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Small Business Awards p. 3 At LRS, fitness is a benefit in more ways than one By Colin Patrick Brady

40 Under Forty Awards p. 4

Academy for Lifelong Learning p. 18

Goodenow Insurance p. 24

The treadmills at LRS are popular during the lunch hour. PHOTO BY GINNY LEE

Story on page 11 Keefners p. 34

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PRSRT STD PRSRT SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL BUSINESS SPRINGFIELD Health & Human Service Nonprofits 2 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal Josh Becker of Cocoa Blue Chocolates received the New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year. Terry and Sandy Farmer of Terry Farmer Photography received the Diamond Lifetime Award. 2015 Small Business Award Winners

Jodi Cole of Flea Market to Fabulous received the Ruby Award Small Business Owner of the Year. PHOTOS BY TERRY FARMER

Joseph Doone of Stanley Steamer of Central Illinois, Inc., received Tiffany Simmons of Community Child Care Connection, Inc. the Emerald Award Small Business Owner of the Year. received the Not-For-Profit Business Director of the Year.

Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 3 40 UNDER FORTY AWARDS EVENT

Congratulations to all of the 40 Under Forty award recipients. PHOTOS BY GINNY LEE

Joe Langfelder, Esther Seitz, John Myers, Barbara Myers and Ed Gower. Elly Mackus, Mayor Jim Langfelder and Susan Koch.

On Wednesday, July 15 a ceremony was held at University of Illinois –

Forty Under 40. Nearly 200 attendees enjoyedSpringfield a reception to honor thebeforehand 2015 class with of hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided by UIS catering. Mayor Jim Langfelder, a previous Forty Under 40 recipient himself, was the keynote speaker. To learn more about this program or make a nomination for next year, visit www.

click on the “awards” tab. springfieldbusinessjournal.com and

Shane Harris and Amy Smith-Harris. Jeff Nevins and Adam Perschbacher.

Josh Broughton with wife, Kelly, and mother, Rachel Broughton. Chancellor Susan Koch welcomes the attendees. Ossie and Midge Langfelder with daughter Julia Frevert.

4 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal PERSONALITY PROFILE

Central Illinois native enjoying second career By Eric Woods

Chris Holloway has always loved living more than two decades. He worked at the Apartment Mart into a family business. in central Illinois. Currently residing “Nine years ago I talked my son into coming in Rochester Township, he has lived in years, spent a year at Chatham Community to work with me. He is now the general Chris Holloway original Springfield Marine Bank for nine manager of all properties.” One of Holloway’s the years he has received opportunities to daughters is currently working toward Title: Owner, Apartment Mart of Springfield moveSpringfield, to Indianapolis Chatham and and Rockford Bloomington. but always Over lenderBank and and spent also another served 18as yearsbank atpresident Marine her property management degree and will Address: 1830 Prairie Vista Dr. Chatham declined. “I am just a central Illinois guy,” said Bank in Bloomington. He was a commercial continue working for the business once it is E-mail: [email protected] banking altogether in 2002 when he started completed. Holloway is excited and anxious Education: B.A. in Business Economics from but we were excited when there was an Apartmentwhile in Mart. Bloomington before leaving to see how the business will develop over the Illinois College Holloway. “I enjoyed living in Bloomington, next several years and what his children will Family: Wife – Nancy; Children – Grant, Darcy, is more home to us.” do with it. and Anna opportunityOver the to years,move backHolloway to Springfield. had several This RavenwoodIn 1998, Townhomes, while still a working four-unit in Experience is the key to success in this Favorites – ideas regarding what career path he should Bloomington, Holloway bought into industry, according to Holloway. “In this Hobby: Reading and traveling take. Growing up he wanted to be a scientist into the construction business in 2002, so industry, there are individuals in business Restaurant: Bella Milano and even began college as a chemistry major. hebuilding left the in banking Springfield. world He and decided moved to back get Sports team: St. Louis Cardinals He then wanted to be a lawyer but disliked corporations, but central Illinois is more Tidbits – owner along with property and construction individual.more than There corporations. is a great Bigger difference cities have in Was a 3rd degree black belt in martial arts and father, who managed a fertilizer plant. “I drove to the Springfield area. He then became the the way they are run,” he said. “I want my is a former instructor truckslaw school. and Hisdelivered first job supplies was working to farmers for hisin who had businesses like this,” he said. “I liked daughter to learn new ways, not just what Enjoys historical novels and biographies Pike County,” said Holloway. While in college, themanager. business “I had model met and people wanted in toBloomington move back she sees here.” Has visited all but four states in the country he worked for a collections company and Looking ahead, Holloway recently began made enough money to put himself through school. Although he considers that job his oneto Springfield.”in Chatham. Apartment Mart currently Cardinal Ridge in Chatham. “This will be a in Apartment Mart. “My kids laugh when I least favorite, being able to pay for college operatesHolloway three is not locations as involved in Springfield with the day- and newa five-year 304-unit apartment complex,” he project said. “We known do not as mention retirement,” he said. “I will eventually and graduate with no student debt is one of to-day activities anymore, but he does still his greatest achievements. “I worked full time come out whenever there is a call about an well with it.” Holloway is excited by this new I will never be away completely.” and had some school scholarships. I graduated issue. He also still enjoys showing apartments additionhave final as approvalit will add yet, more but size we areand doingprice be handing the reigns over to my children. But with a savings account and not debt.” to people from time to time. “I thoroughly choices for people looking for an apartment. Eric Woods is a freelance writer from Holloway eventually found his niche in enjoy this business,” he said. Over the last Although he has taken a step back, Springfield. He can be reached the banking world and was a banker for several years, Holloway has been turning at [email protected].

Holloway still finds himself heavily involved

Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 5 TRANSPORTATION

SMTD: A service in transition By Roberta Codemo

According to the recent 2015 Sangamon approximately 31 are part-time and the County Citizens Survey, bus ridership in remaining are full-time. There are 21 paratransit bus operators. of the 576 respondents surveyed report Squires will have been the managing Sangamon County is low. Only five percent director for three years this September and earns around $103,000 annually. Previously reportusing the “never” Springfield using theMass system. Transit District at he worked in the investigations unit for leastA oncesmall or percentage twice a week of respondents while 85 percent report improvements to bus service was a priority, with one-third reporting improvements asDepartment board trustee of Corrections.chairman. He has served were needed “a lot.” Of these, African- on the“I pretty SMTD muchboard knowfor 15 theyears; district the last inside five Americans were 54 percent more likely than Frank Squires, SMTD managing director. and out,” said Squires, when asked if a whites (at 25 percent) to decry the need for transportation background was necessary improvements. in his position. Squires said no one said anything. “The According to the anonymous driver, said ridership numbers are up 4.4 percent route changes were made purely for better after the last round of contract negotiations, as ofFrank May Squires, and have SMTD been managing steadily director, rising. service,” he said. “We are always looking for Squires received a pay raise and bonuses ways to maximize resources to create new simultaneous with funding cuts. When low ridership routes, including the Historic, ridership.” asked about this, Squires said he received an Squires said the district is always looking As of July 1, SMTD eliminated a number of annual raise as did all employees and denied at expanding routes and recently hired a The Historic route accounted for two receiving a bonus. planning and marketing person. “We have SMTD operates 18 routes; 58 buses run percentSouthwind, of the Park total Tower service. and IDOT routes. routes. There are eight 30-foot 20-passenger a little bit of weakness on the west side,” he fixed routes and 18 buses run paratransit One driver, who spoke on condition of buses and 49 35-foot 40-passener buses. All said. When asked about expanding service anonymity, said the route changes occurred are handicapped accessible. questionThe fiscalpending year 2014legislative budget action. was $14.8 As west and south, he said many roads will not because of funding cuts. “Removing routes Some routes report increased ridership, Squiresmillion; theexplained fiscal yearit, 62 2015 percent budget comes is in support the weight of a 12-ton bus or are doesn’t make the system better,” he said. while others report declining or stable outside the district. “We’re still running the same 1930s routes. ridership. The best performing are the North property taxes, 10 percent comes from the The district is looking at expanding He thinks everything’s kosher.” Ninth and East Cook routes. Squires was federalfrom the government, state, 18 percent nine percent comes comes from fromlocal Saturday night bus service and providing When asked if any riders stepped unable to provide exact ridership numbers. the fare box and the remaining one percent limited Sunday bus service but this will forward to complain about the changes, comes from other sources like ad revenue.

The district employs 75 bus operators; require financing. “Buses are very expensive

6 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal diligent and alert to oncoming road hazards. funds state projects. “Watching the road is number one,” he said. There are also plans to install smart The driver said morale was low and technology on each bus. “We are laying everyone was worried about losing their the framework for it,” said Tyler Orton, IT administrator. Currently, he is redoing the are walking on eggshells.” phone system to tie it into the bus radios so jobs.Richard “It’s a scary Fix situation,”held the heposition said. “Drivers before it will be easier to track buses in real time. Squires. “We knew where we stood Riders will know where to catch a bus to get with him,” the driver said, who further where they’re going and how much it’s going added that Squires doesn’t listen to the to cost. drivers. “He never asks for our input.” He In the future, passengers will only need doesn’t understand why someone with no to scan a reloadable card that they will swipe when they get on and the fare will the opening. be automatically deducted from it. Infrared transportationWhen asked background about morale was hired problems to fill sensors will record when someone embarks between drivers and management, Squires and disembarks, the location and the time. inquired of this reporter regarding any “It will make it easier to use this information morale issues witnessed during her tour. He to improve the system,” said Orton. said he couldn’t speak for the drivers but he The district is also looking at Google doesn’t believe there are any. He added he is Transit, which is a trip planner which allows readily available and walks the facility daily someone to go online and track buses in and no one has ever complained to him. real time. “This would alleviate stress on the

PHOTOS BY GINNY LEE There are system improvements dispatchers,” said Squires. planned. Current upgrades include a new He says he often receives compliments to operate” said Squires. There are “It takes too long to get where you’re website, new signage at the transfer station about the bus service, and riders comment procedures that must be followed. going,” said the driver. Currently, some and new signs at businesses like Staples that on the friendliness, helpfulness and the “There are a lot of things people don’t list bus departure times to cut down on the understand,” continued Squires. “People hour. There are some routes that change number of phone calls to dispatch. attuned to their route,” said Squires. “The don’t know what has to happen.” fromroutes every run half every hour half to hour; every othershour during every The district is also installing 60 new busknowledge you take that is your drivers bus. have. “Drivers are At one time there was talk about the middle of the day. “The service will always be there,” he overhauling the entire system. It comes “The system needs updated,” he added. locations. Shoun Reese, grants/procurement continued. “It just may be in a different form down to timing. Squires would like to move manager,ADA-compliant said concretefunding pads for at variouscapital or shape.” the transfer station off-street and away hell to get back downtown.” This creates a improvement projects comes from state and from its present location. The additional hazardousOn the 30 situation. minute runs, “drivers fight like federal grants. The Federal Transportation Roberta Codemo is a full-time Squires said drivers are supposed to Administration funds federal projects, while freelance writer. She can be reached become a hindrance. follow the rules of the road and remain at [email protected]. train traffic on the Third Street corridor has the Illinois Department of Transportation

Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 7 SMALL BUSINESS

Bats inside an old church. Scheller says they love old brick structures. PHOTOS COURTESY OF RON SCHELLER

Becoming Batman Unique talent turns into a growing animal control business By Zach Baliva

When it comes to birthday gifts, most season before the crash. Afterwards, it went 10-year-olds ask for video games, a bicycle down to 60,000…so you had 300,000 extra raccoons reproducing,” Scheller explains. his 10th birthday, the young Scheller got When subdivision development exactlyor action what figures. he had But hoped not Ron for Scheller. – a dozen On picked back up, those raccoons (and muskrat traps. other animals) found a new habitat. Fast-forward a few decades, and Scheller “Subdivision development is the best has turned his passion for trapping into a thing that could happen for many small business, and he just might have the most interesting business card around. According and shelter in developed areas. The high to it, Scheller – who operates a business numbersspecies, because in cities animals are simply easily a findresult food of their natural ability to locate the most specializes in the trapping and exclusion not suitable habitat,” says Sheller. justknown of bats as The but Bat“birds, Guy squirrels, out of Mt. raccoons, Olive – groundhogs, moles, opossums, snakes, Resources started receiving thousands of skunks, beavers and more.” He regularly complaintsIn 1990, about the Departmentraccoons in ofresidential Natural or commercial properties, and thus created owners. a nuisance wildlife program. Scheller, who services Springfield residents and business was then working 40 hours per week as a Guy? He’s not a khaki-clad and fearless motorcycle mechanic, didn’t want to apply realityBut television how does host. one becomeThose guys The “set Bat the legitimate business back 40 years,” was already a well-known expert. When he he says. He’s also not your neighbor with refused,for certification the program’s in the program. creator showed However, up he in a trap. “It’s illegal to run to the store, get a his living room and administered the test on trap, and move a raccoon.” He’s a member the spot. “They just wanted someone they of the National Wildlife Control Operators could forward all the complaints to,” says Association with more than 30 years of Scheller with a laugh. experience in “animal damage control Scheller’s phone started ringing off work,” using selective trapping and poison/ the hook, and without any advertising chemical-free methods. investment, he found himself spending 40 It all started around 1970, when Scheller hours a week chasing critters after clocking would accompany his dad on winter traplines. “I’d tag along,” Scheller recalls. “I the nature of his clients’ requests started got an interest in the critters, and did all I toout change.at his full-time He started job. Before getting long, bat though, calls. could to understand their behaviors and patterns.” Soon Scheller was trapping part- other nuisance animals and frequently time and built a good relationship with a returnBats, it after turns being out. removed are craftier from thana home some or few game wardens who would in turn refer business. “I didn’t really understand them clients to him. It was a decent side-income, like I do other animals,” Scheller says. “I had but that all changed with the stock market to enter research mode.” So he sat. On top of buildings. At trapping saw a sharp decline. In three years, midnight. With night vision goggles. Illinois’crash of 1987.raccoon Furs population were suddenly tripled. passé, “Weand For hours on end. He read enough to be would get 350,000 raccoons in a seven-week dangerous. He tried. He failed. He tried 8 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal Scheller reached the top of his 32-foot ladder inside a three-story cedar home and came face-to-face with the enemy, flying squirrels.

again. “I couldn’t let something with a pea- sized brain defeat me. I became obsessed,” raccoons from attics, snakes from pools and says Scheller. While other companies quit groundhogsToday The from Bat foundations. Guy is busy “Every removing day is a new adventure,” he says, adding that Guy. He realized two things: (1) A removed one of his most memorable calls featured doing bat removals, Scheller became The Bat a raccoon family falling through a ceiling at and (2) bats will make their way back inside 3 a.m., which led to a lively encounter with abat domicile will return through from any up hole to 120 in themiles building. away; the family dog. Another time, a small town To defeat the bats, he would have to seal congregation was convinced its church entire structures from top to bottom, and was haunted because the rope used to ring then remove the creatures. the tower bell was missing every morning, Today, Scheller gets bat calls from piled high on a platform dozens of feet churches, homes, businesses, colleges, barns in the air. The culprit? A clever raccoon. and elsewhere. He tows his own boom lift, Although sometimes amusing, Scheller says scissors lift and personal manlift when unwanted animals are no laughing matter – needed to perform bat exclusions. There’s he’s seen groundhogs do $20,000 in damage just one problem – once removed, these bats have to go somewhere. That’s why Scheller often focuses on providing a safe haven. ofby ductworkcausing sinking and wire-chewing. foundations and $80,000 Several years ago, he worked to remove fromAfter raccoons more that than start 30 fires years, via destructionScheller is proud to report that he has suffered no Illinois, where the huge swarm of winged animal-related injuries. He fell off a client’s creatures25,000 bats looked from likea hunting plumes lodge of dark near smoke. Bath, ladder once, but has managed to avoid bites, Scheller converted a nearby barn into a bat scratches, scrapes and attacks. So next time habitat, sealed the other building, and coaxed the bats into their new sanctuary. In St. rodent, send up your signal and summon The Genevieve, Missouri, he extracted 300 bats you encounter a flying mammal or unwanted that had lived in a church for many years. With the unwanted animals removed, his Bat Guy orZach just Baliva call 217-710-2919. is a media producer and team vacuumed out 4,000 pounds of guano. writer living in Springfield.

Removing a large ‘possum from a wall cavity.

Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 9 PERSONALITY PROFILE

The student safeguard of higher education By Eric Woods

Kristin Wheeler has moved around quite dog-grooming schools. Wheeler said that universities. “We need a strong university a bit over the years, which she says is not her agency is there to protect the students, system here in Illinois in order to keep uncommon given that both her husband and and they can shut a school down if it is not students here, because if they leave they now her son are in the military. They have been doing what is in the best interest of the probably will not come back,” she said. “Seek student. “We dig deeper and investigate out volunteer opportunities on campus and Kristin Wheeler to have settled in. “We came from Chicago last,” them to see the quality of the program and look for conferences.” in Springfield now for seven years and appear if they are doing right by the students.” In As a state employee, Wheeler is among Title: As sistant Director of Academic Affairs, she feels there are a lot of community activities the fall Wheeler’s agency will be speaking the many who are anxious for Illinois to get PBVS Division, Illinois Department of she said. Wheeler likes Springfield better as in which to partake. The theater scene and the for the second year in a row at the Lincoln under control. “We need to work together Higher Education arts here are great. “There is a lot of live music, Correctional Facility to inmates who will and get a budget so there can be a positive Address: 1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, and we love the historical element. It is fun to be released soon and advising those who future in Illinois,” she said. “A lot of state Springfield, Ill., 62701 be where Lincoln lived.” Education: B.A. in elementary education from Growing up, Wheeler wanted to be teach them how to spot good schools versus environment. I really hope my kids have a Trinity International University a teacher and served as a substitute for predatorywish to find ones. a vocational school in order to futureworkers here.” are in flux mode with the current Family: Husband – Mark; Children – James, In her current role, Wheeler has found a The future for Wheeler hopefully involves Eric and Susan as a library page. She admittedly has never more enjoyable career than at any other time staying in her current career and hopefully hadthree a years.bad job At experience, 14 she worked even her though first shejob in her life. “This job is more fun than anything I retiring in about 20 years. “I will stay with has changed careers a couple times. “After have done before,” she said. In the foreseeable this as long as it is interesting and fun,” she Favorites – The Sound of Music future, she likely will be staying within the said. In the immediate future, Wheeler and Movie: then this job came up,” said Wheeler, who boundaries of higher education. “There are her husband will be celebrating their 20th Author: Diana Gabaldon working as a sub, I worked in a law office and many facets here now. I want to push my wedding anniversary in the fall by going to Restaurant: Café Moxo limits and get as far as I can.” Wheeler was Florida by themselves. They seem to have has been overseeing the Private Business advised by her mom that it is never too late to earned this vacation, as keeping the family Tidbits – forand the Vocational past nine Schoolsmonths. (PBVS) division at start on a new career path. She went back and together through the numerous moves has Sings and plays piano the “WeIllinois have Department oversight of Higherprivate, Education business Working towards her master’s degree and vocational schools in Illinois. We are were born and hopes to have instilled that military family is not easy, but somehow we in public administration the agency that approves them to operate,” mindsetfinished in college her own after children. her first two children havebeen done a major it.” accomplishment. “Being a Heavily involved in local theater as an actor said Wheeler. There are a large variety of Wheeler’s industry requires a passion and director schools that are overseen, from culinary for education and the willingness to do Eric Woods can be reached arts academies to welding schools to even the right things for the students and the at [email protected].

10 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal FITNESS

Pam Benad at the LRS lap pool. PHOTOS BY GINNY LEE

Continued from cover At LRS, fitness is a benefit in more ways than one By Colin Patrick Brady

A mutual benefit arises when a company offered by the health club, aided by an offers its employees access to affordable all-volunteer health club committee. “In health care in the form of insurance. recent months we have upgraded our Preventative measures and medical treadmills, free weights and Nautilus intervention can mean fewer lost work equipment.” days and greater productivity from a When asked of the primary impetus workforce. Lately local businesses have taken to fostering the well-being of their workers a step further by offering fitness likefor addingto say that such we a work facility hard to and their we firm’s play perks directly to workers. This may mean premises, Benad did not mince words. “We access to onsite equipment or providing an avid racquetball player who recognized membership to an outside athletic thathard. an Our onsite president health and club CEO, facility Dick Levi,would is facilities. encourage more employees to exercise on a regular basis, and regular exercise could based provider of innovative information make them happier and more productive.” technologyLevi, Ray solutions, and Shoup, was an a early Springfield- adopter Prospective LRS employees are made of promoting their employees’ physical aware of the health club up front. “We health, having offered access for more than include the health club facility in our

we interview applicants for employment, president25 years now, of administration since 1989. for LRS, “We’ve weoverview give them of benefits.a tour of Inour addition, campus which when offeredAccording a health to club Pamela to our Benad, employees vice since we opened our headquarters explained. “We have never made use of theincludes health a tourclub ofa mandatorythe health club,”condition Benad of pool, racquetball courts, running track, employment, so it’s always interesting treadmillsbuilding in and1989. weight The health training club equipment has a lap to see how many people make use of it. and was part of the building’s design.” Our health club gets plenty of use during The facility at LRS is not staffed by the early morning, before business hours, any personal trainers. “Employees are lunchtime hours, and late afternoons after welcome to bring in trainers to assist them work.” Of the overall usage of the club over in workouts. In addition, we often have professionals teaching such classes as yoga it,the they past will 25 years,come.’” Pamela Benad concludes, In terms of updating or expanding “It has definitely been a case of ‘if you build and swimming,” said Benad. Colin Patrick Brady is a freelance evaluate the equipment and services writer from Decatur. the facility, Benad says they constantly

Chris Wagner and John Bell on Levi, Ray & Shoup’s racquetball court.

Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 11 HEALTH

Tools for a heart healthy workplace By Carrie Skogsberg

Workplaces can often become traps for • Guidance for healthier meals at recognizes companies that implement unhealthy behaviors. The average worker meetings and events, workplace workplace wellness programs as sits at a desk for the majority of the day and snacks and vending is offered a variety of sweets, fatty foods and • Adaptation for any size organization sugary beverages at meetings and in the Fit-Friendly worksite, Worksites. works Blue with Cross categories MotivaBlue Shield to provide of Illinois, healthy a recognized options The American Heart Association aims • SampleNutrition menu, standar toolsds andfor specific additional food for meetings, meals and vending tooffice’s provide vending resources machines. that can change resources at their facilities. “We track the behaviors, and workplaces are a target area Organizations implementing healthier sales of the healthy options and since the majority of people spend many of standards are encouraged to: work with our administrative staff their waking hours at work. The Healthy • Reduce and ultimately eliminate responsible for the food ordering sugar-sweetened beverages, candy for catering to begin to include provides companies with the resources they and other less-nutritious foods at least one healthy option, a needWorkplace to create Food a culture and Beverageof health in Toolkit their • Reduce sodium, added sugars, stretch, and nutrition tip during organizations, while focusing on improving saturated fat and transfat in food our meetings,” said Judith a company’s options for meetings, catered and beverages provided meals, snacks and vending. Senior Wellness Analyst with “The goal of each program is to empower rich whole grains MotivaKolish, RegisteredCorporate Wellness. Dietitian and individuals to make a heart-healthy eating • Provide reasonablefruits, vegetables portion and sizes fiber- percent pattern that works for them,” said Amanda • Identify and use food vendors who also employs a dietitian and hosts regular yellow and 0 percent red,” said Judith. offer healthier choices educationalBlue Cross opportunities Blue Shield when of employees Illinois Springfield Electric, another recognized American Heart Association. Eating a variety Kelley says, “The goal of the program is can learn about healthy cooking. Their Fit-Friendly Worksite, provides healthy ofKelley, fruits, Community vegetables, Health healthy Director fats, forwhole the to meet companies where they are, whether vending machines offer color-coded items – snack options during company meetings grains and limited sodium and sugar is best they have a current wellness policy or are green is the healthiest option, yellow items are and associate or customer training for a heart-healthy diet. moderately healthy and red are unhealthy – sessions like bananas, apples and grapes, takes time, and this toolkit will allow a based on the item’s nutritional content. “Over as well as granola bars and protein bars. Toolkit provides practical action steps and companyjust starting to takeout. Behaviorsmall steps and that policy can makechange a the course of several years we have been The organization also provides non-sugary suggestionsThe Healthy that are Foodeasy for and companies Beverage to large impact on their employees.” able to reduce the yellow and red items to drinks like water and iced tea. “We try to apply, such as: The American Heart Association provide healthy choices for our associates

the current standard of 80 percent green, 20

12 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal and customers whenever possible,” said at least 30 minutes of physical Caitlin Simhauser, a market analyst at the activity each day company. • Provide a tobacco-free environment. • Prioritize sustainable practices by the American Heart Association when possible by minimizing showedA 2008 that workplace employees survey participating conducted in waste, encouraging recycling and a workplace wellness program reported sourcing products from sustainable losing weight while lowering blood producers pressure and cholesterol. The companies Companies are encouraged to get reported improved productivity, increased leadership approval, and to work with job satisfaction and lower absenteeism a variety of staff members and external among employees. partners such as food and beverage vendors The American Heart Association’s and dietitians. They should create an action Healthy Workplace Recommendations plan to determine how to phase in changes include: and how to communicate those changes • Support healthier choices, provide with employees. leadership and role modeling, and create a culture of health free and can be accessed by registering at • Offer nutritious food and beverage www.heart.org/healthyliving.The Healthy Food & Beverage Toolkit is options • Offer physical activity opportunities Carrie Skogsberg is communications that are relevant to the audience and director for Midwest affiliate of the environment to help people achieve American Heart Association.

Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 13 Sources: The hospitals. HOSPITALS (Ranked by number of inpatient admissions)

HOSPITAL NAME PHONE (-) NUMBER OF INPATIENT FY 2014 TOTAL STAFF STREET ADDRESS FAX (=) LICENSED ADMISSIONS OCCUPANCY OPERATING BUDGET (FULL TIME YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP WEBSITE (www.) HOSPITAL BEDS (2014) RATE (MILLIONS) EQUIVALENT) ADMINISTRATOR AFFILIATION EST’D

Memorial Medical Center 217-788-3000 701 N. First St. 217-788=5520 500 23,588 67% $625 3,946 Edgar J. Curtis Memorial Health System 1897 1 Springfield, IL 62781-0001 memorialmedical.com

HSHS St. John’s Hospital 217-544-6464 800 E. Carpenter 217-527=5525 439 19,325 67.4% $469 2,624 Charles Lucore Hospital Sisters Health System 1878 2 Springfield, IL 62769 st-johns.org

Passavant Area Hospital 217-245-9541 1600 W. Walnut 217-243=2206 121 2,945 28.7% $92 715 Doug Rahn Memorial Health System 1875 3 Jacksonville, IL 62650 passavanthospital.com

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral 217-585-1180 Health Center 217-585=4747 97 1,746 73% DND 135 Mark Littrell Universal Health Services 2008 5230 S. Sixth St. Road 4 lincolnprairiebhc.com Springfield, IL 62703

Vibra Hospital of Springfield 217-528-1217 701 N. Walnut St. 217-747-7819 50 270 40.7% DND 88 Chuck Nordyke Vibra Healthcare 2004 5 Springfield, IL 62702 vhspringfield.com

Sources: The individual nursing home facilities. N/A - Not Applicable NURSING HOME FACILITIES (Ranked by total number of full-time employees)

HOSPITAL NAME SHELTERED NUMBER OF STREET ADDRESS PHONE (-) SKILLED INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY FULL TIME AMENITIES YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP FAX (=) BEDS BEDS BEDS MANAGER EMPLOYEES (pool, workout,transport, etc.) EST’D

Capitol Healthcare & Rehabilitation 217-525-1880 On-site therapy staff, Wi-Fi, transportation, beauty salon, day Centre 220 N/A N/A Jason Young 210 room, library, business center, private rooms, refrigerators, 2002 217-789=4560 1 555 W. Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62702 pet friendly

Country-like setting offers Occupational, Physical, Aquatic and Speech Therapies at The Oasis Short-term rehabilitation center on Lewis Memorial Christian Village campus, Wellness Center includes fitness room and indoor pool. In- 217-787-9600 dependent Garden Homes, All-Inclusive Independent Apartments, 3400 W. Washington 155 N/A N/A Cindy Schaaf 200 1977 2 217-787=9601 Assisted Living Garden Villas, and Skilled Nursing with choice of Springfield, IL 62711 private and semi-private rooms. 3 Beauty Salons. Weekly church services and Bible Study. On-site chaplain. Transportation. A wide variety of activities. Beautiful courtyards and walking paths.

Heritage Health of Springfield 217-789-0930 Short term rehabilitation unit, physical, occupational, speech, and 900 N. Rutledge 152 26 N/A Daniel Krug 160 respiratory therapy services, beauty salon, transportation, Wi-Fi, 1982 217-789=6465 3 Springfield, IL 62702 Memorial Garden Courtyard, pet friendly St. Joseph Home of Springfield 217-529-5596 3306 S. Sixth St. Road N/A 72 41 Lenore Highland 135 Private and semi-private rooms 1903 217-529=8590 4 Springfield, IL 62703 Regency Nursing Care Residence 217-793-4880 Salon services, therapy, speech therapy, private bath and shower 2120 W. Washington 95 N/A 4 Anthony Twardowski 90 1991 217-793=4894 in each room. Cafeteria menu service, Medicare suites, Wi-Fi 5 Springfield, IL 62702

Short-Term rehab unit, physical, occupational and speech therapy, The Villas Senior Care Community- newly remodeled therapy room, transportation, casa di bella Skilled Nursing and Short-Term Rehab 217-744-2299 beauty salon, wi-fi, computer room, pet friendly, private and 99 N/A N/A Sharon Herpstreith 90 semi-private rooms, beautiful courtyard with walkways and 1981 5 100 Marian Parkway 217-496=3165 gazebo, outdoor patio, fountain and waterfall, not-for profit, Sherman, IL 62684 private dining rooms, weekly mass and weekly multi- denominational church services

Concordia Village 217-993-7068 Spa facilities, salon, transportation, therapy, chapel, library and 4101 W. Iles Ave. 64 N/A N/A Deb Maaks 80 2012 217-993=7081 movie theater. 6 Springfield, IL 62711

24-Hour nursing, nurse administered medications, no hidden The Villas Senior Care Community- fees, transportation to doctor’s appointments, physical, occupa- Sheltered Care 217-744-9891 tional and speech therapy on-site, wi-fi, computer room, libraries, N/A N/A 113 Donna Heneghan 69 beautiful outdoor courtyard and gardens, pet friendly, private 1981 7 100 Stardust Drive 217-744=8378 rooms with 4 floor plans available, beauty/barber salon, daily Sherman, IL 62684 mass, weekly multi-denominational church services, not-for-profit, adult day care and respite care.

Oak Terrace Healthcare Center 217-787-6466 Private and semi-private rooms, two outdoor patios, therapy room 1750 W. Washington N/A 78 20 Jeremy Woodle 68 1975 217-787=6846 and beauty salon 8 Springfield, IL 62702 Auburn Rehab & Health Center 217-438-6125 Therapy, recreation, transportation, social services 304 Maple Ave. 70 N/A N/A Whitney Oberlink 55 1967 217-438=2092 and beauty salon 9 Auburn, IL 62615

Aperion Care Springfield 217-789-1680 525 S. Martin Luther King Drive N/A 65 N/A Jackie Liddell 30 Transport, semi-private rooms 1982 217-789=0199 10 Springfield, IL 62703

Illinois Presbyterian Home 217-546-5622 N/A 15 73 Thomas O’Fallon 29 Apartments, suites, private rooms and private baths 1954 11 2005 W. Lawrence, Springfield, IL 62704 217-546=5645 14 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 15 Sources: The Physician Groups. DND - Did Not Disclose. PHYSICIAN GROUPS (Ranked by total number of physicians)

GROUP NAME PHONE (-) STREET ADDRESS FAX (=) PARTNERS/ HOURS OF TYPE OF NUMBER OF TOTAL # OF YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP WEBSITE (WWW.) PRINCIPALS OPERATION CLINIC PHYSICIANS EMPLOYEES SPECIALTIES EST’D

HSHS Medical Group Anesthesiology & Perioperative Services, 800 E. Carpenter St Children’s Surgical Services – 301 N. 8th St Family & Internal Medicine – 2801 Mathers Rd Family Health – 345 N. Main St, Chatham Adult Neurology, Allergy/Immunology, Family Medicine – 1515 W. Walnut St, Suite 2, Jacksonville Anesthesiology, Diabetes & Endocri- Family Medicine – 300 Sattley St, Rochester nology, Gastroenterology, General Foot & Ankle Specialists – 1515 W. Walnut St, Bldg 12, 217-492-9696 Surgery, Hospitalists, Intensivists, Jacksonville 217-492=9643 Melinda Clark, CEO; All Offices Primary and Neurosurgery, Palliative Care, Pedi- Foot & Ankle Specialists – 2901 Old Jacksonville Rd, Suite C atrics, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Loren Hughes, MD, President 8AM – 5PM 320 967 2008 1 General Surgery – 800 E. Carpenter St HSHSmedicalgroup. Specialty Care Opthalmology, Pediatric Orthopedics, Hospitalist Program – St. John’s – 800 E. Carpenter St org Pediatric Surgery, Podiatric Medicine, HSHS Neuroscience Center – 301 N. 8th St Podiatric Surgery, Primary Care, Pulmo- Intensivist Program – St. John’s – 800 E. Carpenter St nary Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Trauma Multispecialty Care – 2901 Old Jacksonville Rd Surgery, Virtual Care Palliative Care – 800 E. Carpenter St Pulmonology – 2901 Old Jacksonville Rd Springfield Diabetes & Endocrine Center – 1118 Legacy Pointe Dr

Primary care, specialties and sub-spe- 217-545-8000 Primary Care SIU HealthCare The practice of SIU School Mon - Fri, cialties include over 100 different PO Box 19639 217-545=1884 and Specialty 282 1615 services. For a list of services, or to 1972 of Medicine 8AM - 4:30PM 2 Springfield, IL 62794-9639 Medical Clinic view provider profiles online, visit siuhealthcare.org siuhealthcare.org

Springfield Clinic Springfield Clinic Main Campus – 1025 S. Sixth St. All Offices: Full spectrum of services that includes SC 1st 800 Bldg – 800 N. First St. primary & specialty medical care, lab, SC 1st 900 Bldg – 900 N First St. 8AM - 5PM. Prompt Care Main - imaging, physical therapy, audiology, SC Chiropractic – 355 W. Carpenter, Suite A physical therapy, dietetics & nutrition, SC Center for Plastic Surgery – 2901 Greenbriar Dr. 217-528-7541 1025 S. Sixth St, Primary & sleep center and outpatient surgery SC Family Practice Center – 1100 Centre West Dr. Mark D. Greatting, M.D., 8AM - 8PM ; Multi-Specialty, & endoscopy center, all with access to SC Koke Mill – 901 S. Koke Mill Road 800-444-7541 250 2116 Prompt Care (no appointment, walk-in 1939 3 SC MOHA – 775 Engineering Dr. Chairman; Randall A. Bryant, CEO Prompt Care West - Ancillary SpringfieldClinic.com 2200 W. Wabash Ave, Services medical care) and TeleNurse (24-hour SC Optical Centre – 1025 S. Sixth St. patient help line). SC Optical Centre West – 1937 W. Iles Ave. 8AM - 8PM, For a comprehensive list of providers, SC Pavilion – 301 N. Eighth St. (Excluding Major specialties, services and locations, visit SC Pediatric & Adolescent Center – 2532 Farragut Dr. www.springfieldclinic.com SC Physical Therapy – 3020 South Sixth St. Holidays) SC Wabash – 2200 W. Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL

Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiol- Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants * ogy, Peripheral Vascular Cardiology, Nu- 217-788-0706 Cardiac and Prairie Diagnostic Center – 401 E. Carpenter Mon - Fri, Vascular clear Cardiology, Transesophageal Echo, Prairie Heart Institute – 619 E. Mason prairiecardiovascular. DND 71 486 Congenital Cardiology, Congestive Heart 1979 8AM - 5PM Diagnosis & 4 Baylis Building – 747 N. Rutledge Failure, Percutaneous Valvuloplasty, Hy- com Treatment Springfield, IL 62701 pertension Management, Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnosis, Vascular Medicine

Memorial Physician Services Memorial Medical Center 701 N. First St. (corporate office) – Springfield, IL 62781 Capitol Healthcare – 2603 S. Sixth, Springfield, IL 62703 Chatham – 101 E. Plummer, Chatham, IL 62629 Jacksonville – 15 Founders Lane, Suite 100, Jacksonville, IL 62650 1-855-FIND-MPS Mon – Fri, 8AM – 5PM, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Koke Mill – 3132 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield, IL 62704 1-855-346-3677 Memorial Health System Sat and extended hours Primary Care 62 462 Medicine, Obstetrics / Gynecology, 1994 5 Lincoln – 515 N. College St., Lincoln, IL 62656 MemorialMD.com at some locations. Psychiatry, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics North Dirksen – 3220 Atlanta St., Springfield, IL 62707 Petersburg – 1 Centre Drive, Petersburg, IL 62675 South Sixth – 2950 South 6th St., Springfield, IL 62703 Vine Street – 3225 Hedley Road, Springfield, IL 62711 Women’s Healthcare – 747 N. Rutledge, Springfield, IL 62701

ExpressCare Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family 217-588-2600 Koke Mill – 3132 Old Jacksonville Rd. 62704 All locations 7AM – Practice, Modern facilities offering North Dirksen – 3220 N. Atlanta St. 62707 MemorialExpressCare. Memorial Medical Center Walk-In Care 17 128 outpatient laboratory and medical 1999 10PM, 7 days a week 6 South Sixth – 2950 S. Sixth St. 62703 com imaging (X-ray). Hassle-free walk-in Springfield, IL appointments with on-site physicians

Gordon Allan, M.D., Rod Herrin, M.D., O.B. Idusuyi, M.D., Orthopedics, 217-547-9100 Leo Ludwig, M.D., Chris Maender, Imaging, Joint Reconstruction, Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Center of Illinois M.D., Barry Mulshine, M.D. Physical Fracture and Injuries, Foot/Ankles, 1301 S. Koke Mill Road 217-547=9236 Mon - Fri , 8AM-5PM, Upper Extremities, Sports Medicine, Ron Romanelli, M.D., Kari Senica, Therapy, 13 100 1972 7 Springfield, IL 62711 orthocenterillinois. Saturday, 8AM-12PM Interventional Pain Management, M.D., Paul Smucker M.D., Tim Medicine, Imaging, Physical Therapy, Minimally com VanFleet, M.D., John Watson, Walk-in Clinic Invasive Surgery M.D., Barry Werries, M.D. for Acute Injuries Joe Williams, M.D. Dennis Adams, MD; Gerard Bitar, MD; Lavanya Boddu, MD; John Primary Care, Internal Medicine, N. Dirksen – Fahey, MD; Sam Gaines, MD; Rob- Family Medicine, X-Ray & Lab 217-789-1403 7AM – 6PM; Walk-in Care, In- HSHS Medical Group Priority Care ert Juranek, MD; Bibi Omar, MD; facilities, Diagnosis & Treatment 2329 N. Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, 62702 S. MacArthur – ternal Medicine, 217-525=1624 Joseph Townsend, MD; Diana 12 77 of Ambulatory Medical Problems, 1984 8 1836 S. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, 62704 9AM – 8PM Family Medicine HSHSmedicalgroup.org Widicus, MD, FAAFP; Kristin Buss, Occupational & Industrial Medicine, (7 days a week) PA-C, MPAS; Andrew Costerisan, Virtual Care PA-C; Wendi Campbell, FNP

No Stitch/No Patch Cataract & Lens Prairie Eye and LASIK Center 217-698-3030 Mon - Fri, Opthamology, Implant Surgery, Glaucoma Treatment 2020 W. Iles Ave. 217-698=3068 Sandra Yeh, M.D. 8AM - 5PM; Optometry, 7 80 & Surgery, Retina & Vitreous Surgery, 1970 9 Springfield, IL 62704 Sat, 8AM - 12PM Optical Center Uvenitis, Oculoplastic & Reconstructive prairieeyecenter.com Surgery, In-Office LASIK Procedure

James Knupp, M.D.; Sumit 217-529-3937 Opthamology, Gailey Eye Clinic Bahtia, M.D.; Ara Aprahamian, Mon - Fri, Retina & Vitreous Surgery, Pediatric & 1401 S. Koke Mill Road 217-698=3937 Optometry, 4 15 Neural Opthalmology, Cataract Surgery 1941 M.D.; Angela Oberreiter, O.D.; 8AM - 5PM 10 Springfield, IL 62711 Optical Center with optional premium lenses, Lasik gaileyeyeclinic.com Robert Lee, M.D.

Hematology- Victor Lanzotti, MD; Central Illinois Hematology 217-525-2500 Oncology Edem Agamah, MD; Mon - Fri, Oncology Center 217-525=9374 Outpatient Clinic 4 24 Hematology and Medical Oncology 1986 747 N Rutledge St., 2204 Frances Matthews, MD; 8:30AM – 4:30PM 10 & Chemotherapy Springfield, IL 62702 www.cihoc.com Hui Zhang, MD Suite 16 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 17 CONTINUING EDUCATION

Nancy Hall and Stephanie Thomas talk to members PHOTO BY ERIC WOODS about the Senior Scribes and Flicks on Fridays activities.

Lifelong learning a continued commitment By Eric Woods

According to the old proverb, “You are one day. According to Workman, the group never too old to learn.” Since 1993, Lincoln has been to both ends of the state and it Land Community College (LLCC) has often looks for places that people may not been testing this saying. The Academy for know even exist. There are also more in- Lifelong Learning (ALL) is a program at the depth programs, such as the Chautauqua college in which adults age 50 and older Series, which is a three-part series of two- are invited to join a group of individuals hour lectures on a broader topic. devoted to the lifelong pursuit of learning. One of the newest programs, Around With more than a dozen programs and Town, is one year old and focuses on special interest groups, there are plenty of ventures throughout the local community. topics and activities from which to choose. “We are a democratic organization happening in town and needing someone for members interested in learning,” said to“This go iswith more them,” about said people Stout. finding There things are usually 10 to 20 people who travel around events are planned by the members for the town and learn what happens behind members.Betty Workman, We have president a coordinating of ALL. board “The the scenes of various industries. Some made up of the 13 different groups that plan all events in addition to the board.” LLCC sponsors the group, although not all interestingEach program trips include and agroup pawn shop,sponsors fire events are held on campus. monthlydepartments events, and and a tour the of biggest the FBI challenge building. “We are a membership organization, is trying not to let the events overlap too and anyone 50 or older can participate,” much. There is a planning committee for said Jamie Stout, director of community each group, and the chairs will meet in education at LLCC. Members of ALL can order to coordinate the long list of topics. go to any event. People can join any time “We survey the members and ask which 12 throughout the year, but the schedule they would like,” said Workman. “That is of events does coincide with the college how Today’s Topic gets chosen.” Along with

regular member, and there is also ALL-Plus events each season for every member to membershipfiscal year. There in which is an annualmembers fee get to benot a attend.the specific The programs,summer kickoff ALL also is followed holds larger by a chili cook-off in the fall, a winter celebration 50 percent off most non-credit Community in January featuring games and a speaker, Educationonly regular classes. membership The ALL benefits kickoff but always also and a spring luncheon and annual meeting. happens in July, and each group has a booth Plus, special interest groups are available with information on their events. “This is for book lovers, writers, movie groups, about lifelong learning. We look at the hot game players, golfers, bowlers and bikers. topics affecting those age 50 and older.” Having an educational focus is essential membership was close to 500. Last year’s for each event sponsored by ALL. One of totalWhen was 327. the “We program try to set a first target began, every the programs, Today’s Topic, is a monthly year. Last year it was 375,” said Stout. “We lecture on a subject of current interest are constantly looking for ways to reach a new sect of the community in order to get members say they want to know more the word out.” to the members. “We find topics the ALL is always looking for new members, and non-members can come as guests. orabout,” topic.” said Finding Workman. local people “We will to alsocome find in “Just call us to set it up, and you can try andlecturers participate certified in the in thelectures particular and events field is important so members can easily follow orientations so people can learn about the up if they would like. Another program, upcomingit out first,” activities, said Stout. and ALL as hasalways quarterly they Flicks on Fridays, is a monthly screening welcome suggestions. “We are always open to new ideas.” discussion on the major topic of the movie. Wanderof a classic on Wednesdays film. Afterwards, is a trip there members is a Eric Woods can be reached take to a location they can get to and from in at [email protected]. 18 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 19 Sources: The Fitness Centers. DND - Did Not Disclose. FITNESS CENTERS (Ranked by number of members) PHONE (-) BUSINESS NAME FAX (=) STREET ADDRESS WEBSITE (WWW.) # OF # OF COST OF HOURS OF YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP EMAIL EMPLOYEES MEMBERS MEMBERSHIP OPERATION MANAGER(S) AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT / AMENITIES EST’D

Springfield YMCA Gus and Flora 217-679-1625 5 am - 9:30 pm Angie Sowle, CEO; child watch, gymnasium, outdoor playground, sauna, steam room, 217-679=0920 See website for M-F, 7 am - y-cycling, wi-fi, free parking, weight training, cardio training, group Kerasotes Branch Kris Fulford, springfieldymca.org 100 11,000 7 pm Sat, 7 am fitness, warm water instructional pool, lap swimming in cooler pool, 2011 1 4550 W. Iles Ave. current rates Branch Director Springfield, IL 62711 [email protected] - 5 pm Sun water play features

5 am - 9:30 pm 217-544-9846 M-F, 7 am - Angie Sowle, CEO; child watch, gymnasium, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, racquetball Springfield YMCA Downtown Branch 217-544=0004 See website for courts, youth & family center, y-cycling, indoor track, wi-fi, separate 7 pm Sat, Bryan Finn, 701 S. Fourth St. springfieldymca.org 200 6,600 gender workout area, weight training, cardio training, group fitness, 1962 2 current rates 12 pm - 5 pm Branch Director Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected] youth pool, lap swimming in cooler pool, massage, locker rental Sun

5:30am - 10pm smoothie cafe, free day care, pools, whirlpool, steam room, M-Th Kelsey Beard, 217-787-8348 sauna, gravity training facility, warm water hydro therapy, capitol FitClub South 5:30am - Facility Manager; chiropractic health center, athleticare orthopedics and acceleration fitclub.net 3631 S. Sixth St. 80 6,100 Rates vary 9:30pm Fri. Dr. Kevin Imhoff, athletic enhancement programs, st. john’s bone & joint institute 1999 3 [email protected] Springfield, IL 62703 7am-6pm Sat. Co-founder / CEO rehabilitation services, nasm certified personal trainers, senior 9am - 4pm Sun exercise programs, dynamic group personal training 217-789-4653 5 am - 11 pm 217-789=6256 M-Th, 5 am - free classes, women’s only area, 4 basketball courts, volleyball, Gold’s Gym Maureen athletic training, spinning, bodypump, 4 endless pools, large 1600 E. Clearlake Ave. goldsgym.com 45 5,800 Rates vary 9 pm Fri, 6 am - 2004 4 Suhadolnik weight room, nautilus nitro, hammer strength, flex, pro-shop, juice Springfield, IL 62703 msuhadolnik@goldsgym. 5 pm Sat, 8 am bar, child care com - 5 pm Sun

24 hours M-F, Jim Copelin, 217-787-1111 cardiovascular equipment, free weights, group exercise programs, FitClub West 5 am - 8 pm General Manager; senior exercise programs, personal training, nutrition coaching, fitclub.net 2811 W. Lawrence 60 4,500 Rates vary Sat, 7 am - Dr. Kevin Imhoff, pool, hot tub, personal training, group exercise for all age levels, art 1999 5 [email protected] Springfield, IL 62704 8 pm Sun Co-founder / CEO of strength training center, dynamic group personal training

5:30 am - 10 pm M-Th, 5:30 Tyler Riggs, Gen- 217-788-8250 FitClub North am - 9 pm Fri, eral Manager; Dr. cardiovascular equipment, free weights, group exercise programs, fitclub.net senior exercise programs, personal training, nutrition coaching, 2701 E. Sangamon Ave. 20 1,610 Rates vary 7 am - 4 pm Kevin Imhoff, 1999 6 [email protected] dynamic group personal training Springfield, IL 62702 Sat., 9 am - Co-founder / CEO 4 pm Sun

air conditioned indoor sports courts, 30ft rock wall, cardio equipment, 5:30 am - 10 resistance equipment, free weight areas, group fitness classes, 217-787-2460 pm M-Th, 5:30 individual workout programs, certified personal training, professional Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center springfieldracquetandfit- am - 9 pm Fri, Ross Graham, tennis lessons, clinics/drills by certified instructors - usta designated, 3725 Chatham Road 38 1,375 $29.99 & up 1971 7 ness.com 7 am - 7 pm Josh Morrison youth tennis excellence training center, adult & junior in-house/travel Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected] Sat, 7 am - tennis teams, outdoor aquatic center - 3 heated pools, 3 water slides, 7 pm Sun aquacise classes. swim lessons and swim team participation, red cross certified life guards, summer day camp provided by kids camp inc.

217-787-2980 / $19.99 per Anthony's One on One Fitness 24 hour, 24 hour membership, cardio, strength, personal training, group 217-415-6421 month, Joining personal Anthony & Kim personal training, post-rehabilitation services, group fitness classes, Family Gym anthonysoneononefitness. nutritional guidance, motivational speaking, acceleration sports 15 750 fee - $19.99. training by Nizzio, owners 1985 8 1650 Wabash, Suite F com training, run coaching, senior fitness, womens’ fitness, specialized Springfield, IL 62704 No contract appointment weight training, zumba [email protected] required.

217-498-1175 Rocket Fitness 24 hours, ful service gym, Hoist and Vision equipment, freeweights, basket- rocketfitnesscenter.com Tracy Rogers ball and volleyball league, showers, group fitness classes included 326 Sattley 5 675 $25 - $35 7 days a week 2014 9 Rochester, IL 62563 [email protected] in membership

24/7 access. Nina Lindhorst, 217-697-8727 Desk hours: Power Works Fitness General Manager; free weights, cardio equipment, locker rooms, saunas, group 217-483=6294 M-F: 8 am - 347 Williams Lane 20 500 Check website Lex Bitner, exercise classes 2010 10 powerworkschatham.com 4 pm, Sat: Chatham, IL 62629 Marketing 12 - 2 pm

217-585-2999 Snap Fitness 24-7 $34.95 single, Cybex brand equipment, free weights, machine weights, cardio 1362 Toronto Road snapfitness.com 1 500 24-hour access Robert Schmidt equipment 2005 10 Springfield, IL 62712 [email protected] $49.95 family

Snap Fitness 24-7 217-483-5701 $29.95 - Cybex brand equipment, free weights, machine weights, cardio 24-hour access Sheila Raleigh 1061 Jason Place snapfitness.com 1 450 equipment 2005 11 Chatham, IL 62629 $39.95

cardio - each piece features its own tv viewing screen, treadmills, 217-523-1541 ellipticals, crosstrainers, adaptive motion trainers, recumbent bikes, Anytime Fitness $29.95 - $34.95 Tony Maier, stairclimber, free weights- hammer strength plate loaded, 5-120 lb 2705 N. Dirksen Parkway 812-589-7202 2 DND 24-hour access 2010 per month Managing Partner dumbbells, smith machine, olympic bench, precor/paramont circuit Springfield, IL 62702 anytimefitness.com line, modular cable cross over system, private men’s and women’s shower/bathroom, personal training, rowing machine

cardio - each piece features its own tv viewing screen, treadmills, 217-670-2420 ellipticals, crosstrainers, adaptive motion trainers, recumbent bikes, Anytime Fitness $34.95 per Tony Maier, stairclimber, free weights- hammer strength plate loaded, 5-120 lb 3045 S. Dirksen Parkway 812-589-7202 2 DND 24-hour access 2012 month Managing Partner dumbbells, smith machine, olympic bench, precor/paramont circuit Springfield, IL 62703 anytimefitness.com line, modular cable cross over system, private men’s and women’s shower/bathroom, personal training, rowing machine $33 - $37 treadmills, ellipticals, bikes with own tv viewing, free weights, 217-679-2490 per month. Anytime Fitness anytimefitness.com Jill Fasig, kettlebells, TRX bands, selectorized equipment, cable crossover, 4525 Wabash Ave., Suite D 24-hour access dual adjusted pulley machine, squat rack, smith machine, free small springfieldil3@anytimefit- 2 DND Discount for ad- General Manager 2012 Springfield, IL 62711 group classes, personal training, individual shower rooms with ness.com ditional family towels provided. members.

5 am - 11 pm Charter Fitness 217-546-4600 $10.00 per cardio, strength training, free weights, stretching area, showers & Mon-Fri, 7 am - Andrew Iaun 3246 Ginger Creek Drive charterfitness.com DND DND locker rooms, personal training studio 2007 Springfield, IL 62711 month 7 pm Sat/Sun

217-546-4910 $10.00 - Planet Fitness Open 24 hours, cardio machines, weight resistance machines, instruction included planetfitness.com multiple managers 1756 Wabash Ave. DND DND $19.99 per 7 days a week with membership, tanning, massage beds 2013 Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected] month 5 am - 11 pm L.A. Fitness 217-801-9007 $19.00 -$39.00 Mon-Thu, 5 freeweights, juice bar, 50 aerobic classes per week, spinning, 2501 Wabash Ave. lafitness.com 40 DND am - 10 pm Fri, Chris Kolb basketball, yoga, pilates, zoomba, kickboxing, 100 pieces of cardio- 2013 Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected] per month 8 am - 8 pm vascular, pools, jacuzzis, saunas Sat/Sun 20 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal PERSONALITY PROFILE

U.S. veteran training the future generations By Eric Woods

timeBorn andin the raised Chicago in Minnesota, area. He Wayne is impressed Carrels Wayne Carrels bymoved the tonumber Springfield of inmotivated 2004 after people spending in Title: Owner and Chief Exercising but he does wish the area had more sunshine. Technician, HIPE Fitness “WeSpringfield need a whofairer come share to of his warmer gym every weather,” day, Address: 3430 Constitution Dr., Springfield he said. The limited recreational activity in Education: B.S. in recreation management from the winter is another issue, as Carrels loves the University of Wisconsin La Crosse outdoor activities. “When it does snow, there Family: Wife - Christine is nowhere close to go snowmobiling, snow skiing or other snow activities like there was Favorites – when I grew up in Minnesota or living in Hobby: Water Skiing Northern Illinois.” Movie: Rambo Carrels has been a hard worker most of Book: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson his life and credits his father’s work ethic as Tidbits – drive to work in the snow, and never be Served in the U.S. Navy, Army Reserve late,”a key heinfluence. said. At age“He 12,would Carrels get upwas at ranking 4 a.m., and National Guard wood for his uncle on the farm. Soon after, Owns more than 75 different water skis he was shoveling corn bins, by far his worst Holds the Guinness world record for job experience. “You would get water in skiing on his hands them and then stink for weeks,” he recalls. From an early age, though, Carrels knew he wanted to be a personal trainer and not to get stressed out trying to make a strength coach. He has now been a personal hobby just part-time,” he said. “Take the time almost eight of them at HIPE Fitness. (The living out of training at first. “Do it first as a nametrainer is in an Springfield acronym forfor nine High years, Intensity with you cannot help everyone across the board.” Practical Exercises). to find your audience and understand that “I teach people how to exercise so they possible is another way to keep up to speed can do it anywhere. I train the body for go, onAttending the industry. as many fitness seminars as not just for show,” said Carrels, who is a Looking into the future, Carrels hopes proponent of preserving the body during to work for a professional sports team. He exercise so people do not wear out. “We want has played baseball and recreational hockey to do the fun stuff into our older days.” Carrels for years and wants to continue living the has a real passion for working with children American dream. “I want a fair shake at the and holds team training and group classes. pursuit of happiness,” he said. “I want to His forte is working with athletes, and he know that we can go to bed at night, get up has taught over 7,000 classes since he has without being penalized by the government Water Ski Association (AWSA) instructor as in the morning, and make a profitable living wellbeen asin anSpringfield. Institute ofCarrels Human is anPerformance American Carrels does not have a detailed (IHP) functional training instructor and is retirementor profits taken plan, away.” but he does want to eventually become a whitewater rafting strength and conditioning specialist through instructor once his training days are over. thecurrently National working Strength on becoming and Conditioning a certified Association (NSCA). take trips and take people down the river,” From swimming across the Mississippi he“When said. IAs am of now, done though, with fitness, Carrels Iis wantcontent to River to go water skiing as a teenager to assisting his clients in gaining their own his service in the military, Carrels has been a very active individual and has a lot to be rewarding than helping over 5,000 people in proud of. “Making it through the Gulf War fitness goals. “There has been nothing more with my sanity and not getting in trouble is trust and opportunity they gave me, HIPE one of my greatest achievements,” he said. wouldSpringfield not exist.” in the last 10 years. Without the Carrels loves his work but knows the challenges of being a personal trainer. For Eric Woods can be reached those hoping to follow this path, he advises at [email protected]. Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 21 Sources: The individual insurance agencies. (Ranked by number of local producers.) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCIES AGENCY NAME PHONE (-) FAX (=) NUMBER OF STREET ADDRESS WEBSITE (www.) NUMBER OF LOCAL MANAGER(S)/ YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP EMAIL PRODUCERS EMPLOYEES OWNERS SPECIALTIES EST’D

R. W. Troxell & Company 217-528-7533 Mike Aiello, John Eck, Jr., Commercial Insurance, Personal Insurance, 217-528=1041 1 214 South Grand Ave. West rwtroxell.com 47 80 Todd Sowle, Dave White, Employee Benefits, Individual Life/Health, 1887 Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected] Chris Leming Bonds

Forsyth Insurance Group, Inc. 217-525-9500 Dale Blankenship, Personal Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Life, 430 E. Vine St. 217-528=1526 15 11 1946 2 forsyth-ins.com Greg Cannedy Health and Group and Financial Services Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected]

American Central Insurance Service 217-698-9000 Employee Benefits, Commercial Insurance, 3800 Hedley Road 217-698=9898 10 24 Stan Travelstead 1987 3 americancentralinsurance.com Personal Insurance, Financial Services Springfield, IL 62711 [email protected]

Goodenow Insurance Agency Inc. 217-523-5443 Home, Auto, Life, Commercial, Health and 1207 N. Eighth St. 217-523=5456 10 4 Donald Goodenow 1998 3 goodenowinsurance.com Senior Products Springfield, IL 62702 [email protected] Dimond Brothers Insurance Agency, Inc. 217-793-6655 Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, 217-793=6706 3931 Wood Duck Drive 8 4 Toby Bartos Employee Benefits 1867 4 Springfield, IL 62711 dimondbros.com

Nicoud Insurance 217-546-6900 Jim Hillestad, Financial Institutions, Business Insurance, 4481 Ash Grove, Suite B 217-546=7034 8 27 Tim Nicoud, Jr., 1985 4 nicoudinsurance.com Personal Insurance and Benefits Springfield, IL 62711 [email protected] Tom Kavanagh

Lee/O’Keefe Insurance Agency Inc. 217-528-5679 Glenda Richards, Business, Personal, Life/Health Insurance 2501 Chatham Road Suite 100 217-528=2121 5 9 1934 5 www.leeokeefe.com Brian Blough Bonds Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected]

Godfrey Insurance Agency 217-483-9590 Crop Insurance, Home, Auto, Life, 101 W. Mulberry 217-483=9593 4 5 Rustin Godfrey, Lisa Godfrey 2002 6 godfreyinsuranceagency.com Commercial Lines Chatham, IL 62629 [email protected]

Snyder Insurance 217-793-6000 Home, Auto, Life, Group Health, Farm, 217-793=6161 6 2131 W. White Oaks Drive insurewithsnyder.com 4 6 Charles Farner Business-Concrete Ready Mix, Restaurants, 1906 Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected] Contractors, Trucking

Denton Merritt Dycus Insurance Agency 217-528-0408 217-522=5400 7 2800 S. Sixth St. P.O. Box 1179 dentoninsurance.com 3 3 David R. Merritt Personal Lines and Small Commercial 1930 Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected]

Preston-Rezin Insurance Agency 217-529-9711 Auto, Home, Life, Business, Health, 3307 Robbins Rd. 217-529=0555 2 2 William and Angie Preston 2000 8 prestoninsurance.org Medicare Supplements Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected]

22 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal INSURANCE

R.W. Troxell: Long history, personal touch By Roberta Codemo

R.W. Troxell & Company recently received employed 19 people and was the fourth or products to choose from. the National Personal Lines Agency of the The insurance industry has changed. Year award from The Hanover Insurance Co. was number one. “Twenty years ago you could be a generalist,” Group in recognition of the company’s fifth“Our largest boundaries agency have locally; spread Lanphier out,” said and said Aiello. “Now you need to be an expert.” “ability to deliver value to customers Aiello, who said there’s always room for The company specializes in construction, through strong insurance product expertise warehouse, trucking and grain insurance. and its responsive service culture.” The company provides a range of growth. It opened its first branch office in cybercrime, employment practices and insurance products at competitive prices Chicago 10 years ago and now has offices liabilityBusinesses and need face protection. more risks today from to its clients. Today it is one of the largest in Bloomington, Denver, St. Louis and The company’s in-house claims independent insurance agencies in central Washington and employs 120 people; 80 specialists are great at handling customer Illinois with 25,000 individual customers work“We in are the always Springfield looking office. for opportunities,” It is licensed claims and customers can reach them 24 saidto sell Aiello, insurance who insaid 48 states.the backroom work hours a day. “We’re an advocate for our Robert Staley Troxell founded the customers,” said Aiello. “We strive to provide and 500 benefit customers. service.” If a customer has an accident, Originally a savings and loan, it also sold is done in Springfield because it has the someone will come and pick them up. R.W.Troxell PHOTO COURTESY OF insurancecompany into its 1877 depositors. at 411 SouthIn about Fifth 1905, St. R.W.TROXELL & COMPANY thetechnology top 10 andpercent staffing in inthe place. country It was to one go Most people know someone who Roger W. Troxell bought the company and paperless,”of the first heto said.go paperless. “We are one of works here. “We are very involved in the changed the name to R.W. Troxell. The company dedicates itself to providing community,” said marketing director The company relocated to 300 South Michael Aiello, who started with the individuals, families and businesses with Alysse (Aiello) Hewell, who moved back to Grand Avenue West in 1972, where it company 26 years ago and became president exceptional service and has written policies Springfield from Chicago and now works in 1999. with her dad. “We’re a local organization and in 1973 Joe Nicoud, who started with Current owners are Michael Aiello, is a tight-knit community,” said Aiello. “We and we support other local organizations shared office space with a savings and loan, Todd Sowle, John Eck, Jr., Chris Leming formfor generations relationships of local with families. our customers. “Springfield It’s in Springfield.” in 1970, bought out Roger W. Troxell and our job to protect their assets and put them She gave up an opportunity to move to the company in 1968 and became treasurer back where they were.” New York to come home. “This is a great the company. and Dave White. Seven employees have The company works with independent place to work,” said Hewell. “This company becameThe company the first non-Troxellhas always presidentbelieved ofin Hoecker,been with Henson the company Robinson since III,at leastEd House1982: insurance agents who represent more bringing in young agents and allowing them andMike Joe Gillespie, Nicoud. Bill Sowle, John Hester, Gary than 40 carriers and can shop for the best family environment.” to grow and become part of the community. policies that offer the best coverage at the invests“We inplan their to keep employees. local ownership,” It’s definitely said a When they have proven themselves, they the street from the savings and loan to best price for their clients. Whether you Aiello. have the opportunity to buy out the senior 214In South 1982, Grand the companyAvenue West, moved where across it need home, auto, business, life or health partners and acquire ownership. “I’m the remains today. At the time, the building insurance, the carriers they work with offer Roberta Codemo can be reached at oldest partner,” said company president was owned by Gale Wanless Realty. It their customers a wide array of insurance [email protected].

Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 23 INSURANCE

Vintage Uneeda Biscuit wall mural inside the new Goodenow Insurance office. PHOTOS BY MARANDA POTTERF New digs for Goodenow insurance By Diane Lyddon

one, new roof. Goodenow says he’s always liked historic Insurance.Years of hard Although work arehis finallybusiness coming is only to buildings and he has shown incredible movingfruition around for Don the Goodenow corner from of the Goodenow current fortitude in preserving the history here. The Eighth Street location, it’s his personal rooms with two-story ceilings. The interior space that makes it so impressive. For hasvery mostly open officebrick wallswill basically throughout be two with large two dedication to renovating this new office small walled off rooms for private meetings of plaster at a time out to a dumpster. After with clients. There’s a small break room countlessmonths he trips, carried that two dumpster five-gallon weighed buckets in in the back and there’s plenty of parking behind the building. The giant Uneeda When he bought the former Lincoln at five tons and was emptied three times. and he has plans to add a water feature in he said you could see the sky through frontBiscuit of wall it to muralgive that is wonderfully room an outdoor preserved feel. theLibrary roof. NorthThat was Branch not good building news in for 2012, the Also in the back there is a room housing 60,000 books that were left behind from a very old bank safe which happens to be when the library closed seven years earlier. rusted shut. Goodenow doesn’t have any So Goodenow personally carried out all plans to open the safe because he doesn’t 60,000 stinky, damp books to a dumpster. believe there could possibly be anything Goodenow, born and raised in inside – it hasn’t been opened since the bank closed in the early 1920s. It’s also graduated from Lanphier High School and way too heavy and large to move, so it’s thenSpringfield, Illinois State is a University proud northender. and went into He staying put and he has built a separate insurance right after college, eventually entrance around it. starting his own company in 1999. He Neighborhood groups have already used has plans to help with the revitalization of North Grand Avenue, and in fact a new With the electrical inspection completed group has been formed, in a similar mold to the Uneeda Biscuit room as a meeting space. touches before moving in. He expects his The plan for the new space is to moveand approved, to be complete he just by hasthe aend few of moreAugust. final consolidatethe MacArthur the Boulevard small Goodenow Association. Insurance Diane Lyddon is a freelance graphic along with the two Eighth Street locations. designer. She can be reached at Allsatellite 11 staff offices members in Cantrall will now and be Waverly under [email protected].

Goodenow stands by the book drop, just one part The bank façade was created just to house the of the rich history of 719 N. Grand Ave. E. unmoveable, historic bank safe.

24 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 25 NEW BUSINESS LISTINGS

G4 Towing Danno’s Auto Detailing Ms. D’s Kitchen A Taste of Windy City 1403 S 10 1/2 Street 1124 W. Reynolds 1031 S. 11th St. 2023 S. 15th Street 414-4979 416-4292

720-4448 528-5496& Grill Inc. BeardboyzBusiness Owner: Mowing G4 Enterprises & Snow Removal Inc RightBusiness Lawn Owner: Service Daniel R. Fernandez Business Owner: Ms. D’s Kitchen Bar BusinessUrban Recycled Owner: Mouraf Two, Inc. 1507 N Wesley St Go-Karts Unlimited 627 E Adams Street 502-1211 14230 Dixon Rd, Auburn 2908 Ridge 816-7181 622-8187 CDJ Business Owners: Charles “Todd” Beard, SpiralBusiness Out Owner: Tattoos Cody and Kincaid Body Piercings 528-4214 Business Owner: Christina Rum JimtownKelli Beard Treasures 401 South Grand Ave W Kelley’sBusiness EntertainmentOwner: David Ayers Services 720-6491 572-7671 414 W Reynolds St. 4128 S Primrose Lane, Spaulding 720-6746 4691 Jimtown Road, New Berlin BusinessComplete Owner: Fish Tank Jessica Tranquilli 891-2431 Business Owners: Stephen Klein, Rachel JRBusiness Mac Construction Owner: Ed Nagel and Remodeling 1stDeVault Choice Lawn Care of Springfield, LLC FieldsBusiness of Owner:Sweets Thomas Kelley 1401 N. 3rd St., Riverton 9 Meadowlark Lane 613 Garden Court, Chatham 3704 Crystal Spring Drive 416-5261 402-510-0468 BusinessEnterprise Owner: Provisioning, Troy Benavides LLC Erica A McGlothlin 679-4078Zach Crouse 516-761-8689Fielding 1117 W Edwards St. Business Owners: John R McGlothlin, Business Owners: Mathew Miller, Business Owners: Eleana Fielding, Ross 553-9055

BusinessNanoZu & Owner: Associates, Brad Colantino LLC 297 Witt Street, Loami

381-7820 BusinessChina Gate Owner: Uzonna V. Olumba 720 E. Jackson St, Auburn

438-5533 BusinessStarWest Owner: Jin Ping Zhu 217-546-9400 1736 S. Farmingdale Rd, New Berlin

BusinessUSCTM Owner: Alice Martin

1836 N. Wolfe St. 504-914-3837 BusinessJennifer GraceOwner: Shane E. Conrad 2721 Steiler Place 572-0559

BusinessPrime Cut’s Owner: Lawn Chantel Care Brown 1605 E. Watch Ave

789-1598 BusinessU R Vintage Owner: Ken Behl 627 E Adams

816-6138 BusinessJBL Homeworks Owner: Morgan Wirth

1113 Bridle Path Lane 553-9888 BusinessClocktower Owner: Place Jonathan Lowry 1712 Josephine Place 713-3660

Judith Antonacci Business Owners: James Antonacci, James Johnson Construction 1232 W Maple Ave

390-2884 BusinessNerd Servers Owner: James Johnson 103 N. State Street 503-7026

Mark Clotfelter Business Owners: Timothy Wiseheart, Sky Bridge Motors

314-1511 180 Blue Springs Drive, Sherman

BusinessMattress Owner: Clearance Isaac Center Yeboah of Springfield

299-3622 4279 Camp Butler Road

BusinessZee’s Home Owner: Repair Stephen H. Belcher

1528 E. Keys 572-2908 BusinessTackett’s Owner: Remodeling Ben Ziogas & Landscaping

40 Teal Drive, Chatham 341-6778 Business Owners: Mary Tackett, 26 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal Brian Tackett Chatham Cleaners Ben Romang Photography 69 Axeline, Chatham 636-236-2772 826 S. Walnut 414-4398 BusinessMike Unland Owner: Photography Jesse Wilson BusinessAnything Owner: Motors Ben Buy D. Sell Romang Trade 1624 W. Vernon Ave.

408 N Dirksen Parkway 414-8519 210-2028 Active Date: 7/15/15 BusinessCollectible Owner: Dolls Mike & Fine Unland Art Unltd. BusinessClay’s Popeye’s Owner: Bar-Be-Que Carrie Doom of 1720 Cherry Rd. Springfield 1121 South Grand Avenue East

546-4858 BusinessBen Ladage Owner: Auctions Juanita Inc. Charlton 522-0386Mary Clay, Jeff Clay 13575 State Route 4, Auburn Business Owners: Demetria Clay, 652-0924 Steven Collins, Health Physics Training

BusinessArakalope Owners: Lodge BenLLC Ladage, David Ray 1618 Sidener Hall, Chatham 622-8884 BusinessThomas R.Owner: Spann Steven Builders C. Collins 3325 Jennings Drive 503-8659 BusinessConstruction Owner: Sales Robert Partners W Ford Jr 7298 Deer Run Road, Pleasant Plains 1131 N. Ohio 626-1186 BusinessLegal Research Owner: Solutions Thomas R. Spann 314-578-4532 BusinessJ Griff’s Five Owner: Star Jeanette Builders Sanchez 3209 Warner Drive 585-0668Shelly Hughes 220-9603 Business Owners: Rod Hughes, 2917 Fox Bridge Rd. Phat - Pretty Hot and Thick

BusinessPotions and Owner: Lotion Jason Griffith 314-441-2414 116 W. Church, Pleasant Plains 842 N 3rd 341-5031 BusinessState Capitol Owner: Express Naomi Livery E Nichols Business3915 Day Owner: Spa Brenda Scupham 414-9731 2715 S MacArthur Blvd Apt 14 691-2669 3915 N Dirksen Parkway BusinessAlicia Wessel Owner: Photography Peter Thornton BusinessGS Services Owner: Jing Haung 4 Charleston Ct., Chatham 301 Yeoman Drive 741-9999 381-4502 BusinessJuniors Home Owner: Improvement Alicia Wessel BusinessLaRue Family Owner: Farm Gary Self 315 S. Taylor Street, Chatham 1108 N. Grand Ave. E. 816-0990 BusinessRainbow Owner: Massage Victor Spa R Merrifield 331-8845 BusinessNails By TKOwner: Patricia A. Garrett, Agent 697-1196 248 Williams Lane, Chatham 494-0390 948 Clocktower Drive BusinessHong Dou, Owner: Inc Kwok Cheung 1297 Toronto Rd. BusinessCat Herders Owner: Music Tenzin Lama 5403 Leach Rd., Rochester 971-5393 312-483-6647 BusinessNatural Artistry Owner: Dejing Wu BusinessVeteran Lawn Owner: Robert H. Sloan 2100 E Monroe St 504 Lakeview Dr, Sherman 827-5765 BusinessCapital City Owner: Restoration Martha L Kerns 685-3170 1002 S 2nd BusinessBattle Ground Owner: Gym Kimberly Corbett 341-4446 313 5th St, Illiopolis

BusinessChatham Owner: Garage Seth Morrison 486-8051 609 S. Main, Chatham BusinessHonei Chayil Owner: Salon Shyler Clayton 741-0114 312 E Monroe 773-600-1663 BusinessESW Construction Owner: Jason Rauch 1123 S. 11th St. BusinessArbor Care Owner: Solutions Heidi Dillon 3325 S 1st Street 341-5823 BusinessKeegan Farm Owner: Ethan Wells 891-7032 BusinessREAL Staffing Owner: Nickolas Zitek 334 Astoria Road 1507 Commanche Road, Divernon 303-814-0610 BusinessHenry’s ApplianceOwner: Thomas Repair Keegan 891-7589 1330 Wabash BusinessTC Nail Salon Owner: Carlos Norris

787-2929 2451 South MacArthur Blvd BusinessText Chat Owner: Solutions Ted Cantrall 698-5051 BusinessMobile Cosmetic Owner: Dieu Boutique Thi Ho 717-3635 37 Devine Drive, Riverton

431 Dewberry Trail, Chatham BusinessNatural Expressions Owner: Wes E. Scales 801-3733 BusinessJ & S Contracting Owner: Rebecca Morgan 2518 Arrowhead Dr. 528-7956Jennifer Johnson 3623 Troon Drive Business Owners: Craig Johnson, 618-267-2817 Business Owner: Joseph C. Thull Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 27 MEDICAL NEWS

Wilson named administrator of continuity of care with the needs of patients marketing and communications for in mind. These enhancements add up to a co-director of the Cardiac Catheterization Memorial Health System better patient experience and ultimately, Laboratorycondition,” at said the NileshPrairie Goswami,Heart Institute. M.D., improved medical outcomes.” said Jay “Although the Lotus valve had not yet Molly Wilson has joined Memorial Health been used this way in the United States, System as administrator of marketing and remodeled building features a brand new my colleagues and I were involved in communications. Wilson, who will provide waitingYork, chief room operating and furnishings, officer. an The expanded freshly the research surrounding the device system-level leadership over the health diabetes education center and more clinical and thought it offered the best chance of system’s marketing and public relations space for both the Endocrinology and saving Mr. Sibrel’s life. We presented the department, most recently served for five Nephrology departments to work together years as chief communications officer for Pastel by George King to provide patient care. quickly secure approval to perform the Hospital Sisters Health System – Central procedure,situation to which the FDAsuccessfully and were treated able the to Prairie Heart Physicians first in U.S. condition and gave Mr. Sibrel what we John’s Hospital, Prairie Heart Institute, Roland Folse, Rich Ford, Sandy Frank, to use new procedure on patient hope will be many more years of life.” Illinois Division, which comprises St. MargaretDunn, Cookie Hazlett, Ferratier, Mary Lou Catherine Hicks, George Flynn, Hospital in Litchfield and St. Mary’s King, Pat Kittilstad, Pat Kreppert, Gwen Memorial employees donate nearly HospitalSt. Mary’s in Hospital Streator. in Wilson Decatur, has St. also Francis held Lewis, Phil Locascio, Tracey Maras, Terry HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. $268,000 to annual campaign the roles of senior program officer for the haveDoctors become at the the Prairie first Heart in the Institute United at Scaife, Mary Stjern, Kathy Summer, Rita States and the seventh in the world to Memorial Medical Center Foundation’s WilliamsMoore, Don and Ramsey, Rita Young. Sheri The Ramsey, paintings Sue successfully complete a procedure to 27th annual employee giving campaign Howard Buffet Foundation; director of will be on display Monday through implant a medical device, known as a Jonesconsumer and Thomas marketing Inc., for an advertising Archer Daniels and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 – Lotus valve, in a patient with an existing of patients and co-workers throughout publicMidland relations Co.; and agency. account Wilson executive brings for 7 p.m. in SIU School of Medicine’s library, artificial heart valve. The patient, Robert Memorialraised nearly $268,000Health toSystem. improve theMASH lives with her extensive leadership and strategy which was renovated in 2015 as part of a Sibrel from Chillicothe, had been turned (Memorial Annually Supports Health) is experience in brand management, $2.9 million upgrade to the facility. down for referral to two large research the foundation’s second largest annual marketing, public relations, media hospitals in Chicago and St. Louis, and fundraiser. MASH funds support patient relations and social media skills. Springfield Clinic Carpenter opens advised to seek hospice care, before Prairie care, education, employee assistance and Cardiovascular physicians sought special clinical research at Memorial. A total of SIU Medical School library hosts 916 employees gave $267,490 during Pastel Society exhibit invasive procedure using the new cardiac the one-month campaign. More than Springfield Clinic continues to expand, with device.FDA approval The Lotus to performvalve, developed a minimally by $4.5 million has been raised through Southern Illinois University School of Learningthe remodel Center of Springfield moved Clinicto 350Carpenter. West Medicine’s medical library is hosting an CarpenterEndocrinology, Street Nephrology from their currentand the facilityDiabetes at valve that is inserted into a patient’s year, employees designated more than art exhibition by two dozen members of existingBoston Scientific, heart valve is a transcatheterusing a minimally aortic MASH since its inception in 1989. This the Illinois Prairie Pastel Society through Clinic Carpenter provides care for patients, invasive TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve affiliates and funds, such as cancer patient particularly1025 South Sixththose Street with asdiabetes of July. andSpringfield kidney replacement) procedure, which carries assistance$138,000 toor specificSystemCare, departments, which provides units, Rutledge on its Springfield campus. A diseases with accessibility to these two far less risk for patients with advanced- financial support to Memorial employees “MeetAug. 29 the on Artists” the fourth reception floor ofwas 801 held North on departments that work closely together stage heart conditions. “When Mr. Sibrel who experience a personal emergency. Friday, July 17, where the artists presented as well as educational programs with the was referred to us he was critically ill About $127,000 was left unrestricted and discussed their works. Artists include: and no treatments currently available for health-related grants awarded by the Clinic Carpenter provides improved access, were considered viable options for his Foundation. Diabetes Learning Center. “Springfield Rosemary Buffington, Barb Drake, Tracy

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New leadership for Gateway Foundation By Colin Patrick Brady

The stigma that many associate with comprehensive, and many employees are installed president and CEO of the Gateway substance abuse and those who suffer from available to offer aid covering a wide array Foundation,On July 8, Dr. Thomasattended Britton, an open the recently house of professional health care. Psychologists, “The more people hear about treatment purpose of the open house was to afford services,it seems to the be onmore the wayhelp out, you Britton see thinks.people and support staff providing direct care theat Gateway’scommunity office at large in Springfield.an opportunity The seeking from institutions like Gateway. Of arepsychiatrists, available for RNs, patient certified needs. counselors Inpatient residential services as well as outpatient are in place to protect the interests and care is made available at Gateway facilities. facilityto get to and know the Britton others and in Illinoisto share he in hasthe identitiescourse confidentiality of those who might laws andbe phobic statutes or beenvision in hecharge has of for since Springfield’s May of this Gateway year, as concerned over being outed as a drug user.” communities have an obvious need for well as those nationwide. treatmentBritton services laments but have that no severaldirect budget cuts will negatively effect the ability to receive it, which leads to some more than half his life to the promotion abilityBritton for services is concerned like Gateway that recent to commit Illinois persons attempting to kick their habits on of Atbehavior 44, Thomas health Brittonissues. hasHe dedicatedwas 19 to assisting those with mental health their own or backsliding untreated and years old when he began working with and substance abuse issues. “Up to a 25 in some cases dying due to an overdose. developmentally disabled and at-risk percent reduction in funding in Illinois children. Now, 25 years on, having earned will cause many of our fellow providers to (i.e. incarceration) as a form of intervention go under completely,” he says which will fromFurthermore, drug use Britton is not the feels way that to punishment serve those leave large gaps in communities with at- helmhis DrPH of more (Doctorate than 10 Gateway in Public Foundation Health) risk populations seeking or receiving care facilitiesin 2005, throughout Dr. Britton Illinois. finds himself at the at a treatment center. aresuffering currently from incarcerated drug addiction. for drugs Britton and Dr. Thomas Britton With some treatment centers at risk alcohol-relatedstates that “around crimes. five millionThese Americansnumbers Carolina prior to relocating to Chicago to could dramatically change if we treat takeDr. on Britton the CEO spent & President 22 years position in North of serious an issue addiction has become. “It substance abuse as a public health issue Gateway. “In North Carolina, I worked on youth – like marital problems between isof important losing funding, to understand Britton that stresses addiction how rather than a criminal element.” parents, lack of employment opportunities is a lethal disease, and that, should it go counseling to patients with mental and financial stressors – take a mental untreated, those suffering its effects face the foundation to treat every single person illness,the front substance lines,” Brittonabuse and states, sometimes “offering a toll on kids. So, the earlier that an agency lives of daily misery, incarceration and even whoOne seeks long-term support goalfor mental Britton health has is and for combination of the two.” like Gateway enters the lives of affected substance abuse issues. This is no small youths, the better the outcome for that undertaking, but with a newly minted group of individuals.” Foundationdeath,” Britton is warns.the largest provider of CEO & president guiding the care facility mayorBritton came was to the pleased open withhouse attendance and that mentalAccording health and to treatment Britton, services Gateway of its into the 21st century and beyond, it is not wasat the a recentgood show open of house. support “Springfield’s from the his organization is evident. “I feel that kind in the state of Illinois. Locations are everyBritton’s person belief with ina andsubstance passion abuse for peppered throughout Illinois in the north ambition, drive, credentials and know-how and Chicago areas, central Illinois, and St. unthinkable that someone fitted with the community,” Britton says. There was food from Gateway’s services,” he says. Young Louis Metro and southern Illinois. that goal an eventual reality. preparationby a three-star of some chef; ofhowever, the meals, some including clients persons,condition unfortunately, is a target for do and not could necessarily benefit Britton brings to the table may just make youngerof the Springfield patients rangingGateway between facility aided 13 and in know to seek out services like those that is twofold. First, he hopes for further Americans facing addiction issues 17 years of age. Gateway provides. “Arrest and citations for expansionBritton’s throughout vision for thethe futurestate. of“I’d Gateway like it withBritton only estimatesabout 3-4 there million are 30receiving million Substance abuse among the current possession of illicit substances as well as if we could expand into all parts of Illinois professional recovery care. To seek help youth population is an acute concern that truancy will often compel younger clients that are in need of services, especially the from Gateway if you or someone you know to check into Gateway for recovery options” is suffering from substance abuse or mental younger and younger ages in recent Next, he hopes to treat a large number of health issues, visit their website at: http:// vexes Britton. “Substance abuse is starting that “counter to logic, younger clients at personscentral with regions a combination of Illinois,” of mental says Britton. health current generation group have a greater GatewayBritton says.who Furthermore,are there involuntarily Britton states(that and substance abuse issues. “Around half of accessyears” Brittonto a wider points selection out. “Children of substances of this is, court-ordered) are often seen to have persons with anxiety and depression issues recovergateway.org or call confidentially better long-term outcomes as far as staying have addiction issues as well.” 1-800-971-4673.Colin Patrick Brady is a freelance “Issues that affect the parents of at-risk substance free.” Services offered by Gateway are writer from Decatur. with abuse potential,” warns Britton.

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Web developer joins growing Levi, Falls, and the Natural help for a local farmer and continue Ray & Shoup Web Solutions team Hanson in 2000, Elliott served as director of Accumulation Rule,” an throughout the week with cooking classes, MillikinSpringfield Institute’s headquarters. Microcomputer Prior to Training joining article which appears a farmers market Paint Nite, book fair, Sean Collins, a web developer from Nashville, division, which was a continuing education in the June 2015 issue community garden work days, and a farm- Tennessee, recently joined the growing LRS of the Illinois Bar to-table progressive dinner in downtown Web Solutions team. Elliott administers and manages Hanson’s Journal, the monthly He will work alongside companywidebranch of Millikin CRM database University program in Decatur. and magazine of the Illinois an established group trains Hanson’s employees on the system’s Springfield to top off the festivities on Eric Waldman of web designers and various components. She coordinates the marketsSaturday, and Aug. the 8. importance The events that aim they to play raise in application developers company’s business development activities, usuallyState Bar not Associationliable for creatingawareness healthy, for Springfield’s vibrant communities. four farmers The to build custom including trade shows, client events falls caused by a natural(ISBA). accumulation Owners of ice, are full schedule of National Farmers Market websites for a broad and client satisfaction surveys. She also Week festivities and events can be found at range of clients. “I’m coordinates Hanson’s efforts to mentor and is a “natural” (as opposed to “unnatural”) www.buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois.org team with small businesses. Elliott earned a accumulation,snow or water and on theirwhen property. does it matter But what for Sean Collins excited to be working alongside the team premises liability claims? In the article, the Hanson named on ‘Best Firms to at LRS,” says Collins. Millikin University and graduated from the co-authors take a look at the law. Work For’ list “This position will provide the creative bachelor’s degree in marketing in 1983 from challenge I’ve been seeking and the Springfield celebrates National Hanson Professional Services Inc. recently opportunity to elevate my site construction asGreater a board Springfield member Chamber for ofthe Commerce’s American Farmers Market Week was ranked 21st out of 54 companies in skills to a higher level working for national Leadership Springfield in 2004. She served the multidiscipline category on this year’s businesses.” Collins brings almost a decade Leadership. She also served as a member of technology experience to LRS and last ofDiabetes the UnitedAssociation Way and of IllinoisCentral Women Illinois’ in Zweig Group. worked as a front-end web developer at Community Fund panel and is a member “BestZweig Firms Group, to Work a national For” awardmanagement list by of the Society of Marketing Professional put his knowledge of usability, accessibility, Services and the Society of American the architecture, engineering, planning and browserIngram Barge compatibility Company and in webNashville. development He will Military Engineers’ Illini Post. environmentalconsulting, publishing industries, and established media firm the for to use implementing innovative web-based solutions for LRS clients nationwide. Collins Local lawyers co-author article in The award recognizes the top architecture, can be reached at [email protected] or Illinois Bar Journal structural“Best Firms engineering, to Work For” civil award engineering, in 2001.

Jason G. Schutte, a the United States. Awards are given based Elliott217-793-3800, celebrates extension 15 years 1278. at litigation attorney with onenvironmental several factors, and multidiscipline including workplace firms in Hanson’s headquarters Koepke and Hiltabrand retention rates. This year, 145 companies Waldman, an associate USDA Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack has practices, employee benefits and employee manager (CRM) database administrator in Springfield, and Eric areadeclared organizations Aug. 2-8, 2015and Nationalbusinesses Farmers have will be recognized, along with winners of andBrenda business Elliott, development customer relationshipspecialist, joinedMarket forces Week. to In host celebration, a variety Springfield- of special otherwere listedZweig in Group the five awards, categories. at the TheHot firmsFirm recently celebrated 15 years of service Pattonwith the & Quad Noe, CityLLP, firm are events. The week’s activities kick off on and A/E Industry Awards Conference Sept. Jason Schutte at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s theof Bozeman, co-authors Neighbour, of “Slips, Sunday, Aug. 2 with a Crop Mob to provide

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Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 31 HEALTH Medical cannabis comes to Springfield By David A. Kelm

Let’s get this out of the way: medical have decriminalized marijuana possession, Sangamon counties. The two dispensaries cannabis is not the joint you found in your which is different from legalizing cannabis. selected for district nine will both open older brother’s car and smoked behind the In Illinois, the General Assembly passed garage with your buddy Tim. It’s not the real decriminalization this year imposing other. The situation is a bit unique in that “after prom” party. It’s not your “youthful shop in Springfield within blocks of each indiscretion” in Panama City during senior those caught with 15 grams or less. The in all seven counties with dispensaries. In year spring break. It’s neither Cheech nor billonly passed a fine with ranging bipartisan from $55 support to $125 and for is otherSpringfield areas of is the the state, only dispensaries population centerin the Chong. It’s not the tie-dye t-shirt, bandana- same police district are not consolidated in Illinois’ medical cannabis law currently one particular population center. concert (although, given the average age coversawaiting Gov.nearly Bruce three Rauner’s dozen signature. medical One of the dispensaries preparing to andwearing, multiple burrito-gobbling diagnoses of the Grateful crowd at Dead the conditions that permit a patient to apply open later this year is owned by Maribis to join the registry and obtain a medical in Chicago, medical cannabis could be a cannabis card. The application costs $100 a dispensary in Chicago and a license to bigrecent part final of that Dead group’s concert current at Soldier lifestyle). Field and information can be found at the Illinois cultivateof Springfield. and process Maribis cannabis was also products. awarded Medical cannabis is legal in Illinois, heavily “We are truly building a business, and regulated and soon to be a neighbor in (http://goo.gl/tl2IY0). The Illinois law, an industry, from the ground up,” said whileDepartment technically of Publica pilot program, Health websiteallows for 22 cultivation centers where medical medicaldowntown cannabis Springfield. in 2013 with Gov. Pat cannabis is grown, harvested and processed Bret Bender, an attorney whose job QuinnIllinois signing legislators the law on finally Aug. legalized1, 2013, as well as 60 dispensaries spread across conducteddescription a withmedical Maribis cannabis is stillpresentation “TBD” – following a number of other states down Illinois where registered patients can to be determined. (Disclosure: Bret and I the path to legalization. Currently, there purchase cannabis products. The Illinois Association. We did not bring samples.) program is governed by three different Whilelast fall other for states the Illinois have permitted Government medical Bar permitting medical cannabis. There are also state agencies with the Illinois State Police and recreational cannabis for many years, are 23 states and the District of Columbia reviewing the extensive security protocols. Illinois rules and regulations are far more strict than those in other states. “The law allowsfour states recreational and D.C. cannabis allowing and recreational think to was written and is being implemented yourself,cannabis. “So, (Did that’s you what’s just read going that on…?”) D.C. is inDispensaries district nine, are which divided includes between Morgan, the in order to maintain the integrity of the Additionally, there are numerous states that Cass,various Mason, state Menard, police districts.Logan, Christian Springfield and underlying goal of assisting in the medical Julie Falco, multiple sclerosis sufferer and medical marijuana advocate, prepares to eat a cannabis cookie.

32 | August 2015 | Springfield Business Journal Julie Falco, multiple sclerosis sufferer and medical PHOTO BY NANCY STONE marijuana advocate, prepares to eat a cannabis cookie.

who was one of the key staff members The economic impact of medical whotreatment drafted of ourand patients,” negotiated added the Bender,Illinois depends on the market,” said Bender. medical cannabis law prior to working for until the dispensaries open and are Maribis. cannabis in Illinois is difficult to determine Maribis has purchased and is in the early stages of remodeling the building operational. Because the dispensaries for at the southwest corner of Fourth and todistrict other nine area are businesses. in downtown Maribis Springfield, intends the sites will likely add some foot traffic envisions 15 to 20 employees in the future institution,Adams streets which in downtownaids in meeting Springfield. some to start with five to ten employees but ofThe the building safeguards used required to be in a order financial to medical cannabis will only be taxed at operate a cannabis dispensary. “The thefor 1 the percent Springfield pharmaceutical dispensary. rate, While the building is about 5,300 square feet and city may see increased sales taxes from will enable Maribis to accomplish a cannabis accessories that will be taxed at the full rate. The biggest unknown is the course, we will provide a safe, secure, number of patients. Currently, the state has welcomingcouple of things,” environment Bender for explained. patients “Ofto only issued 2,600 cards out of the 22,600 enter and purchase cannabis products. applications that have been submitted for review. “We know there are about 260,000 facility dedicated to patient consultation andBut weeducation.” also plan Whileto have family a portion members of the “Once we get closer to opening and when and patients will be able to access the weeligible are up individuals and running, in Illinois,” we strongly said Bender.believe educational areas of the facility, only that eligible patients will get registered in registered patients or caregivers will be greater numbers.” allowed through a secure entry to discuss Illinois may be coming late to the medical cannabis table and it has taken the Medical cannabis dispensaries are state’s bureaucracy an inordinate amount onlyand purchase able to specificpurchase products. products from of time to put the rules and regulations in Illinois cultivation centers. Products place, but medical cannabis will soon be include varieties of cannabis to smoke, oils, vaping liquid and edibles. Maribis and other dispensaries are legitimate intends to supply its dispensaries with enterprisespart of Springfield’s seeking to build landscape. a business Maribis and what it grows and processes from its own add to the fabric of their host communities. cultivation center. “Maribis has contracted It may take time to shift the culture with Phil Hague to consult with our from thinking “Reefer Madness” to

Hague is a horticulturalist and a leading patients will have an additional option cannabisgrowers andgrower processors,” from Colorado. said Maribis Bender. medical cannabis, but soon qualified has also signed an exclusive agreement new neighbor. and downtown Springfield will have a recipes and training to produce the high- David A. Kelm is a Springfield- qualitywith Bhang edible. Chocolates “We have who not willfully providesettled area attorney. He can be reached at on everything we are going to provide, it [email protected]. Springfield Business Journal | August 2015 | 33 RESTAURANT REVIEW

Keefner’s By Thomas C. Pavlik

I grew up with fond memories of my appreciated the fact that Keefner’s doesn’t Our server offered to bring crackers, but that grandmother’s drugstore / soda fountain try to bite off too much – all too often that failed to seal the deal. One suggestion for in Cleveland, and have been partial to leads to mediocrity. Keefner’s – offer this item with bread so the this genre of food ever since. I’d heard of In keeping with its heritage, Keefner’s diner can make a sandwich. main claim to fame is its chicken, tuna, egg I opted for the cheeseburger ($6.99, downtown but don’t recall if it had closed by and ham salad sandwiches (each $5.99 with a the original Bachman & Keefner located choice of one side, available on white, wheat, and the French fries. rye or a croissant), the olive nut spread doubleMy burgerguest and$8.99, I withwere cheese both extraenamored $.50) Keefner’sthe time I movedproprietor to Springfield. had dusted I was offexcited the ($.99) and the braunschweiger ($5.99, with with our sides – he reported the chips to be originalto learn recipes that the and daughter would be ofopening Bachman a new & choice of one side). Angie Keefner, the owner, perfectly golden brown and obviously fresh. stopped by our table to make sure we were I found the fries to be delightfully crisp yet Keefner’s, located at Montvale, has doing well and informed us these were all successfullyiteration of this managed Springfield to keep classic. the best of the made from the original recipes. with shoestring French fries. soda fountain and package it in an updated The rest of Keefner’s lunch menu consists softI oncan’t the abideinside mayo – something so I didn’t difficult taste to the do and modern version. of hot sandwiches, horseshoes, soups and chicken salad, but my guest commented that My guest and I visited shortly before salads. Items that caught our attention it far exceeded his expectations and was on par with the best of homemade versions already packed. Indeed, we noticed several he had tasted. He also commented that the groupsnoon on waiting a hot for July tables day toduring find Keefner’sour visit. oneincluded side) theand catfishthe “6 degrees basket ($7.99,salad” ($7.49, hand- portions were quite generous, especially at Our fellow patrons represented a mix of greensbattered with catfish grilled on rye chicken, with onion, goat choice cheese, of such a reasonable price point. candied walnuts and dried cranberries). Although I generally don’t like burgers Keefner’s does a brisk business at lunchtime. of us, we recognized folks at two or three Available sides include homemade chips, cooked south of medium rare, I make tablessocial and– all business of whom diners. advised Between us they the were two fries, cottage cheese, or veggies with dip. exceptions for diner-style griddle burgers repeat visitors. Cheese can be added to sandwiches for an and this one did not disappoint. There was check in on us in between helping the wait Although there are hints and touches extra $.50. just the right amount of char and some staff. from its soda fountain heritage, Keefner’s is a My guest, who had heard friends and My guest and I both liked the concept of modern restaurant. There’s a dark wood bar acquaintances praise Keefner’s chicken packaged. A toasted bun, onions, pickle and an updated soda fountain combined with with space for about 10 people (yes, alcohol salad, opted for that with a side of the agood bright flavor. and perfectlyI don’t think ripe this tomato patty raised was pre-this traditional tavern fair. We’ll both be back. is served) as well as low- and high-top table homemade chips. I encouraged him to try dish to the top echelon. seating. The space is light, airy and clean. the salad plate ($5.99, three scoops of your Service was friendly and efficient, Thomas C. Pavlik is an attorney Keefner’s lunch menu is quite focused. choice of salad and choice of one side), but with our iced tea glasses well-monitored. with Delano Law Offices, LLC. He can My guest and I both commented that we he demurred since it didn’t come with bread. We appreciated the owner stopping by to be reached at [email protected].

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Address: 1941 West Iles, Springfield Atmosphere:HHHH Phone: 217-546-1941 Service: HHHH1/2 Hours: Mon-Friday, 11 am to 8 pm, Saturday Food: HHHH1/2 (ranked very high among and Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm its peers) Wheelchair Access: Yes Price: HHHH1/2 (good value) Credit Cards: Yes Suitability for Business Lunch: HHH ½ (on the casual side) OVERALL: 4.5

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Teri Hill [email protected] As is the case with many of us – and I may which originated in India…The origins of purvey, in pixilated form, the ideal entree Yoga have been speculated to date back to physical well-being and inner peace. [email protected] me, an ideal more easily talked about than to pre-Vedic Indian traditions, but most I attempted a 30-day online challenge putbe assuming into effect. too muchAs a here40-something, – fitness is, thefor likely developed around the sixth and with an instructor who claimed to have monthly by Central Illinois Communications., reality of encroaching age and attendant come to the yoga lifestyle after a youth SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL is published health concerns are all too real. Still, ascetic circles.” In its permutation as a spent as a punk rock, but despite his P.O. Box 5256, Springfield IL 62705. The making my living as a writer and editor fifth centuries BCE, in ancient India’s protestations, the videos increasingly felt are copyrighted, and material contained herein contents of SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL – those most sedentary of occupations – yoga has been prevalent long enough like a competition to keep up as he showed may not be copied or reproduced in any manner it seems to come naturally to live a sort fitness option in the U.S. mainstream, off his advanced skills, rather than a good without the permission of the publisher. of “life of the mind,” often discounting way for a beginner to ease into yoga. Manuscripts, photographs, illustrations and letters concerns like exercise altogether. Would I Gold’sthat most Gym gyms – now and fitnessoffer regular centers yoga here I eventually settled on a series of classesin Springfield for various – including experience FitClub levels. andFor videos wherein the instructor addresses to the editor are welcome, but SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL can take no responsibility jar”? Probably not, but sometimes it feels those interested in looking into it further, her acolytes in a way that recalls how Fred publication. Letters may be edited. Information likebe happier that’s where existing I’m as headed. a “brain floating in a Ahh Yoga (1051 Wabash) and Trailhead “Mister” Rogers used to speak to the children for them while in transit or in the office of the in his audience. Rather than condescending, gathered from reliable sources, but the accuracy of published in SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL is the prospective yogi to focus even further though, the calming tone has allowed me to this information cannot be guaranteed. Opinions – asIn an contrast, avid runner my and significant yoga devotee, other onHealing the ancient Arts Center Hindu-derived (801 S. Grand) practice. allow relax into the rudimentary poses in a less takes a significantly different approach are those of their authors, and no information or she encourages me toward an attitude Or you could just do like I did and get self-conscious way. expressed in SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL on the Internet. A quick YouTube search Perhaps at some point I will outpace JOURNAL represent an endorsement or example and proximity (without being of “yoga for beginners” brought forth an these very simple exercises. For the time opinions expressed in SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS pushyadjustment, about it). fitness-wise, through simple overwhelming cornucopia of options, being, though, at least I’ve made a solid from slick, professionally produced videos step away from behaving like a brain solicitation for purchase or sale by SPRINGFIELD mental, and spiritual practice or discipline to camera-phone footage, all purporting to BUSINESS JOURNAL or its staff. Wikipedia defines yoga as “a physical, August 2015 36 | | Springfield Business Journal floating in a jar. LEGAL

Electronic signatures on the rise By Thomas C. Pavlik, Jr.

is altered in any way. so common that federal courts and some signature doesn’t capture that intent. It in a real estate sales contract with the Illinois law provides that parties may offers additional indicia of genuineness. A client and I were negotiating final changes establish their own requirements for of court documents. The Sangamon County A digital signature alone would not be were familiar with each other, and proposed what constitutes an electronic signature. state courts now allow for electronic filing legally binding. exchangingparties poised scanned to sign. copies Buyer of the and executed seller Therefore, although not technically and signatures, but Cook County has. A digital signature is an encryption contract in lieu of original signature pages. necessary, it’s a good idea to include Whencourt hasa document not yet adoptedis submitted electronic to the court filing procedure that secures the data and helps It’s something that happens all the time. provisions in a contract that the parties verify the authenticity of the signature. It My client, who is quite astute, asked me if agree that facsimile or scanned signatures signed with an electronic signature. This allows one to trust that a signature is valid everything blew up could we enforce the are intended to be legally binding. I generally isthrough a perfect electronic example filing, of howthe documents technology are is through the use of a public and private contract without original signature pages. use language similar to this: changing the way things work. key pair. All parties know the public key And right then and there I knew this was “In the event that any signature is Even some state agencies have adopted but only the signor knows the private worthy of an article for the Springfield delivered by facsimile transmission or by the use of electronic signatures on key. This makes the signature unique Business Journal. email delivery of a “.pdf” their documents. For to each individual – essentially a digital So is it acceptable to use electronic example, when forming signatures on legally binding documents? signature shall create an LLC or corporation is unique, it cannot be copied, tampered And what exactly is considered an electronic aformat valid dataand file,binding such online in Illinois, all the fingerprint.with or altered. Because The the authenticity digital signature of an signature? obligation of the party documents are executed electronic signature backed with a digital The short answer is yes, electronic executing (or on whose and submitted with signature is far less likely to be questioned. signatures are accepted on most documents behalf such signature is electronic signatures. Adobe and MS Word offer versions of and contracts as being legally binding. An executed) with the same The Internal Revenue digital signatures. electronic signature can take a variety of force and effect as if Service works with forms. It could be as simple as a typed name such facsimile or “.pdf” electronic signatures state regarding the law establishing the (e.g. /s/ Thomas C. Pavlik, Jr.), a digital image signature page were an as well. When you permissibilityBecause of of electronic rules put signatures, forth by there the of a signature that has been handwritten (i.e. original thereof.” submit your taxes may be a requirement that such signatures a traditional scan), or even just a symbol. As with everything, be created using a “secured procedure.” The The key is whether it captures the intent of a there are a few you are using a form of person to be legally bound. exceptions to this rule. Certain documents electronic signature onlineto verify through you are e-filing, in fact parties would be well advised to include What’s the legal basis for this? cannot be signed with an electronic the person who submitted the tax forms. This somerules aresort aof bit digital short signature on specifics, on top so of savvy the Electronic signatures have been recognized signature. These documents include wills, is done through an electronic PIN number. electronic signature. since 2000 when the Federal ESign Act was trusts, and documents by which title In an effort to make electronic As we advance into a more technologically signed into law. Most states then followed to property is transferred (e.g. deeds, signatures more secure there is another savvy world, expect electronic signatures suit and adopted their own polices. In car titles, and bills of sale). Negotiable layer to the electronic signature called to become much more common, but also Illinois, the general rule is that electronic instruments (e.g. promissory notes) digital signature. They may sound similar, expect complications as the law struggles to signatures are recognized just like written are a separate category with specific but in fact they are separate things. A catch up with that technology. signatures so long as the electronic digital signature adds security to an signature takes on the characteristics of an see electronic signatures becoming electronic signature. Again, an electronic Thomas C. Pavlik is an attorney with ordinary signature – meaning it is not easily commonplacerules – suffice in this to regard. say that I don’t signature shows the intent of a person Delano Law Offices, LLC. He can be reached forged and becomes invalid if the document Electronic signatures are becoming in an electronic transaction. The digital at [email protected]

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