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.
Gloria Tison
EVP General CounselBoard Chair Committees: Alumni, Facilitator Review / Hire, Investor Recruitment & Care, Mentoring
Ayn Bartok
Owner/EntreprenuerBoard Member Committees: Event Coordinator, Facilitator Review / Hire
Dale Fowler
Illinois State Senator 59th DistrictBoard Member Committees: Media
Natalie Fry
Curriculum CoordinatorBoard Member Committees: School Coordinator, Mentoring
Tina Gibbs
Manager, Community RelationsBoard Member
Jessica Grinnell
Director of Community RelationsBoard Member Committees: Media
Angie Hampton
Chief Executive OfficerBoard Member Committees: Mentoring
Luke O'Neal
Mortgage OriginatorBoard Member Committees: Mentoring
Martin Rowe
CEOBoard Member Committees: Investor Recruitment & Care
Scott Stout
CEOBoard Member Committees: Event Coordinator
Ben Vinyard
Assistant PrincipalBoard Member Committees: School Coordinator
Alex Watkins
AccountantBoard Member Committees: Alumni
