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.

Karen Jones

Executive Editor, Machinery
Board Chair
Karen Jones is the Executive Editor, Machinery for Successful Farming magazine. Karen received a ... Learn More

Jordan Kessinger

Branch Manager and Mortgage Loan Officer
Treasurer

Jason Bachman

School Counselor
Board Member
Jason Bachman CEO Board Member School Counselor Eureka High School Learn More

Amanda Gurdian

Principal
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DeAnn Heck

Superintendent
Board Member
DeAnn Eckhoff Heck grew up in rural Benson and graduated from Roanoke-Benson High. Now part owner ... Learn More

Jonathan Hodel

Owner
Board Member
Since graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in ... Learn More

Alan Zimmerman

Owner
Board Member
Alan Zimmerman is the Owner of A. Zimmerman Enterprises, located in Goodfield IL. He also is ... Learn More

Bob Bardwell

Superintendant
Administrative Agent Representative
Superintendent of Eureka CUSD 140 Learn More
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