BOARD MEMBERS

Ensuring CEO’s long-term growth and impact in the community.

Our board of local volunteers manages the core functions that keep CEO strong.

Active Board Members

The Community Leaders Behind CEO

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WHAT CEO BOARD MEMBERS DO

Board members are active, engaged community leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to the operational oversight of our local CEO Program.

Facilitator Support: Board members provide ongoing support to the CEO Facilitator.

Event Planning: Board members plan and execute key CEO events, including investor and mentor socials, and the student trade show.

Student Recruitment & Selection: Board members organize recruitment efforts, engage with local schools, and oversee the selection of CEO students.

Mentorship Coordination: Board members recruit mentors, manage mentor-student pairings, and ensure mentor program success.

School Liaison: Board members maintain communication with school administrators to coordinate student participation and scheduling.

Investor Recruitment & Care: Board members recruit and maintain relationships with local investors, ensuring the program's financial sustainability.

Who is a board member?

Meet the local leaders who make up our CEO Board.

Sarah Young

Business Manager
Board Chair

Nick Dill

Owner/Operator
Vice Chair
I was a part of the Inaugural CEO class where I had the idea for Dill’s Softwash. The class ...

Kevin Jansen

Vice President, Branch Manager
Treasurer
I am Kevin Jansen. I currently live in Neoga and work mainly at our First Neighbor Branch in ...

Hannah Butler

Owner & Marketing Consultant
Secretary
Hello! I'm Hannah Butler - the owner of HB Creative Company - a digital marketing studio that helps ...
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Christina Bland

Vice President of Operations
Board Member
I have been an employee of Ervin Equipment Inc in Toledo, IL since 2004.Working in a small ...

Becky Fogarty

Academic Advisor/Guidance Counselor
Board Member
Hi. I’m Becky Fogarty- the Academic Advisor/Guidance Counselor for Neoga Jr. Sr. High School. ...

Kevin Haarman

Superintendent
Board Member
I have been an educator for over 18 years. I have served as a teacher, coach, and/or ...
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Katrina Poe

Owner
Board Member