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.

Natalie Oswald

Partner
Board Chair

Natalie L. Oswald is a partner in the transactional practice group of Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu ... Learn More

Maggie Strong

Consultant
Vice Chair

Maggie is a community strategist and facilitator dedicated to helping organizations think ... Learn More

Matt Schmidt

Development Director
Treasurer

Matt Schmidt serves as the development director for The Salvation Army of Quincy and Hannibal. Matt ... Learn More

Gena Finley

Program Coordinator
Secretary

Gena Finley is Program Coordinator for the Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center (QAVTC) and is ... Learn More

Madison Badgley

Director of Business Development
Board Member

Madison is the Director of Business Development at the Great River Economic Development Foundation ... Learn More

Alex Eckhardt

Owner/Founder
Board Member

Alex Eckhardt is an alumni of the Inaugural Adams County CEO Class of 2021. He has successfully ... Learn More

John Johannes

Community President
Board Member

John Johannes is Vice President/Community Bank President and Commercial Lender for First Mid Bank ... Learn More

Joel Logue

Instrument & Electrical Engineer
Board Member

Jeff Longlett

President/CEO
Board Member

Jeff Longlett is the President/CEO at North Adams State Bank. He is a lifelong resident of Adams ... Learn More

Mark McDowell

Principal
Board Member

Trenton Murfin

Financial Advisor
Board Member

Erica Smith

Superintendent
Board Member

Erica is in her 5th year as Superintendent at Central CUSD #3 bringing with her more than 24 years ... Learn More

Jon O'Neal

CFO
Fiscal Sponsor Representative