Eastern Alumni Owned Businesses
In an effort to support EIU alumni who are business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have created a directory of alumni-owned businesses. Each listing contains information on the alumni-owned small business and how you can support your fellow Panther.
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Above All Construction
Phil Self, '78
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Above All Construction is the roofer Kansas City homeowners trust with their roofing projects!
Adaptive Equipment & Caregiver Corner
Christina Hardin, '99
O'fallon, Illinois, United States
Caregiver training videos for providing safe care.
AGE, Affordable Gas + Electric
Jeff Haarmann, '89
Mt. Vernon, Illinois, United States
Electricity & natural gas broker. Energy Consultant
All Things Turf, LLC
Doug Steeves, '02
Parker, Colorado, United States
Artificial grass and golf green builder/supplier
Alphagraphics Lisle/Naperville
Doug Wade, '81
Lisle, Illinois, United States
Printing, Marketing, Mailing and Large Format
American Dream Excavating
Clayton Drake, '09
Lake Ozark, Missouri, United States
Heavy Highway Construction, Excavation, Hauling
Ameriprise Financial
Julie Smith, '86
Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Financial Advisement
Ameriprise Financial Services
Spiro Garbis, '91
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Ameriprise Financial Services
Andreas Harley-Davidson
Rhett Simpson, '08
Urbana, Illinois, United States
Harley-Davidson Dealership
Aries Communications LLC
Bonita Gower Tillman, '80
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Freelance writing and editing service
Arnold Financial Coaching
Chad Arnold, '02
Mattoon, Illinois, United States of America
Financial Coaching
ArtDeTriumph & Artful Framer Studios
Nancie King Mertz, '78
Chicago, Illinois, United States
art gallery & frame shop
Ask The Good Doctor
LaJoyce Hunter, '84
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Naturopathic Doctor/Master Herbalist
Astrid Johana
Astrid Reyes , '17
Effingham , Illinois, United States
photography company and marketing agency
ATS BUSINESS HOLDINGS
Dean Scaros , '81
Prospect Heights , Illinois, United States
Self service kiosk development and placement
Bailey's Goodies
Bailey Wilson, '18
College Station , Texas, United States
Baked goods & decorated sugar cookies
Bates Law Office
Carolyn R. Bates, '08
Charleston , Illinois, United States
Civil Practice Attorney-Family Law, Real Estate
Bella's Home Health and Caregiving Services LLC
Sandra Kinney, '13
Champaign, Illinois, United States
Home Care, Home Health
Bethany Hellman Photography
Bethany Hellman , '17
Charleston, Illinois, United States
Photography for weddings, newborns, families, etc!
Bit-By-Brick
Don Bricker, '90
Athens, Illinois, United States
Guidance and assistance with home computing
Bliss Hair Studio
Mary Uremovic Smith, '03
Shorewood, Illinois, United States
Hair Salon
Blue Bridge Dog Training
Jeffrey Scott Leavitt, '78
Hixson, Tennessee, United States
Obedience training for the family pet dog.
Blue Heron Coaching LLC
Rebecca Densmore-Stoll, '96
St. Joseph , Illinois, United States
Non profit organizational success coach
Bourboneur
Nick Owens, '03
n/a, NA, United States
Home bars, garage bars, bourbon
Boyer & Sappenfield Investment Advisors
Lisa Boyer, '83
Arcola, Illinois, United States
Financial Advisors/Retirement Income Planning
Braxy Speech Therapy PLLC
Bradi O’Rourke, '19
Plainfield, Illinois, United States
Speech Therapy Private Practice
Brian Weaver Consulting LLC
Brian Weaver, '88
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Indirect Tax and taxation system consulting
Bristol Family Eyecare-Georgetown
Dan Bristol, '94
Georgetown, Texas, United States
Optometry Practice
Building Specs
James Ousley, '89
Effingham, Illinois, United States
Property Inspections and Environmental Testing
Camelot Virtual Solutions
Jennifer Perrine, '17
Arthur, Illinois, United States
All types of business support
Captures By TK Photo & Film
Nathaniel Crawford, '17
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Commercial Food, Product & Lifestyle Photo + Video
CARDS Recycling
Dan Christensen , '12
Fayetteville , Arkansas, United States
Waste and recycling
Caspian Monarque
Robert Smith, '90
Los Angeles, California, United States
We offer a divine selection of caviar
CET Central European Translations
Hermann Korte, '87
Cologne, NA, Germany
Translation, Localization
Charleston Jazzercise & Zen Den Yoga Studio
Tanille Yow Ulm, '00
Charleston, Illinois, United States
group fitness classes: Yoga & Jazzercise
Chitech Resources
Bob Ruf, '97
CHICAGO, Illinois, United States
IT Placement and Staffing
Coach Bails Running, LLC
Joe Bails, '11
Mahomet, Illinois, United States
Personal and group certified running coach
Construction Cleaning Services
Alan F. Jasick, '69
St. Charles, Illinois, United States
Post-construction cleaning for Builders
Corky's Ribs & BBQ
Denise Head, '81
Brentwood , Tennessee, United States
World famous Memphis style ribs and barbecue.
Courier Newspapers
Joi L. (Hagel) DeArmond, '89
Washington , Illinois, United States
newspapers
Creative Resource Personnel, Inc.
Angelina Perez, '22
Elgin, Illinois, United States
Staffing/Recruiting Firm
CrossFit Rockford
Dan Colson, '97
Loves Park, Illinois, United States
Fitness Coaching
Dalbey Designs
Bethany Dalbey, '08
Paris, Illinois, United States
Custom Screenprinting and Embroidery
Diamond Cutz Fitness Apparel
Ashley , '06
Las Vegas , Nevada, United States
Fashionable Fitness Apparel
Diane's Natural Market
Jennifer Stevenson , '95
St Augustine, Florida, United States
Health Food Store
Dogtown Artworks
Kirby Pringle, '79
Tuscola, Illinois, United States
Unique "dog people" photographs and greeting cards
Dudley Accounting Services, LLC
Ellis Dudley, '15
Oak Park, Illinois, United States
General Accounting, Tax, Advisory
DuPage Health & Wellness Coaching
Wendy Thorup-Pavlick, '90
Aurora, Illinois, United States
Health and Wellness Services
EcoClean Solutions
Dustin Christopher Cookson, '04
Hollywood, Florida, United States
Green, eco, & organic cleaning services
Elkabee's FabricParadise
Steven J. Sandler, '77
Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States
Online Fabric Store 877-355-2322
Emerging Soul Counseling
Tanisia Crowder, '04
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Mental Health Services
ESC Services Company
Ryan Siegel, '06
Charleston, Illinois, United States
Energy Efficiency & Electrical repair
First Health Advisory
Randy Bailey, '78
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Healthcare Cybersecurity Advisory Services
Fix Auto Coast Group
Richard Fish, '85
Oceanside, California, United States
Auto Collision Repair Centers 8 So-Cal locations
Get Together / Best Bet Casino Parties
Dan Ritter, '78
Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Event services: Casino Parties, Game Shows, etc
Global Girls, Inc.
Marvinetta Woodley-Penn, '74
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Community based theatre, dance and acting classes
Goodson Manley & Moscatello, PLLC
Blake Moscatello, '15
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Estate Planning and Asset Protection Law Firm
Grablr
Alex Tolbert, '09
Chicago, Illinois, United States
mobile app for delivery at stadiums and venues.
Grzinadesign
Amy (Peters) Grzina, '88
Belleville, Illinois, United States
Graphic Design
Heartland Institute of Financial Education
Michael Rayford , '93
Aurora, Illinois, United States
We teach people how money works
Hecht Law Offices, LLC
Brian Hecht, '97
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Personal Injury Law Firm
Human Race Sports
Jeanne Tate Uffmann, '74
Orland Park, Illinois, United States
Running shoes and running apparel.
Iconic Images by Jen
Jen Gruca, '04
Plainfield , Illinois, United States
Photography
Illinois Valley Clean Team, Inc.
Teresa Martin , '02
LaSalle, Illinois, United States
Residential and Commercial Cleaning Company
Interconnected Forest Therapy
Lori Carter, '87
Bentonville , Arkansas, United States
Guided Nature and Forest Therapy sessions
J. Wooten Contracting LLC
James Wooten , '04
Tinley park , Illinois , United States
Electrical contractor
Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Chad Tullis & Tina Tullis, ',
Jacksonville, Illinois, United States
New & Pre-owned Auto Dealership
JL Tech Sales & Associates
Jeremiah (Jay) Lavick, '85
Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States
Manufacturer Rep Agency: Cutting Tools, Abrasives
JM Equities Inc
Michael S Behme , '85
West Palm Beach , Florida, United States
Global Real Estate Bartering & Creative Financing
John B. Bennett, Investment Advisor Representative
John B. Bennett, '10
Arcola, Illinois, United States
Financial Planning for every stage of life
Joines Auction Service
Wm Michael Joines, '04
Brocton, Illinois, United States
Full service LIVE & online auction company
Just Peachy Co.
Morgan Valley, '19
Bourbonnais , Illinois, United States
Women's Clothing Boutique
Kaleidoscope Mental Health, PLLC
Sarah (Miller) Malak, '04
Charleston, Illinois, United States
Online only mental health therapy
L&A Family Farms
Brian Lau, '91
Paris, Illinois, United States
Farm
Little Gents and Misses Boutique L.L.C.
Crystan Wilson (Johnson), '14
Chicago , Illinois, United States
TRENDY CUSTOM BABY AND CHILDREN’S COMFORTABLE AND
Local Lead Consulting
Darryn Rex, '00
Flower Mound, Texas, United States
Web Design and SEO Company
Luxury Homes, Inc.
Timothy A. Parker, '85
Charleston, Illinois, United States
Custom Home Builders
MacaroniKid Shelbyville IN
Jenna (Day) Martin, '13
Shelbyville, Indiana, United States
Hyperlocal e-Newsletter and Event Partner
Magnificent M.Iles Events
Marissa Smith, '06
Streamwood , Illinois, United States
Wedding/Event Planning
Martin Hood LLC
Jeff Livesay, '97
Champaign, Illinois, United States
CPA's and Consultants
MARVEL-DC-SHOP.COM
Percy Hale, '89
Aurora, Illinois, United States
WE SELL OVER 2100 MARVEL/DC PRODUCTS.
MHFA Illinois
Isaac Sandidge, '13
Brighton, Illinois, United States
Providing Mental Health First Aid Instruction
Mueller Pediatric Therapy, LTD.
Erin Mullins, '05
East Peoria, Illinois, United States
Pediatric Therapy for children ages Birth-18 years
Myeiurental
Corey Ascolani, '11
Palos hills, Illinois, United States
Housing & Apartment Rentals
Nancy Ellis-Ordway, LCSW
Nancy Ellis-Ordway, '74
Jefferson City, Colorado, United States
counseling, psychotherapy
Ninja Bomb Marketing
Greg Bukovatz, '02
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Digital Marketing / Lead Generation / SEO
NOR-Dell
Michelle Love Norris, '92
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
Business Development - Walmart/Sam's Club
Northwestern Mutual
Rob Dalaskey, '09
Lombard , Illinois, United States
Financial planning
Obsidian Behavioral Health
Danielle Slyder, '14
Saint Charles, Illinois, United States
Private practice counseling services
Oliver Close, LLC
John Rearden, Jr., '78
Rockford, Illinois, United States
Law Firm
Ousley Appraisals
James Ousley, '89
Effingham, Illinois, United States
Real Estate Appraisal
Paddlefoot Consulting
Victoria Markely, '99
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Digital strategy consulting
Parrish Carpet Sales Inc.
Chad Parrish, '96
Mattoon, Illinois, United States
Retail Floor Covering
Patrick J Carroll Country Financial
Patrick J Carroll, '85
Bourbonnais , Illinois, United States
Insurance and Financial Services
Paxton Hardware and Rental
Scott D. Allen , '91
Paxton, Illinois, United States
Hardware store with rental
Pines Wealth Management
Lon Broske, '90
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Wealth Management Firm
Piotrowski Studios
Chet Piotrowski Jr., '97
Teutopolis, Illinois, United States
Photographer/visual storyteller
Platinum Builders LLC
Kevin Greaney , '95
Westmont , Illinois, United States
Custom home builder, remodels, renovations
Platinum Restoration
Kevin Greaney , '95
Westmont , Illinois, United States
Fire, water & mold restoration & reconstruction
PP & W Properties
Timothy A. Parker, '85
Charleston, Illinois, United States
Student housing rentals, apartments and houses
Printsations
Lori Tucker (Jezior), '
Naperville, Illinois, United States
Decorated Apparel (T-s and more), Promo products.
Pro Stitch Auto Interiors and Upholstery, Inc.
Russell K. Stare, '89
Taylorville, Illinois, United States
Full service auto, boat upholstery and trim
RE/MAX Affinity
Connie Kommer, '85
Naples, Florida, United States
Real Estate Sales and Rentals
Rector Insurance Agency, LLC
Jon W. Rector, '79
Champaign, Illinois, United States
Home, auto, life and business insurance
Resilience Wealth Management
Duke Smith, '17
Schaumburg , Illinois, United States
Financial Advisory Firm
Revival City Doughnuts
Marschelle McCoy , '97
Charleston , Illinois, United States
Your favorite stop for gourmet doughnuts!
Rose Pallet
Amy Angellotti, '04
Bridgeview, Illinois, United States
Wooden pallets
Sabuco, Beck, Hansen, & Massino PC
Roy A Sabuco, '70
Joliet, Illinois, United States
Law Firm
Scout Hospitality
Lindsie Hass (Parker), '07
Algonquin, Illinois, United States
Event sourcing, planning and execution.
Screenmobile of Champaign
Ian Wilson, '03
Champaign , Illinois , United States
Home screening products sales, repair, install
Shady Eyes Co
Timery Jackson , '13
Decatur , Illinois, United States
Fashionable Eyewear
SJB Promotions Inc
Herbig, '89
Mason City, Illinois, United States
Promotional Marketing Materials/Branded Logo Items
Smash My Trash - McKinney / Sherman
Shannon (McDonald) Lancaster, '91
McKinney, Texas, United States
Woman-Owned Mobile Compaction Services
Smokey Row Consulting Services, llc
Carey J Dahncke, '92
n/a, Indiana, United States
A government affairs and management consultancy
Solutions Counseling and Consulting Group
Dr. Audra M. Rowe, '92
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Counseling Private Practice
Sparks Home Automation & Real Estate, LLC.
Ryan Sparks, '05
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Real-estate investments & smart home technology.
Splash Media
Tiffany McClard, '06
San Francisco, California, United States
Social Media Video Production
SteepleWeb
Nate Atkinson, '08
Champaign, Illinois, United States
Online team website/training log for track & field and cross country teams!
Steve Hartman Art
Steve Hartman, '92
Edwardsville , Illinois, United States
Fine Art and Art Consulting Services
Sullivan Property Group, LLC
Tim Sullivan, '03
Orland Park, Illinois, United States
Residential and Commercial Real Estate
Susan M Barber Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Susan M Barber (Lynch), '87
Lake Villa, Illinois, United States
Executive Coach & Strategy/Operations Consulting
Systemic Wellness
Colleen OSullivan, '12
New Lenox, Illinois, USA
Mental Health and Eating Disorder Treatment
T&P designs
Tiffany Joy C. Ignalaga, 'ow
Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States
Graphic design studio
T&P designs
Tiffany Joy C. Ignalaga, '13
Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States
Graphic Design Studio
Tea Time With Taylor
Taylor James-Albert , '14
Albany, Oregon, United States
"Confidential Encourager" Coaching
Terra Cottage
Patti Self Daughhetee, '97
Casey, Illinois, United States
Flowers & Gifts, Houseplants, Fairy Gardens
The Foodie's Fit Home
Ashley Hoogstraten Burk, '11
Manhattan, Illinois, United States
Home improvement and foodie-focused blog.
The Greathouse of Pizza
Trent Groothuis, '05
Casey, Illinois, United States
Chicago Style Pizzeria
The Hering Homes Team, Coldwell Banker Realty
Jamie Tanner Hering, '01
Grayslake, Illinois, United States
Realtor covering Northern Illinois
The Jeff Baker Company
Jeff Baker, '6
Charleston, Illinois, United States
Hunan Resources Consulting (For Humans...)
The Stuft Bird
Lawrence Davis, '17
Champaign , Illinois, United States
Fried chicken restaurant
The Texture Game
The Texture Game, '77
Cape Coral, Florida, United States
The Texture Game, LLC
To Equip His People
Donald Gordon, '81
Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States
Christian Ministry focused on Trauma Healing
Touchstone Storytelling
Charlene Burris, '92
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, United States
Writing service
Two Maids & A Mop Naperville
Dan Brosseau , '86
Naperville , Illinois, United States
Residential House Cleaning
Vault Art Gallery
Kirby Pringle, '79
Tuscola, Illinois, United States
An art gallery that sells locally made artwork
Warren James Winery
Cole Pierce, '15
Mattoon, Illinois, United States
Winery/Restaurant
"We Care" Psychology Affiliates, LLC
Tiana Thompson, '02
Montclair, California, United States
"We Care" Psychology Affiliates, LLC
Webinsight
Brianna Bussell, '18
Chicago, Illinois, United States
SEO, web development, digital marketing
Wenck Travel
Patricia Prather Wenck, '68
DOUGLASVILLE, Georgia, United States
Travel Agency
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