Board Members

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

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 ... Learn More

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 ... Learn More

Hannah Butler

Owner & Marketing Consultant
Secretary

Hello! I'm Hannah Butler - the owner of HB Creative Company - a digital marketing studio that helps ... Learn More

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 ... Learn More

Becky Fogarty

Academic Advisor/Guidance Counselor
Board Member

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

Kevin Haarman

Superintendent
Board Member

I have been an educator for over 18 years. I have served as a teacher, coach, and/or ... Learn More

Katrina Poe

Owner
Board Member