Dr. Brown is a native of Springfield, Illinois.  He is a graduate of Griffin High School.  He received his Associate of Sciences Degree from Lincoln Land Community College.  He received his doctorate of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine.  He completed his residency at Central Community Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.  Dr. Brown is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.  He served as department head of St. John's Hospital Podiatry Department from 1988 through 2000.  He is a past delegate to the Board of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Society.  He is past President of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Society, Zone 3.  He is past President of the Sangamon County Podiatric Medical Society. He has been involved locally with the Springfield Jaycees and the Taylorville Lions Club.

Dr. Shoudel is a native of Rochester, Illinois.  He is a graduate of Rochester Community High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.  He received his doctorate of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.  He completed his residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.  He is board certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.  He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.  He has been involved in research.  Dr. Shoudel is very active in the community of Rochester, Illinois.  He is a member and officer of the Rochester Lions Club.  He is the chairman of the Rochester Independence Day Celebration.  He is the chairperson of the Rochester Lions Club  Boo Crew no gore charity haunted house.  Dr. Shoudel is a Trustee for the Village of Rochester. He serves on the Finance Committee, Personnel Committee and Police, Parks, Public Health and Safety Committee.  He is currently the Trustee in charge of the Rochester Police Department.  Dr. Shoudel was named the Village of Rochester 2002 Citizen of the Year.  He is currently the Department Chair for Podiatry at St. John’s Hospital.