Welcome to the Bill Stokes Podcast

In this podcast we talk to people in the community who are making a difference through their work or service and/or have been profiled in Springfield Scene Magazine.

Sergio “Satch” Pecori – January 2025

Sergio “Satch” Pecori, a cornerstone of the company, has spent more than five decades with Hanson, shaping its evolution and its significant contributions to Springfield’s infrastructure. In this exclusive conversation, Satch shares insights into his remarkable journey, the firm’s milestones and the transformative projects that have defined Springfield’s growth.

Beverly Wyatt Neisler – December 2024

Beverly recently started a consulting firm, Leadership 411, to focus on mission driven fundraising.  With over 35 years in philanthropy her career has all the hallmarks of a life well lived.  Her interview reveals her journey and the reasons for her success.

Diane Jurkins Rutledge – Sept 2022
2022 Athena Award Recipient
Illinois Women in Leadership

Diane Jurkins Rutledge is the Illinois Women in Leadership 2022 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient. In addition to talking about IWIL and the Athena Award we talked about the educational system in our community.  It’s a great interview that you will enjoy.


Gus Gordon – Nov 2021
Executive Director
Hoogland Center for the Arts

Gus Gordon has been on our TV for many years. As our local TV weatherman, a spokesperson for Stahl’s Furniture and now as the Executive Director of the Hoogland Center for the Arts. He’s been featured in Springfield Scene and is a regular contributor to the magazine as the author of ArtScene.  This hour long podcast gives you insight into Gus and what is going on in the media today.