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.
Theresa Volk
ComptrollerBoard Chair Committees: Media, Investor Recruitment & Care, Mentoring
Megan Shipman
Universal TellerTreasurer Committees: Media
Beth Probst
Newton High School PrincipalSecretary Committees: Event Coordinator, Alumni, Media, School Coordinator, Mentoring
Chad Farley
Vice PresidentBoard Member Committees: Facilitator Review / Hire, Investor Recruitment & Care
Mike Hartrich
Retired EducatorBoard Member
Raley Ochs
Human ResourceBoard Member Committees: Investor Recruitment & Care
Joe Sornberger
SuperintendentBoard Member Committees: School Coordinator
Jason Warfel
Vice-PresidentBoard MemberAlong with his title of Vice President at Kuhl's Trailer Sales, Jason is involved in a variety of community boards and commitees including: Chairman Jasper County Board,Board Member of EJ Water, Board Member of Ste. Marie Foundation, Commissioner of South Central Illinois Regional Planning and Development Commission, and Council Member of U of I Extension Council.
