Rafael Vidal, a second-generation coffee farmer from Colombia, is the general manager of his family-owned Café Santa Rosa in Peoria, IL, sourcing all coffee from their own farm. A former bull rider, he now owns a bucking bull and remains active in the rodeo circuit. Beyond that, he’s a skilled martial artist, holding a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a black belt in Judo.
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Eric & Roberta Dolbeare | Farmers/Vol...
Farming takes resilience, and for 47 years, the Dolbeare's of Pleasant Hill, IL, have worked to grow their farm and improve it for the next generation. Beyond farming, they serve in the Coast Guard Auxiliary—Eric as a pilot and Roberta as aircrew. Roberta also dedicates her time to the Illinois S...
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Megan Couch | Entrepreneur | A Shot o...
Megan Couch, a passionate entrepreneur from Sheffield, IL, has spent her life immersed in the restaurant industry. In her early teenage years, she worked tirelessly in the business, gaining hands-on experience of what it takes to create a successful establishment. At just 23 years old, she became...
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Matt Heberling | Agriculture and Lead...
Matt, a 4th gen farmer from Owaneco, IL, is deeply rooted in both agriculture and community service. He’s a Senior Research Manager for the IL Answer Plot and raises corn, beans, cattle and has a custom bailing business. Matt wants to have a positive impact on his community by supporting the loca...
