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.

Eric Stalter

Community President & CFO
Board Chair
Eric joined Fisher National Bank in 1996. His areas of expertise include Corporate Finance, Ag ...

Chad Hesterberg

Paxton Branch Manager and Agent
Vice Chair
Chad has had his insurance license since 2011. Born and raised on a farm near Gifford, he brings ...

Shawn Kinkade

CFO
Treasurer

Josh Carter

School Counselor
Board Member
Josh is the school counselor and head wrestling coach at GCMS High School in Gibson City. Prior to ...

Kelly Graves

Owner/Graphic Design Freelancer
Board Member
Kelly operates her own business as a freelance graphic designer. She earned her Bachelor's degree ...