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.

Nathan Potts

Comptroller/VPBoard Chair

Nathan Potts is a CPA at Patton & Company, PC in Hillsboro. Prior to Patton & Company, he ... Learn More

Patrick Ward

Comptroller/VPTreasurer

Patrick Ward is a Vice President at Bank of Hillsboro. He has been with the bank for 6 years and ... Learn More

Jessica Chappelear

Insurance AgentBoard Member

Born and raised on a grain and Livestock farm in Raymond, IL.  Graduated from Lincolnwood ... Learn More

Patty Clarke

Board of DirectorsBoard Member

Patty Clarke is a native of Montgomery County, growing up in the rural Waggoner area.  She ... Learn More

Lisa DeWerff

Guidance CounselorBoard Member

Lisa has been the school counselor at Nokomis Jr/Sr High School since 2016. She lives in rural ... Learn More

Juletta Ellis

DirectorBoard Member

  I have been in education over 20 years, including 13 years as a 7th and 8th grade ... Learn More

Jodi Reynolds

CEOBoard Member

My name is Jodi Reynolds and I live in rural Nokomis.  I’m married to Kris Reynolds and ... Learn More

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Dana Schott

District Assistant PrincipalBoard Member

​Dana Schott is in her 10th year at Lincolnwood. She graduated from Eastern Illinois ... Learn More