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.

Brent Oberlink

President
Board Chair
Brent grew up in Brownstown, IL and then pursued a degree in business management from Greenville ... Learn More

Jennifer Garrison

Superintendent
Vice Chair
Dr. Jennifer Garrison is the Superintendent of Vandalia Community Unit School District #203. She is ... Learn More

Doug Knebel

Senior Commercial Relationship Manager
Treasurer
Doug Knebel grew up in Fayette County and graduated from Mulberry Grove High School. He ... Learn More

Sally Emerick

Human Resources Coordinator/Trust Administrator Officer
Secretary
I have been a lifelong resident of Fayette County. My husband & I have two boys and enjoy being ... Learn More

Macy Behl

Juvenile Division Secretary
Board Member
Macy Cripe, 2019 CEO Alumni, now serves on the Fayette County CEO Board.Through the connections she ... Learn More

Patrick Click

-Agency Principal
Board Member
Patrick Click, Fayette County CEO Board Patrick “Pat” Click, is originally from ... Learn More

Sean Hannagan

Principal
Board Member
Sean Hannagan, an experienced school administrator, has served as the principal of St. Elmo ... Learn More

Andrea Meadows

Rehab Office Assistant
Board Member

Danny "Bo" Melton

Educator
Board Member
I graduated from Greenville HS in 1994, before getting my BS in Social Studies Education at SIUE ... Learn More

Sandy Michel

Managing Broker
Board Member
Sandy has been in real estate for 32 years. She has owned and operated her own agency for over 25 ... Learn More

Annette Moore

Principal
Board Member