, citing high maintenance costs and curb-side services available. They liked the structure,” Shumaker said. “My father bought Commercial pickup and recycling – disappearing returns on the recyclables. convenience of dropping it off whenever the business 26 years ago, and sometimes which includes paper and cardboard – rates Midwest Fiber Recycling, meanwhile, was they wanted to.” recycling has a negative connotation that can be set differently, Crenshaw said, and listed as the 70th largest material recovery The drop-off location closed Dec. 18 but someone may get ripped off, thinking ‘what’s Lake Area Disposal is rather busy in those facility in the United States, according to was reopened temporarily for two weeks this really worth?’ I think just having good, departments. research conducted by IBISWorld. The after Christmas for an in lux of wrapping open relationships with our suppliers gets “We have, I think, 100 cardboard and 50 recycling company, based in Normal, tallied paper and gift boxes. It was permanently us through down markets like this to get us paper commercial customers,” Crenshaw 149,764,000 pounds of recyclables in 2014. closed in early January. There had been talk back to good markets.” said. “They are just like garbage containers. “Recycling is a commodity just of the city of Spring ield stepping in, an idea The talk of low return for recyclables is Some of the commercial routes, we pick like traditional agricultural products,” Crenshaw was quick to dismiss. part of a dif icult conversation. Shumaker up a two-yarder three times a week. It all explained Todd Shumaker, Midwest Fiber’s “We won’t work with the city,” Crenshaw said that recycling gained prominence depends on what kind of business it is.” co-owner and director of sales. “There are said. “No, we’re privately owned and funded. as an alternative to traditional waste Commingling or single-stream recycling a number of factors that affect the value, The political aspect and paperwork … and, management. Rather than continuing to ill isn’t often feasible for many businesses, and a lot of those are out of our control. It honestly, I don’t think they could fund us.” land ills already nearing capacity, people Crenshaw said. The amount of material depends on overseas economy, the value of Spring ield is now left without a drop- sought to reduce, reuse and recycle, as produced often doesn’t warrant a pickup. the dollar, the price of oil. All these factors off location. Midwest Fiber Recycling does the old slogan went. The fact that some of Paper and cardboard, however, are usually come into play. have a facility in Spring ield – Shumaker those materials actually brought in revenue produced in much greater volume. “The real challenge is devising systems believed they purchased it in 2012 – and to waste haulers, businesses and/or Shumaker, though, said that recycling in that can be sustainable through bad markets would one day like to turn it into a full- communities taking part in recycling was – and by – businesses is quite often a result as well as good markets. Unfortunately, a lot ledged recycling facility. There’s no clear just a fortunate coincidence. of home-based recycling. of programs get set up when the market is timetable for that, though. “Some communities may have gotten “In central Illinois, most people have good, but if it goes down, the program can’t “We de initely see some possibility rid of recycling programs, but I think that’s access to recycling at their house, and sustain itself. There’s a volume side to it, but for expansion to our Spring ield facility,” shortsighted,” Shumaker said. “Just because they go to work wanting to practice that there is a balance as well of the commodity Shumaker said. we have a small blip in the market, there same recycling as well,” Shumaker said. and its marketable value.” Midwest Fiber Recycling already has may be some overreacting. We’ve been “I think it’s a social responsibility. It’s the For Lake Area Disposal, the costs simply active processing facilities in Normal, successful in planning for down markets right thing to do. And sometimes it will outweighed the return, at least in the case of Decatur, Peoria and Terra Haute, Indiana. and it’s happened before. People shouldn’t bring some value, some money back to the the drop-off center. Its metal buyback was The business has commercial recycling stop recycling, there are still markets for bottom line.” unaffected, as was its commercial cardboard aspects, a paper-shredding service and even the material.” and paper recycling programs. And its a composting program. Its Normal facility Crenshaw said part of the problem for Gabe House is a freelance writer curbside recycling service is actually more specializes in single-stream recyclable Lake Area Disposal wasn’t just the shrinking in Spring ield.
14 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal BROADCAST MEDIA
The fight over digital spectrum space By Ann Strahle
Breaking into the broadcast media business over the age of 65, and how a large number is usually not easy. It takes a good education, of them still use over-the-air television worthwhile internships and sometimes a as their source of information. One of the little luck. But one Illinois university may questions posed was ‘Do you have any ways not be able to provide the same kind of to continue to get information to this age broadcast education they have in the past group of people?’ and there wasn’t really a because of the possible loss of their in- great response to that.” house PBS af iliate. In a recent staff editorial, the Journal Spring ield resident Blake Wood got Gazette and Times Courier in Mattoon agreed, his start in broadcasting as a student at saying that WEIU provides local broadcast Eastern Illinois University. Along with news to an area that is not well-served by his coursework, Wood worked at the PBS far- lung stations such as WILL-TV from af iliate on campus, WEIU-TV. “It helped me Champaign and WSIU-TV in Carbondale. get my irst job, that’s the most important WEIU provides local weather and news thing. It’s a huge resume builder to work through shows such as “NewsWatch.” Neal at an actual PBS station that broadcasts said the station is exploring online streaming Tarble Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University. Pictured at the podium PHOTO BY BLAKE WOOD over the air, and when I started applying is Eastern Illinois University president David Glassman, seated is WEIU services such as YouTube and other for jobs, the news directors would ask me general manager Jack Neal. social media platforms for dissemination. about the station. They would say, ‘Wait, National PBS programs would continue it’s a real PBS station and it broadcasts to to be shown on other stations within the the community?’” Immediately following bandwidth in specialized frequency bands. frequency for WHUT-TV, the nation’s irst multi-station PBS market as well as online. graduation, Wood went on to work for The FCC will then sell that bandwidth to African-American-owned public television Neal said the station is exploring co- WCIA-TV. He now works in public relations companies requiring it. station. This has been met with a great deal production opportunities with WILL-TV at in Spring ield. Neal said the opening bid for WEIU’s of opposition. the University of Illinois which would allow But Wood’s positive college experience frequency is around $105.5 million but that During a forum in January on Eastern’s WEIU’s locally produced stories to be aired may not be a reality for future students at is not a guarantee of the amount of money campus, WEIU’s general manager outlined by them. Similar arrangements would also Eastern. Last month, the station manager at WEIU would receive. He said the opening what could happen if the station’s frequency be sought with cable companies. WEIU-TV announced they were considering bids were created to drum up station is auctioned off. He told a crowd consisting Wood’s ultimate hope is that WEIU auctioning off their frequency to the Federal interest. Should WEIU sell off the spectrum of community members, alumni and current remains an over-the-air broadcast station, Communications Commission. allocated for its television operations, the students that the station could eventually be providing a real-life television experience In a press release, WEIU general manager station would cease function within 60 days. moved to a lower number on the spectrum for the students which he says is not always Jack Neal outlined the FCC’s reasoning The university had to make a decision or cease broadcasting altogether. In this possible with preproduced programming for the auction and what it means for the by Jan. 12 to express interest in the FCC instance, all locally produced programming online or on cable. “I hope that WEIU stays future of the station and Eastern. Stations auction in order to be eligible for it. But the would exist online or be broadcast on other the way it currently is. There are some things have been asked by the FCC to volunteer university can bow out of the auction, which cable stations. that can happen with the spectrum auction. to have their frequencies auctioned off, starts March 29, between now and then. Wood, who attended the forum, said, “As They could be moved to a lower channel. I which means stations will either go off the The university has chosen not to make its an alum, that is something I am concerned am perfectly ine with that, as long as they air or transition to another frequency. Neal decision public at this time. about. There are other PBS stations around keep broadcasting over the airwaves.” said channel 50, the channel WEIU sits on, Because of the lack of a state budget, the area, but WEIU has a unique niche in The FCC is enforcing a quiet period for might be referred to as “digital beachfront Eastern Illinois University faces serious the Charlestown area because they not only interested stations, which began on Jan. property,” the highest channel in the current economic issues, as do the other institutions provide PBS programming but local news to 12. This means no discussion can take allotment of frequencies for TV. “One way of higher learning in the state. While this that area. It’s an area that is not often served place regarding the process or potential or the other, WEIU-TV will need to leave potential windfall may appear fortuitous for by other cities.” involvement because of anti-collusion laws. channel 50 when this process concludes,” Eastern, the university is not alone in their The concern over the potential loss of This period is scheduled to end in the third Neal said. consideration of a spectrum auction. For local news coverage was brought up at the quarter of 2016. The reasoning behind the FCC spectrum example, Howard University in Washington, forum by a number of people, including auction is somewhat complicated, but in a D.C., has been struggling inancially for Wood. “I still think that a lot of people in Ann Strahle is an assistant professor nutshell, Congress voted to increase our several years. In the fall, the university the area rely on WEIU-TV for their local in the communication department at country’s digital connectivity and charged had to cut 84 positions. Similar to Eastern, news and information,” he said. “There University of Illinois Spring ield. the FCC with inding ways to free up Howard is considering auctioning off the was discussion at the forum about people
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Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 15 SPECIAL SECTION: COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Nudo continues to grow under new ownership By Roberta Codemo
Nudo Products, Inc. has a long history dating and Marlite, Inc. – manufactures Panel products are manufactured using ordering process, fast turn times and its own back to 1954 when the late Sam Nudo, Sr. and laminated panels for the building and a variety of substrates including composites, transportation network. his brother founded Economy Awning and construction industries. The company is gypsum, plywood and oriented strand board, In 2015, the company received Tile Co. Sam and his wife, Wanda, purchased an industry leader in its field and partners and inishes like aluminum, iberglass, high- the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) his brother’s share of the business in with customers in the architectural density polyethylene and high-pressure certification. “We try to be good 1962 and began manufacturing laminated design, building products, signage and laminate. As the largest laminator in the environmental stewards,” said Rosser, products with the help of their sons. transportation industries to provide country, it performs more than one million who added, “Commercial developers are Today, the company operates out of six customized solutions to meet their needs. laminations a year. increasingly requesting FSC-certified buildings totaling close to 500,000 square “Nudo is a pretty special company,” said The key to the company’s success is its wood products because use of these feet on the corner of South Grand and Darryl Rosser, president and CEO. Its unique customer base which includes Burger King, products helps them attain LEED status Taylor with manufacturing and distribution custom batch manufacturing operations Macy’s, Planet Fitness, Rite Aid, Urban from the U.S. Green Building Council.” facilities nationwide, including Ohio, Texas lets the company service a wide range Out itters and Wendy’s. It has maintained The company has a deep commitment to and California. The company has 400 of customer requirements. It can tailor long-term customer relations with some the FSC mission to promote environmentally employees, 200 of which work out of the products to any cut size or speci ication. companies for more than 10 years and sound, socially bene icial and economically Spring ield headquarters. “We have a diverse product mix,” delivers responsive, consistent and solution- prosperous management of the world’s In 2008, the family sold the company continued Rosser. “The company is a one- oriented customer service. forests and is committed to providing a to RFE Investment Partners, a private stop shop and that’s what makes it unique “From the irst order and every better environment for our planet today and equity investment group in New Canaan, in the industry. We offer a complete building subsequent one after that, customers can our childrens’ tomorrow. Connecticut, and in 2015 RFE sold it to package to the customer.” expect the company to deliver the right A segment of their customer base also Grupo Verzatec, an international company Nudo specializes in ceiling, exterior, product at the right price at the right time,” demands that their products meet more with headquarters in Monterrey, Mexico, loor, sign and wall panels, as well as a wide according to Rosser. Its customer satisfaction stringent environmental standards going all and the parent company of Stabilit America. range of panel accessories, for agricultural score is the highest in the industry and the way back to the forest and the process The family of Nudo brands – Prime and commercial facilities. It is also one of the management’s goal is to simplify the used to convert trees into the inished Panels, Inc., Midwest Folding Products largest manufacturers of trailer swing doors. process for the customer, including a simple product. By selecting FSC-certi ied products,
16 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal PHOTO COURTESY OF NUDO
customers are able to maintain their who we are,” said Rosser. “It’s what drives and the way the company gives back to charitable organizations and its employees commitment to using products derived from us.” The company has identi ied key those less fortunate in the community. The are involved with a number of different responsibly managed forests. elements that are important to it: focused, company strives to create an environment community activities. “We issue a certi icate of authenticity to professional, customer sensitive, team that is rewarding and makes it enjoyable for “Today, the company remains strong,” ensure the product meets their requirements,” oriented, trustworthy, innovative, respectful, employees to come to work every day. said Rosser. “It has strong inancials and a said Rosser. The company tries to provide its consistent and giving back. The company created Nudo Cares, a strong leadership team at all levels.” customers with the materials they need in the This culture is exempli ied in the daily volunteer group of employees who have most responsible manner possible. work environment at Nudo, from the the motto of “Helping the Spring ield Roberta Codemo is a full-time freelance Every company has its own unique products the employees produce to the Community One Person at a Time.” To date, writer. She can be reached culture. “Our company culture de ines services they provide to the customers it has given more than $50,000 to local at [email protected].
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 17 Sources: As listed on the Capital Association of Realtors website: http://seebuildings.com/fs_crenmembers.php COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE (Members listed alphabetically)
AGENT BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS EMAIL PHONE MOBILE FAX
Dennis Albanese Albanese Realty Corp. 319 E. Madison, Ste 3A, Springfi eld, IL, 62701 [email protected] 217-522-7900 217-899-3400 309-210=7253
David Barber Illini Properties 22 Virginia Lane, Springfi eld IL 62712 [email protected] 217-529-1236 217-652-1064 217-529=8358
John Clark Real Estate Group 3701 W. Wabash, Springfi eld IL 62711 [email protected] 217-787-7000 217-787=7779
Mark Cullen Coldwell Banker Commercial Dev 427 East Monroe St., Suite 400, Springfi eld, IL, 62701 [email protected] 217-547-6650 217-303-9050 217-726=3181
Bernard Curvey Curvey Real Estate, Inc. 611 Springfi eld Road, P. O. Box 677, Taylorville IL 62568 [email protected] 217-824-4996 217-287=2111
Jerome Drewes Landmark Real Estate, Inc. 3085 Stevenson Drive #101, Springfi eld IL 62703 [email protected] 217-529-1200 217-529=1235
Jason Evers NAI True 4525 Wabash Ave., Suite A, Springfi eld IL 62711 [email protected] 217-787-2800 217-899-8864 217-787=2802
Tom Frost Real Estate Group 3701 W. Wabash, Springfi eld IL 62711 [email protected] 217-787-7000 217-652-8972 217-787=7779
Glen Garrison Garrison Group, Inc. 319 E. Madison, Ste. E, Springfi eld IL 62791 [email protected] 217-241-0202 217-241=4202 217-241=4202
Kathy Garst Real Estate Group 3701 W. Wabash, Springfi eld IL 62711 217-787-7000 217-306-6063 217-787=7779
Kevin Graham Century 21 Real Estate Assoc 2030 Timberbrook, Springfi eld IL 62702 [email protected] 217-789-7200 217-638-5100 217-789=2600
Sandra Hamilton Re/Max Professionals 2475 W. Monroe, Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-787-7215 217-778-1010 217-787=8957
Jeffrey Hamrick Myers Rice Auction & Realty 115 Chatham Road, Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-787-3200 217-741-1961
Richard Hohmann Hohmann Agency 1850 W. Morton, Jacksonville IL 62650 [email protected] 217-245-6166 217-245=6167
Kirk Jefferis Cityscape Real Estate, Inc. 2160 S. Sixth St., Springfi eld IL 62703 [email protected] 217-522-8800 217-971-2258 217-522=8808
Douglas Kent Charles E. Robbins Real Estate 2144 S. MacArthur, Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-525-2112 217-725-5161 217-525=2275
John Kilroy Coldwell Banker Commercial Dev 427 E. Monroe, Ste. 400, Springfi eld IL 62701 [email protected] 217-726-3272 217-816-5788 217-726=3181
Rick Kramer Springfi eld Real Estate, LLC 410 S. Grand Ave. West, Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-525-2288 217-306-0999 217-535=4179
James Kuhar Real Estate Group 3701 W. Wabash, Springfi eld IL 62711 [email protected] 217-787-7000 217-415-5555 217-787=7779
18 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal AGENT BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS EMAIL PHONE MOBILE FAX
Lily Albanese Layden Albanese Realty Corp. 319 E. Madison, Ste 3A, Springfi eld, IL, 62701 217-522-7900 217-741-4499 309-210=7253
Lindsey Leonard Coldwell Banker Commercial Dev 427 E. Monroe, Ste. 400, Springfi eld IL 62701 [email protected] 217-547-6650 217-899-4888 217-726=3181
Ed Mahoney Re/Max Professionals 2475 W. Monroe, Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-787-7215 217-494-6468 217-787=8957
Bill Marriott, Jr. Real Estate Group 3701 W. Wabash, Springfi eld IL 62711 [email protected] 217-787-7000 217-741-0198 217-787=7779
Tim Mathis Coldwell Banker Commercial Dev 427 E. Monroe, Ste. 400, Springfi eld IL 62701 [email protected] 217-726-3278 217-377-1944 217-726=3181
Steve Myers Myers Commercial Real Estate 1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfi eld IL 62701 [email protected] 217-747-0019 217-306-4137 217-747=0026
Samuel Nichols NAI True 4525 Wabash Ave., Suite A, Springfi eld IL 62711 [email protected] 217-787-2800 217-494-0800 217-787=2802
Michael Niehaus Windsor Realty 3026 Happy Landing Drive, Springfi eld IL 62711 [email protected] 217-793-4007 217-341-4707 217-793=4553
Sam Perks Re/Max Professionals 2475 W. Monroe, Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-787-7215 217-775-3065 217-787=8957
Jim Peters The Real Estate Firm, Inc. 1340 S. State St., Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-547-5500 217-899-8150 217-522=5906
Dennis Polk The Real Estate Firm, Inc. 1340 S. State St., Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-547-5500 217-725-3131 217-522=5906
Blake Pryor Coldwell Banker Commercial Dev 427 E. Monroe, Ste. 400, Springfi eld IL 62701 [email protected] 217- 726-3192 217-725-9518 217-726=3181
Larry Sapp Lincoln Land Development 3201 S. Meadowbrook Rd, Suite B, Springfi eld IL 62791 [email protected] 217-793-3339 217-793-3339 217-793=8393
Art Seppi Charles E. Robbins Real Estate 2144 S. MacArthur, Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-525-2112 217-652-7755 217-525=2275
James Skeeters Re/Max Professionals 2475 W. Monroe, Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-787-7215 217-971-6775 217-787=8957
Todd Smith Todd P. Smith Real Estate 3000 Professional Dr., Springfi eld IL 62703 [email protected] 217-553-5439 217-553-5439
Philip Spengler Wanless-Spengler, Ltd. 2731 S. MacArthur Blvd., Ste 100, Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-793-2555 217-622-6226 217-793=2555
Dan Sperry Real Estate Group 3701 W. Wabash, Springfi eld IL 62711 [email protected] 217-787-7000 217-725-2467 217-787=7779
Curtis Tillett Coldwell Banker Commercial Dev 427 E. Monroe, Ste. 400, Springfi eld IL 62701 [email protected] 217-547-6650 217-553-7022 217-726=3181
Josh Vehovic Hurwitz Enterprises One Lawrence Square, Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-544-4002 217-816-3813 217-544=5711
Melissa Vorreyer Re/Max Professionals 2475 W. Monroe, Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-787-7215 217-652-0875 217-787=8957
Betty Webb Webb & Associates Realty 920 S. Spring, Suite 2400, Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] 217-726-8000 217-341-4924 217-744=8090
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 19 LINCOLN
Still in progress, the IDOT High Speed Rail upgrade of Lincoln’s passenger station PHOTOS BY STACIE LEWIS has brought new life at the epicenter of downtown revitalization efforts.
A force awakens in Lincoln By Catherine O’Connor
The historic train station in the city of upgrade has spurred the creation of a new Chicago, where they will be restored to be from national chain Carmike Cinemas. With Lincoln is experiencing the latest of downtown tax increment inancing (TIF) used for future charter or excursion service. its classic neon lights heralding the name several makeovers in its 105-year lifespan. district where a local business revitalization Illinois received a total of $57.1 million “Lincoln,” the theater is one of very few left Improvements as part of the Illinois and a major theater grand opening has dollars from the American Recovery and in the country which has been in continuous Department of Transportation (IDOT) already taken shape. Reinvestment Act grant. With its share, use since its opening as a single stage High Speed Rail (HSR) track upgrade The irst modernization of Lincoln’s the city of Lincoln put on quite a show in vaudeville house in 1923. on the Chicago-St. Louis corridor have 1911 depot was an addition built in the early October, as extra large cranes and Lanterman, along with partners and led to a depot renovation project now 1970s which housed a once popular specialized lat bed trailers were brought investors, has been busy for the past ive underway that will include a new boarding restaurant and catering business. Through in to remove the sidelined train cars from years creating the elements that he and platform, accessible parking, a drop-off the ’70s and ’80s, the funky depot eatery the depot site, making way for remodeling Mayor Marty Neitzel agree will make area and long-term off-street parking with featured seating in a train lounge car, a at the passenger station. Lincoln an entertainment destination not pedestrian and bike access, according to dining car and two cabooses, as well as Meanwhile, just across Kickapoo just for local residents, but also attracting IDOT passenger rail marketing manager artifacts from the golden age of train travel. Street from the train depot project is the out of town tourists. As an incentive for Scott Speegle. As part of the most recent upgrade, the site of a new venture developed by David growth and development, the city created In best-case scenario economic Chicago-based railroad conglomerate Iowa Lanterman, a downtown Lincoln advocate. a downtown TIF district in 2012, which development fashion, the IDOT investment Paci ic Holdings was selected by IDOT and In 2011, Lanterman made a bold strategic provided a grant for $2 million of the total of federal HSR funding for the station Lincoln to move the antique rail cars to move to purchase the Lincoln Theater 4 $6.6 million theater project.
20 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal Images on a mural in downtown Lincoln symbolize efforts to Interior renovations of Lincoln’s 1911 train depot are currently underway. preserve the community’s history with an eye toward progress.
According to the mayor, the TIF has two of the four older screens with a six Another addition to the downtown restaurants and now the theater.” also allowed the establishment of a facade screen expansion, resulting in what is now square on Pulaski Street is the Spirited According to Johnson, there has been grant program, which provides $10,000 the block-long Lincoln Grand 8 multiplex. Republic microbrewery, offering local a need for public education to answer or up to 50 percent of project costs for Both the theater/restaurant project and the craft beers and fine wines with indoor and concerns about why public funds are being exterior facade renovation projects to rail passenger station are located within outdoor seating. Its back door provides used to help private business. “There is downtown businesses. An important Lincoln’s historic district, so care was taken access onto a patio near the entrance tangible evidence of success when residents link in this process is the work of an to respect the architectural characteristics to Guzzardo’s Italian Villa restaurant, a say to me, ‘now I don’t have to go out of town economic development director, a full- of the area, according to Johnson. fixture in Lincoln for more than 40 years. to see a movie,’” Johnson remarked. time position funded by a hotel/motel At the corner of Clinton and Kickapoo, Around the corner on Kickapoo, the newly And those moviegoers no doubt found it tax. Also, city administrator Clay Johnson the new eight-screen theater is flanked opened Deep Roots Bakery and Cafe has especially signi icant that the opening of the brings professional public administration by the historic Sandel’s Service station, a also sprung up. expanded Lincoln Grand 8 coincided with knowledge and perspective at this exciting 1930s building that is the planned site of Mayor Neitzel, a lifelong resident, said, the holiday premiere of the blockbuster time in Lincoln’s history. a new restaurant offering access to one of “downtown Lincoln looks better than it has ilm, Star Wars 7: The Force Awakens. The theater project involved the the auditoriums. This would allow for a in many years. I’d like to see us develop bus demolition of two older buildings on dinner theater concept, which is still in the or train tours, to bring people here because Catherine O’Connor can be reached at Kickapoo Street to create space to replace planning stages, according to Lanterman. there is so much interest in our resale shops, [email protected].
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 21 Sources: The builders. COMMERCIAL BUILDERS (Ranked by number of full-time employees)
PHONE (-) BUSINESS NAME FAX (=) NUMBER OF STREET ADDRESS WEBSITE (www.) FULL-TIME PARTNERS / AREAS OF % SUB- YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP E-MAIL EMPLOYEES PRINCIPALS SPECIALTY CONTRACTED RECENT NOTABLE PROJECTS EST’D
I-55 overlay from Lincoln north to McClean County 217-546-6192 United Contractors Midwest, Inc. Asphalt Paving, Concrete line; Widen Route 29 to four lanes between Spring- 217-546=1904 Robert Bruner, Pres; fi eld-Rochester-Taylorville; Wabash Ave. new construc- 3151 Robbins Road 170 Paving, Bridge Building, 15 2001 ucm.biz Mike Cullinan, Chairman tion adding lanes, asphalt paving, and earthwork; 1 Springfi eld IL 62704 Earthwork [email protected] 1-55 resurfacing north of the Lake Springfi eld bridge to Southwind Road.
Illinois: Memorial Medical Center Expansion Project, Design-Build, Springfi eld Clinic 1st North, Brandt Consolidated 217-522-2826 Construction Building Addition, Passavant Area Hospital, Abraham O’Shea Builders 888-930=2009 Michael E. O’Shea, Pres; Management, General Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Taylorville Memorial 3401 Constitution Drive osheabuilders.com 155 David L. “Bud” O’Shea, Contracting, 70 Medical Center, Kerasotes Branch of the Springfi eld 1902 2 Springfi eld IL 62711 [email protected] CEO Pre-Construction Services, YMCA/Sportscare, Matheny-Withrow Elementary Remodels, Additions School, Springfi eld Pepsi Bottling Co., Central Illinois and Maintenance Foodbank, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Restoration Project, Orthopedic Center of Illinois.
Illinois: A. Lincoln Presidential Library Parking Garage, 217-753-0027 Union Station Restoration, MacArthur Blvd Highway Steven Halverson, Pres; Gen. Contracting, Bridges, Halverson Construction Co., Inc. 217-753=1904 Bridges/Interchange/Extension, St. Joseph Home Larry Antonacci, VP; Commercial/Industrial Dementia Wing Addn., Erin’s Pavilion, Motomart 620 N. 19th St. halversonconstruction.com 80 30 1978 Kyle Zellers, VP; Construction, Const Mgt, Convenience Store Gas Station, SMTD - Springfi eld 3 Springfi eld IL 62702 stevenh@halversonconstruc- Wendiline Schluter, CFO Steel Erection, Pre-Cast Mass Transit District, Camp Lincoln, Renovate tion.com Jacksonville High School, IHoP, CEFCU, County Market (2nd & Carpenter), PCCC phase 2&3.
217-787-1640 Design-Build, Gen Jones-Blythe Construction Company 217-787=1666 Contractor, Construction Spfl d, Ill.: Springfi eld, IL: St. John’s Hospital, Memorial 1030 W. Reynolds St. 60 John F. Blythe 60 1930 jones-blythe.com Management, Industrial Medical Center. Illinois: Enbridge Pipeline 4 Springfi eld IL 62702 [email protected] Construction
22 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal PHONE (-) BUSINESS NAME FAX (=) NUMBER OF STREET ADDRESS WEBSITE (www.) FULL-TIME PARTNERS / AREAS OF % SUB- YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP E-MAIL EMPLOYEES PRINCIPALS SPECIALTY CONTRACTED RECENT NOTABLE PROJECTS EST’D
217-544-9871 Sangamo Construction 217-544=9873 Allan Reyhan, Jr.; Bridge/ Highway Illinois: IL 336 Macomb - 3 structures, I-55 / IL 96 - 3 2100 E. Moffat 50 20 structures / I-57 - 2 rehab structures / Assumption - 5 new 1990 sangamo.net Matthew P. Reyhan Construction 5 Springfi eld IL 62702 structures. offi [email protected]
Horace Mann Garden Project; First Presbyterian Church, 217-787-1384 R. D. Lawrence Construction Co. Ltd. Jacksonville, IL; Building Restoration and Update; 217-787=3856 General, Contracting, Logan Correctional Facility Upgrade for Residential 603 N. Amos Ave. 45 John Goetz 60 1984 rdlawrence.com Design-Build Treatment Unit; Horace Mann Cafeteria Upgrade; 6 Springfi eld IL 62702 [email protected] Lincoln Vault Restoration – Upgrade; Meredosia Jr./Sr. High School Renovation.
General Contractors, Newman-Alton Inc. 217-753-1986 Patrick Newman; Non-Union Construction Prairie State Bank, Williamsville Library, Country Lane 719 Estill Drive 217-753=1988 26 40 Retirement, Henry Technologies, Boy Scouts of America, 1992 Steve Alton Management, 7 Springfi eld IL 62707 [email protected] Ruler Foods. Design-Build
General Contracting, 217-525-1456 Evans Construction Construction Manage- 217-525=2886 Springfi eld, IL.: Memorial Medical Center Renovations, 1900 E. Washington St. 20 Donald Evans, Pres ment, Design / Build, 60 SIU School of Medicine Library, St. Joseph’s Remodel, 1913 evansconst.com 8 Springfi eld IL 62703 Commercial / Industrial Mother House Demo and Remodel [email protected] Construction
General Contractor, 217-585-1200 Siciliano Inc. Richard E. Lawrence, Historical Restoration, Historical restoration Booth-Bateman/Kennedy-Ferguson 217-585=1211 Building downtown Springfi eld, IL; AMEREN Services 1968 3601 Winchester Road 20 Pres; Aubrie Megginson, Design-Build, 15 sicilianoinc.com – Multiple projects throughout state; State Retirement 8 Springfi eld IL 62707 CFO; Kim Lawrence, Sec Commercial/Industrial [email protected] Systems new security upgrades. Construction, Site Work
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 23 Sources: The Electrical Contractors. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS (Ranked by number of full-time employees) PHONE (-) BUSINESS NAME FAX (=) NUMBER OF STREET ADDRESS WEBSITE (www.) FULL-TIME PARTNERS / UNION YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP E-MAIL EMPLOYEES PRINCIPALS AFFILIATED RECENT NOTABLE PROJECTS EST’D SIU Simmon’s Cancer Center, Porta High School - Wind Turbine Project, Illinois Primary Healthcare, Anderson Electric, Inc. (217) 529-5471 Concordia Village various projects, White Oaks Mall rehab, First United Methodist Church, SMTD, St. (217) 529=0412 Yes 3501 Sixth St. Hwy. W., Suite # 1 anderson-electric.com 240 Employee Owned John’s Hospital reroute systems and demo, Spring Creek Water Treatment Plant, CWLP contract 3 pump 1918 1 Springfi eld IL 62703 [email protected] stations, Passavant Hospital medical offi ce building, Meijer renovation, Ball Elementary addition - Chatham, Memorial Medical Center surgery expansion & patient care tower.
Springfi eld: State Capitol / Supreme Court / PCCC renovations, Kindred Healthcare, Memorial Medical Center, Springfi eld B & B Electric, Inc. (217) 528-9666 Clinic First - North, St. John’s Sixth St. - Lincolnshire, New Orthopedic Center, LLCC - Workforce Center, Prairie Diagnostic (217) 528=5481 Center, New Vision Care, Sacred Heart-Griffi n addition, YMCA, Glenwood Elementary School; Lincoln: A. Lincoln Memorial 3000 Reilly Drive bnbelectric.net 88 Todd M. Brinkman Yes 1962 2 Springfi eld IL 62703 [email protected] Hospital and Offi ce Building; Jacksonville: Passavant Hospital; Taylorville: Taylorville Memorial Hospital, Medical Offi ce Building, MMC- Learning Center, Altorfer, and Calvary Church.
Egizii Electric (217) 528-4001 Dallman Generating Station (CWLP), President Abraham Lincoln Museum, Industrial Nuclear Power, (217) 528=1677 Kennedy Space Center, Boeing Aircraft, Wilkes Barre, PA, Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturing, various 3009 Singer Ave. 42 Robert W. Egizii Yes 1948 3 eeiholding.com lock and dam projects, Mars Pet Care, Memorial Stadium (U of I), Ft. Lauderdale Airport, Martin Springfi eld IL 62703 [email protected] Marietta, Mox-Oxide Nuclear Facility (SC). Ryan Electrical Solutions (217) 698-4877 Various Commercial, Residential and Audio Visual Projects. Agriculture. Back-up and portable generator 1305 W. Enos Ave. (217) 698=8481 30 Dennis Ryan No 1995 ryanelectricalsolutions.com sales, installation and services. 4 Springfi eld IL 62702 [email protected] Ruby Electric (217) 787-4949 (217) 787=2043 Various Commercial and Residential Projects, Standby Generator Systems Commercial 341 S. Meadowbrook Road rubyelectric.com 23 John Ruby No and Residential. 1978 5 Springfi eld IL 62711 [email protected]
Lindsey Electric (217) 544-6789 Catherine A. Lindsey - Pres., J. (217) 544=9591 3260 Terminal Ave. lindsey-electric.com 12 Michael Lindsey - V.P., Lori A. Yes Various Commercial & Residential Projects. 1972 6 Springfi eld IL 62707 [email protected] Lindsey Von Behren - Corp. Sec.
Jim Watts Electric 217-652-9950 2801 E. Sangamon Ave. [email protected] 11 Jim Watts No Various residential and commercial, generators, audio/visual, security systems 2011 7 Springfi eld IL 62702 www.jimwattselectric.com
Mansfi eld Electric Co. (217) 523-0811 Sangamon County Complex, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, UIS - University Hall, The Bridge 4425 N. Peoria Road (217) 528=3111 10 H. Edward Midden, III Yes 1949 Short Stay Nursing Home, Enos Elementary School, Hy-Vee. 8 Springfi eld IL 62702 ed@mansfi eld-electric.com Harney Electric 217-636-9000 Virginia School District, Springfi eld Pepsi, LRS, SIU School of Medicine, Brown County Schools, 217-636=8927 1499 W. State Route 29 10 Jerry Judd Yes Illinois Veteran’s Home, Springfi eld Metro Sanitary District, IDOT Warehouse Buildings 8 Athens IL 62613 [email protected] Carmean Electric Inc. (217) 789-1155 (217) 789=9578 Various Residential and Commercial projects. 24-hour emergency service, maintenance, new wiring, 2863 Singer Ave. [email protected] 8 Wayne Shephard Yes re-wiring, utility work, solar design and installation, LED lighting. 1970 9 Springfi eld IL 62703 carmeanelectricofspringfi eld.com
24 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 25 AVIATION
LRS helps expand aviation program By Job Conger
On Jan. 8, a group of local dignitaries Kleek was director of the aviation school. activities requiring more advanced skills. came together to formally announce Levi, Although drawings were prepared, funding “They want to hire a handful of our best Ray & Shoup’s contribution of $850,000 was not forthcoming. students before they graduate. Even during to permit construction of expanded David Pietrzak joined the faculty in 2008 the last recession, every graduate of our educational facilities on the airport’s south and became program director in 2013. He program who wanted to work, found a quadrant off J. David Jones Parkway. The explained. “We started talking with Standard job right away,” said Hanna. “Wage scales announcement was made by Mayor Jim Aero and the Chamber of Commerce last begin at $59,000 per year. These are very Langfelder; Mark Hanna, executive director spring. I attended some meetings and signi icant jobs.” of Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport; Dr. Senator Durbin even helped. There just The Federal Aviation Administration Charlotte Warren, president of Lincoln Land wasn’t money for capital improvements has certified the program to teach up to PHOTO COURTESY OF LLCC.EDU/AVIATION Community College; and Richard Levi, CEO to build the building. Then Dick Levi came 75 students with a ratio of one teacher for of Levi, Ray & Shoup. In addition to greater forward with the January contribution every 25 students. With this additional about 60 percent of aviation trade students classroom capacity, the new building announcement. That was the lynchpin,” he capacity, they intend to recruit students to go to work for the aviation industry. “The will have a computer lab and expanded said. “There will be help from other sources fill it. rest are siphoned off by head hunters to go administrative of ices. It will be named the for equipment.” “We need to let students, even in junior to work in related industries like NASCAR, Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Aviation Center of The current class began Jan. 19 with high, know that this is a career option for manufacturing and wind industry,” he Lincoln Land Community College. expectations of enrolling 10 students. them. A lot of educators are pushing (four- said. “Students must show proficiencies Standard Aero, an aircraft maintenance, Financial assistance for some students year college programs),” Hanna said. “This in many skills – electrical, mechanical, repair and overhaul company located on is provided through the WIA (Workforce is not grimy, greasy, monkey wrench kind sheet metal, pneumatics, hydraulics – to the airport’s north quadrant, has indicated Investment Act) which provides retraining of work. When I was a technician, I used to graduate.” plans to signi icantly add to its local work for workers displaced by the failure of go home with clean clothes and didn’t get Groundbreaking for the facility is force in the future. While of icials credited previous employers. the car dirty. I want high schools to sponsor planned for spring. the recent announcement to Standard Some members of the current class will career days we can attend to promote our For more information and updates, visit Aero’s intentions, the value of growing be working as interns for Standard Aero program. Some schools allow students to www.llcc.edu/aviation. LLCC’s aviation program has been obvious before they graduate, helping mechanics, come out here and shadow our students. I for some time. Expanding the program was learning basic tasks and allowing their wish more schools would.” Job Conger is a freelance irst considered six years ago, when Jim van supervisors to concentrate their time on According to statistics cited by Hanna, writer in Spring ield.
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Airport commerce park prepares for takeoff David A. Kelm
When national food wholesaler Sysco continued Hanna. “We expect the capstone Utilities, streets, sewer and soil composition accommodate hotels, restaurants and strip acquired Roberts Foods several years back, of this project to be completed during the have already been contemplated and are centers. Current traf ic numbers indicate an effort began at Abraham Lincoln Capital irst quarter of 2016.” The inal touches are available for developers. While the park that 17,000 cars per day travel past the park Airport that will soon begin bearing fruit for being completed on the environmental work will technically be outside the fence of the and there are plans for traf ic control to be the Spring ield economy. After the buyout, that is necessary for potential developers and airport, the property falls at the south end installed at Veterans and Lincoln Avenue to Roberts Sysco Food Service sought a location investors as well as a inal review and release of Runway 18-36. “If a tenant approached ease access into the park. more convenient for the business, with by the FAA, which is expected in the next few us with an aeronautical need we could Currently, Airport Commerce Park is ready access to highways and space to grow. weeks. “In order for a non-aviation business certainly accommodate that with access and being farmed not for solar energy but corn While the company eventually relocated to lease space, the FAA must provide a release onsite hangar options,” Hanna said. and beans. The SAA has put in place an effort to Logan County, the process launched an for concurrent use at the park,” said Hanna. Airports of every size are developing to transform the rolling ields and wooded examination of land use that has resulted in While there are a number of similar or have already launched commercial area into a new economic development hub the creation of Airport Commerce Park. locations for commercial development and industrial parks with excess land for Spring ield’s north end. With easy access Airport Commerce Park is owned by the across the Spring ield area, Hanna does surrounding airport facilities. Some airports to I-55 and I-72, up-to-date infrastructure Spring ield Airport Authority, comprised not believe Airport Commerce Park will be have also broadened into renewable energy and high traf ic counts, the park could soon of eight members who oversee airport in competition with other developments. by developing solar farms. “During the see interest from site selectors, developers operations with the assistance of executive “The airport authority sees this unique Roberts Sysco discussion, the location and tenants. Additionally, with discussions director Mark Hanna. The park is comprised location as supporting the community at along Veterans was the most logical for about launching a Business I-72 corridor of approximately 150 acres situated along large,” Hanna said. “We are working with the development,” explained Hanna. “The (see January’s Spring ield Business Journal), Veterans Parkway. “The airport authority Greater Spring ield Chamber of Commerce’s airport has commercial development on the Airport Commerce Park could become an views the airport and the park as supporting Q5 program to achieve job creation goals north end, especially with Standard Aero, anchor for the new corridor. The SAA and the economic vitality of the Spring ield for Spring ield.” As part of this cooperative but there is greater access to transportation Hanna recognize that Airport Commerce community,” said Hanna. “The main point of spirit, the Park has undergone site selection networks along the south edge.” Additional Park will bene it the airport, but more developing a commercial park is to support certi ication to provide potential developers developments at the airport also include importantly they understand that the job creation and wage earners, especially on and tenants the knowledge that the site is the expansion of Lincoln Land Community development will bene it the greater the north side of Spring ield.” “shovel ready.” College’s aviation mechanics program Spring ield economy. “The airport is not an As with all such large-scale projects, there Current plans for Airport Commerce through a donation by Levi, Ray & Shoup, island,” Hanna said. “We are creating Airport are a number of hurdles that Hanna and the Park are conceptual, as envisioned by the Inc. (see accompanying story). Commerce Park in partnership with the airport authority have had to clear, including airport engineers. Lot sizes begin at three The SAA and Hanna envision possible community.” regulations imposed by the Federal Aviation acres and range up to 25-plus acres. Given uses for Airport Commerce Park to include Administration regarding the proximity of light patterns, buildings could vary in height of ice, logistics, warehousing and light David A. Kelm is a Spring ield-area the park to airport operations. “We have two but would likely have a maximum of 40 to industrial. Additionally, the 4,000 feet of attorney. He can be reached inal pieces of the puzzle to snap into place,” 60 feet depending on placement at the park. frontage along Veterans Parkway could at [email protected].
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 27 28 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal Sources: The Unions. TRADE UNIONS (Ranked by number of local members) PHONE (-) FAX (=) 2015 NUMBER OF IL WEBSITE (www.) LOCAL COUNTIES YEAR UNION NAME ADDRESS EMPLOYEES MEMBERSHIP CONTACT(S) REPRESENTED EST’D
217-522-7932 3361 Teamster Way Teamsters Local 916 217-522=9492 4,412 Tony Barr, President 10 1943 1 Springfi eld IL 62707 teamsters916.org [email protected]
217-528-9659 International Union of Operating Engineers, 3520 E. Cook St. 217-528=9060 1,450 Dennis R. Minick, Business Manager 15 1931 2 Local 965 Springfi eld IL 62703 iuoe965.org [email protected]
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and 211 W. Lawrence Ave. 217-528-7571 1,400 Carl Bimm, President 19 1887 3 Joiners of America, Local No. 270 Springfi eld IL 62704 217-528=9364 1615 N. Dirksen Parkway 217-522-0014 Brad Schaive, Business Manager; Local 477 LIUNA Laborers 217-522=0090 1,380 7 1903 4 Springfi eld IL 62702 local477.com Kirk Kellus, Secretary Treasurer 2880 E. Cook St. 217-544-2724 Plumbers & Steamfi tters, Local 137 217-744=6855 950 John Haines, Business Manager 18 1895 5 Springfi eld IL 62703 ualocal137.org 217-544-3479 International Brotherhood of 3150 Wide Track Drive 217-544=0193 940 Glenn Baugh, Business Manager 9 1901 6 Electrical Workers, Local No. 193 Springfi eld IL 62703 ibew193.com [email protected]
Plasterers and Cement Masons, 40 Adloff Lane, Suite 6A 217-585-4221 217-585=4222 Steve Clement, Business Manager; lpcmia18.org 750 32 1864 7 Local 18 Springfi eld IL 62703 [email protected] Mark Winkler, Business Agent
2855 Via Verde Sheet Metal Workers, Local 218 217-529-0161 700 Ed Robison, Business Manager 21 1969 7 Springfi eld IL 62703 217-529=6005 2888 E. Cook St. 217-528-4041 217-528=9046 Iron Workers, Local 46 ironworkers46.org 500 Shane Austin, Business Manager 20 1908 8 Springfi eld IL 62703 [email protected] 217-735-1051 Jeff Bort, Business Representative; 602 Keokuk St. Millwrights, Local 1051 217-732=1051 296 Nate Hodgson, 41 1987 Lincoln IL 62656 millwrightlocal1051.com 9 [email protected] Business Representative
International Union of Painters and Allied 3223 Lake Plaza Dr. 217-529-6976 217-529=6658 dc58iupat.net 273 Mike Bristow, Business Representative 9 1899 10 Trades, District Council 58, Local 90 Springfi eld, IL 62703 [email protected] United Union of Roofers, 301 East Spruce 217-210-2044 217-210=2041 rooferslocal112.com 86 Ray Wake, Business Manager 14 1930 11 Waterproofers and Allied Workers, Local 112 Springfi eld IL 62704 offi [email protected]
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 29 Sources: Mechanical Contractors Association of Central Illinois, The contractors. MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS (Listed by total number of employees - peak season)
PHONE (-) BUSINESS NAME FAX (=) NUMBER OF STREET ADDRESS WEBSITE (www.) FULL-TIME PARTNERS / TYPES OF YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP E-MAIL EMPLOYEES PRINCIPALS SERVICES RECENT NOTABLE PROJECTS EST’D
Springfi eld IL: Memorial Medical Center, St. Johns Hospital, Springfi eld Clinic fi rst North, Prairie Dental Group, Concordia Village, Calvary Temple, Bunn Gourmet, Pie’s the Limit, Casa Real Cocina Mexicana, Central Illinois Food Bank, PNC Bank, Lincoln Land Community College, University of Illinois, Springfi eld, Springfi eld Housing Authority; Passavant Area E. L. Pruitt 217-789-0966 Hospital, Jacksonville IL; Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon IL; HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana IL; St. Anthony’s Hospital, Effi ngham 3090 Colt Road 217-789=2694 303 John Pruitt Architectural Sheet Metal 1971 1 Springfi eld IL 62707 elpruitt.com IL; Farmingdale Elementary School, Pleasant Plains IL; Glenwood High School New Addition, Chatham IL; Auburn High School, Auburn IL; Divernon Elementary School, Divernon IL; Buffalo/Tri-City School, Buffalo, IL; Student Housing University of Illinois, Champaign, IL; Millikin University, Decatur IL; Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur IL; SIU - Center for Family Medicine; Iles Park Place Education: U of I Champaign, UIS, Blackburn College, Lincoln College, St. John’s College of Nursing, Springfi eld College, Springfi eld Public Schools, Ball/Chatham, Rochester, Decatur Public Schools, Sacred Heart-Griffi n, Commercial HVAC, Roofi ng, Plumbing, Henson Robinson Company / Carlinville, Morrisonville, Athens/Cantrall, Murrayville, Ill. School for the 217-544-8451 Piping, Refrigeration, Architectural Sheet Petersburg Plumbing Deaf; Medical: Memorial Medical Center, St. John’s Hospital, Springfi eld 217-544=0829 Metal, HVAC/Plumbing Service, Sewer Clinic, St. Francis Hospital, Bloomington Orthopedic, Hospital Sisters; and Excavating 231 Dan Hoselton and Water Mains, Excavation, Residential 1861 2 henson-robinson.com Government: Capitol Complex, CWLP, IDoT, Ill. State Fairgrounds, Ill. Air 3550 Great Northern Ave. Heating and Cooling Installation and [email protected] Guard, Ill. Supreme Court, various Prison Facilities; Private Business: Springfi eld IL 62711 Service Hy-Vee, LA Fitness, Dick Van Dyke, Illinois Plumbing, Caterpillar, Carlisle, Brandt Consolidated, Ergadoo, White Oaks Plaza, 5 Guys, Heritage Manor, Marine Bank, State Bank of Lincoln, INB, Simon Properties, ADM.
Illinois Supreme Court, Illinois School for the Deaf, Jacksonville Development 217-528-4081 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Fire Center, Regency Nursing Home, Dept. of Agriculture, SEIU Offi ces, White F. J. Murphy & Son, Inc. 217-528=4147 Sprinklers, Refrigeration, Restaurant House/Black Market, H.H. Gregg, White Oaks Mall, The Icing, Hot Topic, 1800 Factory Ave. 75 Chad Fricke Equipment, Ice Machines, residential, U of I Champaign, UIS, Western IL University, Eastern IL University, IL State 1947 fjmurphy.com 3 Springfi eld IL 62702 commercial, institutional, installation and University, Memorial Hospital, SIU Edwardsville, SIU Carbondale, Caterpillar [email protected] repair Peoria, Preckwinkle Home upgrade, hundreds of small repair and remodel projects - residential and commercial.
Prairie State Plumbing 217-636-9000 Rochester Intermediate School, Rochester Athletic Complex, Mason District & Heating Plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, Hospital, Blessed Sacrament School, AT&T, Christian Homes, Springfi eld 217-636=8927 65 Jerry Judd 1499 W. State Route 29 mechanical, sitework, ventilation Metro Sanitary District, Palmyra Northwestern School, Springfi eld Pepsi, 4 [email protected] Athens IL 62613 Brandt Consolidated, Prairie Capital Convention Center remodel.
30 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal PHONE (-) BUSINESS NAME FAX (=) NUMBER OF STREET ADDRESS WEBSITE (www.) FULL-TIME PARTNERS / TYPES OF YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP E-MAIL EMPLOYEES PRINCIPALS SERVICES RECENT NOTABLE PROJECTS EST’D
Mike Williams Plumbing 217-753-4545 and Heating 217-753=4548 40 Lewis Williams HVAC, Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing Residential Service & Repair & Pre-Season Maintenance Tune-up. 1976 5 2403 South Grand Ave. East mikewilliams.net Springfi eld IL 62703 [email protected] Doyle Plumbing & Heating Company 217-243-1013 Commercial and Industrial Plumbing, HVAC, Lincoln Land Community College, Secretary of State, Capital 217-243=9400 30 Tom Doyle Mechanical Piping, Specialty Boiler Work Development Board, Springfi eld Area Business District. 1921 6 225 N. West St. [email protected] Jacksonville IL 62650
Airmasters - Commercial 217-522-9793 DDC Building Automation Controls upgrade at Park Place, Mechanical Contractor 217-522=7293 Commercial Mechanical Contractor, HVAC/R, Entire Refrigeration Installation at CVA-Taylorville, Sheet Metal 29 Robert Mathews 1993 7 1330 North Grand Ave. West theairmasters.com Sheet Metal Fabrication for St. John’s Hospital, Design build and service Springfi eld IL 62702 [email protected] projects at St. John’s Hospital I.T. chillers.
Allied Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 217-698-5500 Residential and Light Commercial Service, HVAC and Plumbing in both Residential New Construction, 217-698=5505 1315 Wabash Ave. 26 Mark Miller Replacement and Construction, Plumbing, Replacement, Service and Light Commercial New Construction, 1977 alliedpnh.com Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Sewer and Drain Replacement and Service. 8 Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] Johnson Controls, Inc. 217-793-8858 Corporate University of Illinois - Champaign Post Genomic Institute, SIU School 4231 Westgate Drive 217-793=8759 25 Commercial HVAC, Fire Security, Light Residential 1885 Owned of Medicine Labs. 9 Springfi eld IL 62711 johnsoncontrols.com Residential, commercial, and industrialservice. Aire Serv / HRI 217-523-8594 Chris Williams, Maintenance and installation of HVAC equipment 217-243=7002 and ductwork. Indoor Air Quality, including duct Cargill, Jacksonville High School, Casey’s General Stores, Multiple 560 North St. 20 Jennifer 1985 aireserv.com/cil cleaning. Commercial kitchen and refrigeration, local banks and restaurants. Multiple Residential projects. 10 Springfi eld IL 62704 [email protected] Williams including ice machines, coolers, and freezers. Chillers, boilers, and Geothermal Tom’s Heating, Air Conditioning 217-525-8667 Habitat for Humanity homes, Cameron Smith & Assoc., various new & Plumbing, Inc. 217-525=5926 Plumbing & HVAC repairs and service and retail 13 Tom Garmers home construction, plumbing remodels, infl oor heating systems, 1982 tomsheatingandair.com sales. Light commercial and residential. 11 2809 N. Dirksen Parkway geothermal, boilers, HVAC replacements. Springfi eld IL 62702 [email protected]
Brennan Heating & 217-245-7181 Air Conditioning 217-245=0352 Residential and Commercial HVAC Installations, Nestle, Reynolds Consumer Products, Specialty Stainless Steel 11 Chris Cisne 1942 12 619 E. Morton St. brennansheetmetal.com replacement and service, Industrial Fabrication fabrication, Residential and commercial HVAC projects Jacksonville IL 62650 [email protected]
Central Illinois York, Inc. 217-522-3371 Midwest Technical Institute, Andrews Engineering, Kerasotes 217-522=1341 Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Heating, AC, Theaters - Parkway Pointe; Midwest Technical Institute Peoria; Eagles 1210 E. Laurel 10 Frank Cole 1940 centralilyork.com Ventilation, Sheet Metal Club, Riverton; Holiday Inn, Baton Rouge, Maryville Manor; City of 13 Springfi eld IL 62703 [email protected] Salem, Ill.; Staab Funeral Home; Kohls Department Stores.
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 31 CONSTRUCTION
Demolition at the intersection of Eighth and Carpenter. PHOTOS BY STACIE LEWIS
New construction booming in medical district By Rhonda Buckhold
The sounds of heavy construction and the covers approximately one square mile, the district at the corner of N. Rutledge and Ninth and Carpenter. A small, cream-colored rapidly changing landscape are a testament bordered by Madison Street, 11th Street, Carpenter Street. Bridget Ingebrigtsen, the brick building owned by St. John’s will divide to the growth of the health care industry in North Grand Ave. and Walnut Street. marketing director for O’Shea Builders, the old parking lot on the corner of Sixth and Spring ield. Carpenter Street, the main artery O’Shea Builders is the most prevalent proudly states, “SIU, St. John’s and Memorial Reynolds from the new surface but on the of the medical district, is the most visible area contracting company in the area. They have are all our clients.” One of their many current corner of Sixth and Carpenter. of in-process new construction. The district a small of ice with a large sign located within projects is a large structure on the corner of Several of the medical district’s inhabitants Fifth and Carpenter Streets which will be are dismayed at the recent announcement an expansion for the SIU Center for Family for the new construction plans to include Medicine. two new surface area parking lots. The The new construction project will double Illinois Medical District Commission’s master the size of the existing building, located at 420 plan shunned the idea of surface parking N. Fourth St. The additional 30,000 square feet areas in the neighborhood. The publication, of space is fully funded and designed to meet available at http://www.imdc.org/about/ the growing demand for medical care. reports/imd-master-plan, was the result of a “Thanks to the Affordable Care Act and collaborative effort along the state of Illinois, the Center for Family Medicine’s designation Capital Development Board, CWLP, Memorial as a Federally Quali ied Health Center, more Medical Center, St. John’s Hospital, SIU patients are able to ind health care at SIU School of Medicine, Enos Park Neighborhood Center for Family Medicine. But the space Association, Oak Ridge Neighborhood available to see those patients has remained Association, Downtown Spring ield, Inc., and the same,” says Karen Carlson, the director Save Old Spring ield. These organizations of the of ice of public affairs at SIU School of agreed upon the design and development Medicine. The expansion will provide the for structured growth of the medical district additional needed space. The expansion is based on a series of citizen gatherings where expected to facilitate 70,000 patient visits a stakeholders and interested parties were able year. The completion of the new building is set to vote on their preferences for appearance for fall of 2016 with renovations to the current and use of the designated areas. building due the following year. The master plan left no question of the While SIU has the most noticeable new general consensus in regard to exposed construction at present, Hospital Sisters Health surface area parking lots. According to the Systems (HSHS) St. John’s Hospital is currently publication, “parking lots are unfriendly, altering large portions of the landscape as unsightly, and not conducive to promoting they prepare to start several new construction pedestrian traf ic in the area.” This theme projects. The former Salvation Army building prevailed, especially when it came to at the corner of Sixth and Carpenter along with the recommendations for use of land at the large brick building across from St. John’s Carpenter Street. The structures were to be (on the corner of Eighth and Carpenter) have multi-level buildings, housing storefronts recently been torn down. and loft apartments for student and medical A zoning petition has been iled with the employee housing. The irst loor coffee shops city of Spring ield to make both areas parking and eateries would hide the parking lots from lots once the rubble is cleared, according to view, thus making the formerly blighted part Catie Sheehan, director of communications of the city more vibrant and continuing on at HSHS St. John’s, which already owns and the path to future economic growth of the maintains several parking areas across from surrounding historic neighborhoods. and around the main hospital complex. St. John’s does maintain that the parking However, when the new parking areas are lots may be only temporary. Sheehan explains complete they will encompass the entire that “it also allows for possible campus blocks from Sixth to Seventh and Carpenter expansion in the future. We intend to use that to Reynolds Streets, as well as Eighth to Ninth lot (8th and Carpenter) for St. John’s College of from Carpenter to Miller. Nursing, which experiences continual growth.” With the exception of one small building “In the near future, we are investing a on each lot, St. John’s houses its medical substantial amount of money on some major records information of ice on the corner of projects,” said Chris Campbell, VP and strategy 32 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal of icer of the HSHS Central Illinois Division. “HSHS St. John’s Hospital and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine are partnering to develop a new medical of ice building along Ninth Street to care for women and children, pending regulatory approvals.” St. John’s medical of ice building is set to begin construction this year with completion in 2017, which will result in the removal of most of the parking lots currently on Ninth Street. This will be an expansion of the Carol Jo Vecchie Women and Children’s Center at 415 N. Ninth. The expansion is rumored to include a skywalk, making a safer crossing for pedestrians on the busy thoroughfare of Ninth Street. O’Shea Builders plans to continue their involvement in the growing area of health care facilities. They most recently completed an expansion project for Memorial Medical Center consisting of the new patient care tower and surgery suites, as well as the Memorial Medical Center for Learning and Innovation. O’Shea was also the general contractor for Spring ield Clinic First North. On Ninth Street, Halverson Construction is currently working on the underpass project next to St. John’s planned expansion site. Heavy equipment looms large throughout the medical district and some areas have a very industrial vibe. While residents and businesses in the medical district welcome the continued growth, hopefully the expansion projects will be in harmony with the ultimate vision that the various stakeholders originally outlined in the master plan.
Rhonda Buckhold is a freelance writer and researcher. She can be reached at [email protected]. With multiple projects in the medical district, O’Shea Builders has a satellite office in the area.
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 33 PERSONALITY PROFILE
The evolution of Springfield banking By Eric Woods
Harold Henry has spent most of his life in and us is the employees. How you treat your as you can, and ind out why they are in the the Spring ield area. “It is a place where you customers is what will keep you in business.” positions they are in today.” know more people,” he said. “It is good that For the past 11 years, Henry has been Henry has enjoyed his years in banking PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF we are right in the middle of St. Louis and in the commercial banking department and is proud of what he has learned. “I Chicago.” Henry currently belongs to the at Town and Country Bank, working with have worked for some fabulous and bright American Legion and the VFW 25th Infantry the commercial business customers on all people,” he said. “I got to work for two Division Association. Growing up, Henry had deposit products. Henry has watched the family-owned banks in Spring ield – the Harold Henry wanted to be in the military full time and industry change over the last ive decades, old Spring ield Marine Bank and Town even served in Vietnam. “I enlisted as soon and technology has been one of the biggest and Country Bank. Both the Bunns and the Title: VP and Commercial Development as Uncle Sam called me,” he said. However, aspects. “It is such a big part of every Kirschners have been major in luences in Officer, Town and Country Bank Henry did not end up pursuing his military business, but especially banking. Younger my career.” Henry also credits his earning dream, instead spending the past 47 years in people are using technology so we have the Eagle Scout ranking in helping him, Location: Springfield the banking industry. to be up to date on the products offered,” as he was given the opportunity to meet Education: Feitshans High School His work life began at age 15 when he he said. Henry feels, though, that banking numerous people who later became Family: Wife – Jane; Children – Harold, served as a camp counselor at a local Boy will always require that personal touch, as in luential businesspeople in Spring ield. Rebecca, Kimberley, and Ryan; four Scout camp. Later, he worked as a sewing customers will need employees to talk to. Within the next 10 years, Henry expects grandchildren machine repairman, which he identi ies as Town and Country Bank recently acquired to be fully retired. He has scaled back the worst job he ever had to tolerate. “The Premier Bank of Jacksonville, which also to working only three days a week but Favorites – company I worked for was charging people for has branches in Waverly and White Hall and still enjoys what he is doing. “I like the Movie: Jersey Boys things they shouldn’t have been charging. I felt operates as The EDGEBANK in Edwardsville. opportunity to have some time off but still Author: Stuart Woods that was not right.” “This acquisition is an exciting opportunity have that connection with the customers at Sports team: St. Louis Cardinals Henry began his banking career at the for both banks,” Henry says. the bank,” he said. Henry and his wife love original Spring ield Marine Bank in 1969, People seeking a career in the banking to travel, and once he does inally retire he working for the Bunn family. “Back then, industry must be willing to move with and feels they will continue traveling. “We just Tidbits – banks were heavily regulated. Everything adapt to the changes that occur, according got back from an Alaskan cruise and it was Vietnam War veteran was the same, from the products to the to Henry. “Banking has been a changing wonderful.” Avid traveler interest rates,” he said. “Mr. Bunn said that industry for years.” he said. “Find a mentor Connect with Eric Woods Wants to go ziplining someday the only difference between other banks in any area you are working, learn as much at [email protected].
34 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal BUSINESS NEWS
The Greater Spring ield Chamber Job Fair Wells Fargo Mortgage, vice chair; Paul Kiel arrives April 7 Alsup-Jones Family, who stayed at the of McGladrey, treasurer; Jason Vincent The Greater Springfield Chamber Job Ronald McDonald House in Spring ield for of Delano Law Office, secretary; and Joe Fair will be holding their first career nine months while their daughter, Lyndie, Neubauer of Lowe’s, past chair. Returning fair of 2016 on Thursday, April 7 at the was in the NICU at SJCH. board members include Zach Bromleyof Wyndham City Centre Hotel from 3-6 p.m. Tickets to the gala are $100 per person Wells Fargo Advisors; Phil Chiles of The Over 600 job seekers traditionally attend or $900 for a table of 10, and the deadline Real Estate Group; Mike Gillespie of the fair, which allows companies the to purchase tickets is Jan. 22. Guests are Marine Bank; Ed Hohenstein, retired, of opportunity to screen many individuals Ronald McDonald House Charities of encouraged to wear red ties or pearls. Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.; Julie Krehbiel of in a short period of time. Last year’s Central Illinois Red Tie and Pearls Gala All proceeds from the 30th Anniversary Sikich; Steve Ludwig of O’Shea Builders; career fairs had more than 50 employers Ronald McDonald House Charities of Red Tie and Pearls Gala celebration will LeGrand Malany (community volunteer); participating from the central Illinois area. Central Illinois (RMHCCI) is celebrating directly bene it the families and children James Schackman of the Springfield Company representatives are continually 30 years of keeping families close with of those staying at the Ronald McDonald Park District; Doug Sutton (retired) of impressed with the professionalism and a Red Tie and Pearls Gala at the Crowne House in Spring ield. The fundraising goal Sutton Siding; and Sandy Walters of high quality job seekers that attend The Plaza Hotel on Friday, Feb. 5. Presenting of the event is $100,000 to serve central Capitol Strategies. Habitat for Humanity Chamber job fairs. sponsor of the event is St. John’s Children’s Illinois families and provide a place for is currently preparing for the 2016 build The Greater Spring ield Chamber Job Hospital with Red Tie sponsor Blue Cross them to stay free of charge when their season. For more information or to join Fair is held twice a year, one fair is held in Blue Shield of Illinois. Media sponsors child is critically ill. the efforts to eliminate poverty housing, the spring and one in the fall. This year’s include Neuhoff Media Spring ield, WICS The 30th Anniversary Gala would visit www.habitatsangamon.com or call fall job fair is on August 30 at The Crowne Newschannel 20 and FOX 55/27 Illinois. not be possible without the help of the 523-2710. Plaza from 3-6 p.m. Please contact Sarah The gala celebration will include a gala committee, comprised of leaders Graham at 217-525-1173 if you need more gourmet dinner, live entertainment by and professionals in the Spring ield FWAI Architects, Inc. hires new information or would like to participate in Naughty and Nice, and electronic bidding community. Cheri Plummer and Melissa of ice manager the spring fair. for both the silent and live auction Skinner-Liberman serve as co-chairs of Samantha Nowicki has portions of the evening. RMHCCI will the committee and committee members joined FWAI Architects, CMT announces retirement of two honor MaryBeth Miller, who is the current include Jamie Baird, Heather Barnhart, Inc. as the new of ice long-term employees Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse Dr. Angie Batton, Barrie Blough, Suzanne manager. She graduated Two individuals with manager at St. John’s Children’s Hospital Borland, Katie Cripe, Greg Davis, Laura summa cum laude, over 70 combined years (SJCH), and has been at SJCH since the Davis, Mark Denzler, Kevin Frontone, amongst several other of service recently House opened its doors in 1986. Dr. Revella Kasprzyk, Cayla Keyes, Johanna high honors, from Robert retired from Crawford, Beau Batton, chief of neonatology at SIU Moll, Vasanta Mushunuri, Brian Replogle, Morris University with a Murphy & Tilly’s (CMT). School of Medicine and medical director Melanie Stivers, Kelly Thompson, MT bachelor’s in Business Dale Draughan served of Neonatology and Newborn Services Vann, Evan Westlake and Katy Winnett. Samantha Nowicki Administration. as a senior technician at SJCH, will present the award to Miller. For more information, please visit in CMT’s Spring ield Other special guests will include the www.rmhc-centralillinois.org. Park District Board of Trustees accepting aviation group for 45 letters of interest for vacant park board seat Dale Draughan years. Allen Oertel, PE, The Springfield Park District Board of served as a geologist Trustees is accepting letters of interest and project manager in businesses seeking to contract with Small Business Administration; and Kevin until February 3, 2016 for appointment the irm’s Spring ield both the state of Illinois and the federal Lust, director, Lincoln Land Community to the office of Springfield Park District civil & site group for 26 government. For more than 20 years, College Small Business Development Board of Trustees to fill a vacancy created years. CMT would like KingTech has specialized in transforming Center. Although the program is geared when trustee Gray Noll voluntarily to thank Draughan and outdated paper-based business processes towards businesses two to four years old, resigned his position after being appointed Oertel for their decades into streamlined, customized, web-based though anyone can attend. Tickets are $12 States Attorney for Morgan County. The of loyal service, and the central iling systems. (including lunch), and are available online remainder of this term will expire after the Allen Oertel talents and expertise via coterraworks.com, or through their April 2017 election. they contributed on Business growth seminar Facebook page, /coterraworks. Only 20 The Board of Trustees is the governing numerous projects over the years. scheduled at Coterra spaces are available. body of the Spring ield Park District, For business owners looking to grow a two responsible for setting policies, budgets King Technology certi ied as to four year old business, an upcoming event Habitat for Humanity elects new and hiring the executive director. The Board female-owned business will provide tips to continue working your of icers and board members holds two regular monthly meetings, with M. Kay King, president and CEO of way up and how to avoid pitfalls. Topics Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon special meetings as needed. Board members King Technology, Inc. has announced include developing a long-range strategic County has announced the election of new serve a four year term, without pay. Potential that her company has been certi ied plan, how to hire and manage your irst of icers and board members for 2016. candidates must meet all statutory eligibility by the Illinois Department of Central employees, what to look for when you’re Newly elected board members include requirements of the of ice as described in Management Services as a female-owned ready to relocate, accounting/payroll, Amy Byers of Spring ield Electric; Phil the Illinois Park District Code section 70 business under the Business Enterprise new non-traditional funding, and how to Martin of Martin Engineering; Jim Reitz of ILCS 1205/2-11. Program (BEP). King, majority owner of increase your branding and marketing. Chatham Presbyterian Church, and Clarissa Interested candidates should submit King Technology, has also received the Speaker presentations will be followed by Williams of the State Journal-Register. Tim a letter of interest indicating the reason National Women’s Business Enterprise Q&A. The event will be on Tuesday, Feb. Schroeder, Hanson Professional Services, they wish to serve as trustee and include a Certi ication (NWBEC) from the Women’s 2, 12-1 p.m.; doors open at 11:30 a.m. was elected to replace Corbin Doss, who resume as well. For additional information Business Enterprise National Council. Coterra is located in the Kersotes Building, transferred out of state. Elected of icers for contact executive director Derek Harms: These certi ications increase economic 104 N. Sixth Street, 3rd loor. Speakers will 2016 include Jerry Schwartz (community dharms@spring ieldparks.org or 217-544- opportunities for KingTech and partnering include Valerie Ross, branch manager, US volunteer), chair; Denise Edmiston of 1751 ext. 1000.
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 35 RESTAURANT REVIEW
PHOTOS BY GINNY LEE
Casa Real Cocina Mexicana By Thomas C. Pavlik, Jr.
I’m a big fan of Casa Real on North Grand I’ve tried to have dinner at the new Casa Avenue, so I was excited when I heard that Real on several occasions but declined to it was opening a second location in the wait an hour for a table. The day my guests former Ginger Asian Bistro at Wabash and and I visited (a Friday) the parking lot was West White Oaks Drive. On the other hand, full and I was worried there would be a I was also a bit nervous – was Casa Real wait for lunch. Thankfully, seating was risking diluting its quality by spreading available, and we opted for the bar area. itself thin with such a large second location? After being seated, I began to worry As it turns out I had nothing to worry about that the staff wasn’t up to par given that as Casa Real has actually elevated its game we had to wait a bit to get our menus and at the new location. chips and salsa. That glitch aside, service Over the last few months, I’ve thereafter was excellent. witnessed the signi icant transformation Fellow diners included a fair amount of of the new restaurant’s exterior – it now the west side business crowd interspersed resembles our collective mental image of with groups starting the weekend out early a hacienda. But it wasn’t until I walked while knocking back some margaritas with through the door that I realized just their lunches. how much work the owners put into the Casa Real’s menu is quite expansive transformation. Everything works – from and includes a huge variety of drink the wagon wheel chandelier in the front specials. It being a work day, we opted to entrance to the replica of a small-town focus elsewhere. The menu features a Mexican square in the main dining room. separate lunch section, which includes four This attractive space includes separate “express lunches” for $6.99 and several banquet rooms that can double as an other diminutive versions of dinner extension of the main dining area and a entrées. Hankering for breakfast? You’re in large bar with plenty of booth seating. luck, as a variety of breakfast specials are 36 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal available until 3 p.m., along with a lunch- give it some extra punch. sized portion of fajitas ($10.49). Casa Thankfully, unlike so many other Real’s dinner entrées are also available local restaurants, our entrées came out at lunch. But the best parts of Casa Real’s at the same time and were all piping hot. menu are the dishes you don’t usually The tacos al pastor was a hit, with the see in Spring ield, like ceviche (citrus pineapple not overpowering the succulent cooked seafood – $13.99), the various pork. I managed to swipe a bite when my incarnations of pibil (slow-roasted pork guest wasn’t looking, and I found the corn in citrus and annatto – $12.99 to $14.99), tortilla to be fresher than any I’ve had in the stone bowls ( illed with a variety of Spring ield. The chile relleno was reported proteins, accompaniments and grilled as crisp on the outside with gooey cheese cactus – $21.99 to $22.99) and one of my oozing out and just the right amount of all-time favorites, tortilla soup ($7.99). spice. The beef taco was appropriately One of my guests had been to Casa sized with well- lavored beef, but lacked Real before and therefore decided (since the lavor punch of the al pastor tacos. he wasn’t paying) to start out with the The carne asada consisted of a very table-side guacamole ($8.99). Served generous helping of skirt steak with a from an impressive cart laden with wonderful char on the outside, served avocados, limes and various ixings, this on top of grilled onions and scallions. dish (served in a lava rock container) The accompanying guacamole suffered in was a pure delight and among the best comparison to the table-side version, but guacamoles I’ve had anywhere. Paired the beans and rice were a step above Casa with Casa Real’s homemade tortilla chips, Real’s competitors. the dish didn’t last long. There are a variety of desserts available, As entrées, we opted for the dinner including the iconic tres leches pastry portion of carne asada (skirt steak with ($6.99). As tempting as it sounded, we CASA REAL COCINA MEXICANA green onions and rice/beans – $17.99), simply didn’t have room to eat any more. the tacos al pastor (four tacos, corn Casa Real has certainly elevated the 3100 W. White Oaks Drive, Springfi eld, IL Atmosphere: ★★★★★ (very nicely done) tortilla and marinated pork with grilled Mexican food game in Spring ield. If you 217-303-5323 Service: ★★★★ pineapple – $13.99), and the luncheon don’t mind running the risk of spilling combination of a chile relleno and beef some salsa on your shirt, it should be on theoriginalcasareal.com Food: ★★★★1/2 taco (with beans, $7.99). your list for client lunches or for a place to Price: ★★★★ (a bit higher than its While waiting for our food, we go to get good and lavorful food in a nice managed to demolish some additional atmosphere. Job well done, Casa Real. Mon – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. competitors, but justifi ed given the quality) chips with Casa Real’s tasty salsa. Wheelchair Access: Yes Suitability for Business Lunch: ★★★★1/2 Although a bit too sweet for my taste, it Thomas C. Pavlik is an was a crowd pleaser. We appreciated that attorney with Delano Law Credit Cards: Yes OVERALL: ★★★★1/2 our server brought us a side of cilantro to Of ices, LLC, in Spring ield.
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 37 NEW BUSINESS LISTINGS
Burtle’s Archery Prairie Log Homes Skyview Studio Affordable Appliance Repair 406 Walnut St., Auburn 2201 Harrier Road 624 Oakbrook Avenue, Chatham 400 W. South St., Mechancisburg 414-6432 971-9205 618-731-0391 909-4691 Owner: John Derrick Burtle Owner: James Mlinar Owner: Stetzen Fleming Owner: John Clement
Jonze Property Management Sage Finance Group Sister’s African Hair Braiding Simply Smart Company 116 Lakeview Drive, Williamsville 9 Lydia Lane, Riverton 1226 Martin Luther King Drive 1927 E. Sangamon Ave. 871-6007 636-3029 588-8932 717-7047 Active Date: Owners: Mary Jones, Rod Jones Owner: Sage Finance Group, LLC Owner: Kadidia Traore Owner: Isaac Dawson
The Brewhaus Godmade Gorgeous Angelic Photography Clay’s Popeye’s BBQ 617 East Washington 213 Plains Dr. Apt 8, Chatham 1108 Henkle Drive, Pawnee 1121 S Grand Ave. East 525-6399 553-0531 280-4511 522-0386 Owner: Frankie’s Brewhaus, Inc Owner: Mecca M. Simmons Owner: Michael Owens Owners: Demetria Clay, Mary Clay, Jeff Clay Alliance Racewear Racing Sexxy In Seconds Boutique Cardinal Cleaning 130 West Schneider St., Spaulding 819 Deer ield Rd, Chatham 445 N. Walnut 306-6184 775-9432 679-6567 MK Sports & Therapeutic Massage Owner: Bill T. Herman Owner: Roshanda Wilson Owner: Springer MTB, Inc. 2921 Greenbriar Dr., Suite B 652-0462 Owner: Michael J. Kirchgesner
Pack 4 You 2124 Dunwich 891-6006 Owners: Pamela Spoors, Amanda Kemper
Remodeling Concepts 1312 Monument Ave. 720-6370 Owner: Christopher Raines
Rodney’s Swap Shop 14450 State Rte 4, Auburn 415-3230 Owner: Rodney McClelland
Woolsey Agriculture & Forestry 5501 Irwin Bridge Rd. Pleasant Plains 309-696-1841 Owner: Chad Woolsey
Paula’s Pesto et al. 1109 Bridle Path 971-8933 Owner: Paula P. Velten
Crush 2136 S. Lowell 638-6975 Owner: Whitney Davidson
Full Potential Therapy 1404 Summershade Dr. 309-264-5398 Owner: Mary McCollum
Rustic K Transportation 6252 Illinois Street, New Berlin 553-2844 Owners: Angela E. Kruse, Joe Bennie Kruse
Salve Regina Center 386 S. Koke Mill Rd. 717-4406 Owner: Melinda J. Osborn
Triple Play Gaming 1305 Adlai Stevenson Dr. 502-2897 Owner: Kevin D. Guinan
Lola Boutique 2759 S. 6th St. 725-1444 Owner: Shelly M. Bailey
The Elf Shelf 413 E. Adams St. 993-1590 Owner: John Michael Combs
Lumina Event Solutions 2911 Hazlett Lane 630-200-2373 Owner: Tajah Mohr
38 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal MEDICAL NEWS
Spring ield Clinic offers from the recent integration of the former internship position will be offered at the SIU Technologist (CST) examination over the “Ask a Dietitian” seminar Illinois Hospital Association and the former Carbondale campus. The remaining three past year. This is the irst year the LLCC The “Doctor is In” lectures are free Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council. will be at the School of Medicine campus program, which began in 2012, was eligible community seminars offered each month The integration brings together a combined in Spring ield. Chris Wichterman, one of to be recognized. “Accreditation standards by Spring ield Clinic. The seminars feature 174 years of service to Illinois hospitals SCI’s irst interns, said, “Simmons Cancer require that 70 percent of students pass the presentations by leading Spring ield Clinic and health systems. A Spring ield native, Institute’s internship gave me insight and exam on the irst attempt, and the national physicians and allied health professionals. Curtis received his master’s degree from the experience in laboratory medical research pass rate is 69.8 percent, so we are quite The next seminar features three Spring ield University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and helped solidify my decision to pursue pleased with our 100 percent pass rate,” Clinic dietitians (Amanda Figge, Megan and his bachelor of science degree from a career in medicine.” Quali ied applicants said Janice Lovekamp, director of the LLCC Klemm and Alana Scopel) answering Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. will have completed their freshman year of surgical technology program. Graduates questions and sharing tips and tricks to He is a Fellow of the American College of college by June 2016 and not have graduated obtaining national certi ication as a surgical make the most of dinnertime. The seminar Healthcare Executives. Curtis serves on from college prior to that date. Applicants technologist demonstrate, by examination, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 6:30-8 the boards of Memorial Health System, the should submit a current college transcript, understanding of the basic competencies for p.m. Preregister at spring ieldclinic.com to BJC Collaborative LLC, VHA Mid-America, a résumé and two letters of reference safe patient care in the operating room. The receive a free gift. the Illinois Higher Education Commission from instructors, along with a personal CST is widely recognized as the foremost on the Future of the Workforce and the statement letter describing current studies, credential for surgical technologists in the Memorial Health System’s Curtis is University of Illinois at Chicago College of activities and future career goals. The paid nation and is required for employment in chair-elect of Illinois Health and Hospital Nursing External Advisory Board. He is a internships are awarded on a competitive many health care organizations. LLCC’s ive- Association board member of the Greater Spring ield Chamber basis. Applications should be submitted semester program prepares students for a Edgar J. Curtis, president and CEO of Memorial of Commerce Q5 Leadership Council and as a single PDF and emailed to Theresa career as a surgical technologist, working in Health System in Spring ield, has been elected Strategic Leadership Council. Casson at [email protected]. Instructors operating rooms, delivery rooms, ambulatory chair-elect of the 2016 should email their reference letters directly care centers, physician of ices and central Illinois Health and Simmons Cancer Institute offers to Theresa Casson. Deadline for receipt of sterilizing departments. The program is Hospital Association’s four paid summer internships all materials is March 16, 2016. Contact taught on the LLCC campus in a simulated board of trustees. Curtis Undergraduate college students can now Theresa with any questions or for additional operating room and classroom, as well as at will become chair of apply for a summer internship at Simmons information at 217-545-2220. local clinical sites. Admission to the program the board in 2017. The Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois is limited, with attendance at a mandatory board of trustees is University School of Medicine. Four positions LLCC surgical technology program information session the irst step. The next the policymaking body will be awarded to quali ied undergraduate receives national recognition information session will be held on Tuesday, for the association, college students who plan a career in The surgical technology program at Lincoln Sept. 16, at 5:30 p.m. in Montgomery Hall Edgar J. Curtis representing more than medicine or research with a focus on cancer. Land Community College has received on the LLCC campus. Preregistration is 200 hospitals and nearly This is SCI’s eighth summer hosting the the annual merit award from the National not required. At the session, prospective 50 health systems across Illinois. Curtis is the internships. Selected interns will learn basic Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical students will learn about surgical technology inaugural chair-elect of the statewide Illinois laboratory skills while working under the Assisting (NBSTSA) for achieving a 100 as a career; admission, program and clinical Health and Hospital Association, resulting supervision of SCI faculty members. One percent pass rate on the Certi ied Surgical requirements; and general course advising.
Spring ield Business Journal | February 2016 | 39 GUEST EDITORIAL Working together to improve
Address: the development process P.O. Box 398, Spring ield, IL 62705 1240 S. 6th, Spring ield, IL 62703 By Chris Hembrough, President & CEO, The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce with the assistance of members on the Development Policy Council Phone: Telephone: 217-726-6600 Fax: 217-753-2281
Website: engineering. This changed from reviewing www.spring ieldbusinessjournal.com the plan at the inal stages where these Email: monies could not be recouped if the plan info@spring ieldbusinessjournal.com was not approved. The change also assists neighbors. It includes a required noti ication Facebook: process, similar to a zoning change, where a www.facebook.com/sbjmonthly sign is posted on the property and a notice is listed in the newspaper, giving neighbors an Twitter: opportunity to weigh in on a project. www.twitter.com/sbjmonthly • A two-step process for large scale Editor and Publisher development projects, similar to the one Fletcher Farrar mentioned above, that front-loads project letcher@spring ieldbusinessjournal.com review and decision making, again creating additional certainty for developers. Associate Publisher • Providing written comments to Michelle Higginbotham developers and their representatives michelle@spring ieldbusinessjournal.com from the reviewing agencies and creating Associate Editor simultaneous submissions for location sketch maps and preliminary plans. Scott Faingold scott@spring ieldbusinessjournal.com The third ordinance resulted in the updating of Spring ield’s arterial roadway Contributors network plan for the irst time in 17 years. Colin Patrick Brady Stacie Lewis While this might not sound as important as Rhonda Buckhold Catherine O’Connor the previous two changes, the implications of Roberta Codemo Thomas C. Pavlik Jr. this are substantial when one considers that Job Conger Maranda Potterf the network plan is part of the “developers Terry Farmer Ann Strahle agreement” that allocates a portion of Gabe House Mark Thoma necessary road improvement costs to David A. Kelm Haley Wilson developments. Ginny Lee Eric Woods While the public and private sectors have worked together to improve Spring ield’s Production Designer development process, the members of the David Hine DPC acknowledge there is more to do. The ads@spring ieldbusinessjournal.com DPC hopes to make additional technical improvements to the land subdivision Editorial Designer ordinance, and replace the “developer’s Diane Lyddon agreement” with a system that enhances the ads@spring ieldbusinessjournal.com roadway network that is better for both the city and the development community. Fixing Business Manager this problem is made extremely dif icult Brenda Matheis due to state law that limits the ability for brenda@spring ieldbusinessjournal.com communities to implement policies that address how new development pays for Administrative Assistant Chris Hembrough PHOTO BY TERRY FARMER infrastructure improvements outside of the Irma Wallace development. irma@spring ieldbusinessjournal.com There are additional administrative and The Quantum Growth Partnership regarding the process for assessing electric management items the city is working on Advertising (Q5) started nine years ago as a public- and water installation fees. At that time, to improve the development process. The Beth Parkes-Irwin private partnership to enhance economic developers were not provided with the Department of Public Works is working beth@spring ieldbusinessjournal.com development in the region. As part of the cost of this going into a project. CWLP led on placing the Spring ield zoning maps Stacie Lewis the effort to ix the problem, proposing online in order to provide the development efforts, Q5 leaders created the Development stacie@spring ieldbusinessjournal.com Policy Council (DPC), also a public-private a system that allowed a developer and community better access to zoning partnership that includes representatives their engineers to easily calculate the information. Such a system already exists Teri Hill from the city of Spring ield; Sangamon cost of electric and water installation fees for the county’s jurisdiction. Public Works teri@spring ieldbusinessjournal.com County; the Spring ield-Sangamon County before submitting a project. Additionally, is also drafting a checklist that developers, Regional Planning Commission (SSCRPC); we worked together to incorporate an engineers and builders can utilize to ensure SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL is published monthly by Central Illinois Communications., Spring ield Metro Sanitary District; annual increase in the installation fees all the necessary information for a project is P.O. Box 5256, Spring ield IL 62705. The submitted together. It will assist in making Capital Area Realtors; the Spring ield Area so it rises with the consumer price index. contents of SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL Homebuilders Association; developers; This eliminates any “sticker shock” when the review process more ef icient. This are copyrighted, and material contained herein engineers; labor; bankers and other the fees need to be increased based on checklist was the highest ranking response may not be copied or reproduced in any manner stakeholders in local development. increases in wages and material. The end when we surveyed the development without the permission of the publisher. One of the main initiatives is to assist result is more cost security for the city of community about changes they believed Manuscripts, photographs, illustrations and letters in the improvement of local development Spring ield, CWLP and developers. would improve the development process to the editor are welcome, but SPRINGFIELD policies, speci ically in Spring ield. While With the second ordinance, the DPC in Spring ield. Lastly, we believe the city BUSINESS JOURNAL can take no responsibility it is easier to identify problems as opposed worked with the city of Spring ield, is taking proactive steps to improve the for them while in transit or in the of ice of the to implementing solutions, the public and the SSCRPC and representatives of the building permit process and are encouraged publication. Letters may be edited. Information published in SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL is private sectors have worked together over the development community through an “agreed by their willingness to discuss proposals that gathered from reliable sources, but the accuracy of will improve this process. past nine years to improve the development bill process,” streamlining Spring ield’s land this information cannot be guaranteed. Opinions process. This includes successfully making subdivision ordinance. From this effort, The development process in Spring ield expressed in SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL changes to three Spring ield ordinances. changes to the ordinance included: has improved over the past several years, are those of their authors, and no information or The irst ordinance improved the • Front-loading the development thanks to the work of the DPC. We continually opinions expressed in SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS electric and water installation fees system process so that city council reviews a review processes and policies to ensure JOURNAL represent an endorsement or for residential developments. The city proposed development plan and makes the promotion of development is ongoing. solicitation for purchase or sale by SPRINGFIELD of Spring ield and its CWLP division its determination before a developer We encourage anyone with feedback or BUSINESS JOURNAL or its staff. approached the DPC with the problem spends signi icant amounts of money on suggestions to contact our of ice. 40 | February 2016 | Spring ield Business Journal LEGAL
Lessons from “Making a Murderer” By Thomas C. Pavlik
It seems that everyone’s talking about “Making will be appointed for you by the court before In some instances, a lawyer may be involved in criminal activity. In that event, a Murderer,” the hit Net lix documentary questioning can begin. These are known as able to arrange for bail. Without a lawyer’s you may be asked to identify yourself and to series. And, as a lawyer, it seems that everyone the “Miranda warnings.” assistance, it’s likely that you will have to wait explain your presence at a particular time. wants to talk to me about it. My irst response It’s easy to be intimidated if arrested or for the court’s next setting to request bail. During this temporary detention the police is that the show is a walking advertisement for stopped by the police. Don’t be. Stay calm, In Sangamon County that means if you are can conduct a limited “pat down” for the my number one rule: don’t talk to the police take a deep breath and remember that you’ve arrested Friday night you might have to wait purpose of detecting weapons if they have without a lawyer present. But beyond this been arrested for a reason – the police think until mid-day Sunday before you can ask that reasonable grounds to believe that you are simple advice, there’s a lot more you should you are guilty. Exercise the rights given you bail be set. armed or may be dangerous. Signi icantly, you keep in mind in the event you’re ever arrested. even before you are read your rights. For If you are arrested, the police are entitled aren’t entitled to the Miranda warnings during We may hope that it will never happen, but it’s example, even if you think you are going to to conduct limited searches without a warrant. such temporary detentions. Nonetheless, you always best to prepare for the worst. say something helpful, it may come back They can search the immediate area of the still have all of those rights – including the Whether actually guilty or not, everyone to haunt you. And, as you may have seen in arrest. During that search, they can seize any right to remain silent. has certain rights when arrested. It’s the “Making a Murderer,” it’s okay for the police to contraband, stolen property or other evidence In summary, if arrested, your safest course government’s responsibility to prove its case mislead you and provide you with fake facts of the crime that is in “plain view” from the is to tell the police only the following: against you. You don’t have to help them in in an attempt to get you to say something areas where the police have a right to be. If 1. I want to speak to a lawyer. their work. Knowing and exercising your incriminating. Again – all the more reason to arrested while driving a car, the of icers can 2. I invoke all of my constitutional rights. rights is one of the most important things you remain silent and to demand a lawyer. perform a search of the car for the purpose 3. I want to remain silent and do not want can do to ensure everyone plays by the rules if What actually happens once you are of discovering weapons that might be used to answer questions or to speak with you. you are arrested. arrested? First, you will be taken to jail. The against them. Of course, if any other evidence 4. I do not consent to any search of my First, a cautionary word: don’t resist – and police are required to inform you, generally, or contraband is discovered during this so- person, my property or any other place. If be polite. as to why you have been arrested. After being called “search incident to arrest,” it can be such a search is conducted, I want my lawyer Next, as I am sure everyone has seen booked (think of the proverbial mug shot and used against you. to be present. on TV or in the movies, the United States ingerprints), you are entitled to the use of a If you’ve been arrested pursuant to a 5. I want my lawyer present during any Supreme Court has held that we have four phone to call a family member or your lawyer warrant, you are entitled to see that warrant. identi ication process. basic rights when questioned by the police if s/he has not already been contacted. The Obviously, check the warrant to see if it’s a case There may be instances where it’s in while in custody. First, you have the right to police can, generally, take samples of your of mistaken identity. Of course, not all arrests your best interests to speak to the police or not answer any questions. Second, you have hair and blood. They can require you to involve a warrant. For example, if you commit to act contrary to some of these suggestions. the right to be advised that if you do speak, provide handwriting samples or to speak a crime in the presence of the police, or if they However, it’s best to leave that decision to a anything you say can be used against you phrases associated with the crime with have credible evidence that a crime has been quali ied attorney who can review all of the in court. Third, if you do begin answering which you are being charged. You can also committed and there’s a risk of light, an arrest facts. Ignore this advice, and you may ind questions you have the right to stop at be required to participate in a lineup. If you would be proper. yourself starring in your own documentary any time and all questioning must cease. haven’t yet contacted your lawyer, demand Not all contacts with the police will on Net lix. Fourth, you have the right to a lawyer and that s/he be present for such events. Your necessarily lead to arrest. The police are to have your lawyer present during any counsel’s participation may result in a more entitled to temporarily detain you if there is Thomas C. Pavlik is an attorney with questioning. If you can’t afford a lawyer, one favorable lineup. a “reasonable suspicion” that you have been Delano Law Of ices, LLC in Spring ield.
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