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.

Joshua Knie

Manager
Board Chair

Amber Schmidt

Business Outreach Director
Vice Chair

Amber Schmidt is currently the Service Outreach Director for Discover Dixon/Dixon Chamber of ... Learn More

Julie Jacobs

Office Manager
Treasurer

Julie Jacobs is the office manager at Blackhawk Hills Regional Council. She has more than 35 years ... Learn More

Shane Brown

VP, Physician Services and Clinic Operations
Board Member

Shane is the Vice-President for Physician Services and Clinic Operations at CGH Medical Center in ... Learn More

Jennifer Dallas

Market President
Board Member

Dr. Melydi Huyett

Administrator
Board Member

As a lifelong area resident who is committed to public education, I am excited to have joined the ... Learn More

Deborah Kelly

Counselor
Board Member

Deborah Kelly works at Newman Central Catholic as a school counselor. She has been at Newman for 32 ... Learn More

Dallas Knack

Executive Director
Board Member

Dallas Knack is the executive director of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. Additionally ... Learn More

Aaron M Flick

Sr. Marketing Associate
Board Member

Aaron Flick is a Senior Marketing Associate at Wahl Clipper Corporation and is in his first year on ... Learn More

Lyneigh Otto

Human Resource Manager
Board Member

Gary Sandrock

Owner
Board Member

Gary Sandrock is the owner operator of Sandrock Farms/Sauk Valley Angus, Rock Falls, Illinois. He ... Learn More

Christopher Tennyson

Regional Superintendent of Schools
Board Member

Christopher Tennyson is a former Juvenile Detective and School Resource Officer. Since switching ... Learn More

Joshua Johnson

Director
Administrative Agent Representative

Sasha Logan

Dean of Business, Career and Technical Programs
Administrative Agent Representative