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.

Kevin Hoene

Executive Sales Professional
Board Chair

Melissa Willenborg

Financial Advisor
Treasurer

Dawn Burrow

Owner
Board Member

Stephanie Gobczynski Uebinger

Agent/Owner
Board Member

Andrew Johnson

Superintendent
Board Member

Joe Knabe

NextGen Wireless – Owner / CEO
Board Member
I was fortunate enough to become an investor in CEO several years ago and to witness first hand how ...

Riley Pruemer

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Board Member
Riley Pruemer is a Dieterich native who now resides in Effingham. He was a student of the Effingham ...

Christo Schultz

Senior Wealth Advisor
Board Member

Shae Thoele

School Counselor
Board Member

Tracy Willenborg

Attorney, Partner
Board Member