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.

Josh McDermott

Owner
Board Chair
In 2015, Josh McDermott assumed ownership of the Belleville-based home remodeling company his ... Learn More

Anne Thomure

Communications and Marketing Director
Secretary
Organization: Memorial Hospital Belleville | Shiloh Title: Director, Marketing and ... Learn More

Todd Badgley

President
Board Member
Education Eastern Illinois University Work Experience FKG Oil Company/dba Moto Convenience ... Learn More

Megan Bertelsman

President/Owner
Board Member

Kevin Bouse

Owner
Board Member
Kevin Bouse started investing with an old duplex in Belleville back when he was 16 years old. He ... Learn More

Tom Farquhar

Owner
Board Member
Education: Duke University 1969 BSE degree in mechanical engineering Washington ... Learn More

Julie Gilliland

Co-Founder
Board Member
Julie began her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist after graduating with her Master’s ... Learn More

Jennifer Gomric-Minton

St. Clair County
Board Member
Jennifer Gomric Minton is the St. Clair County Assessor. She was elected Assessor in November ... Learn More

Kevin Pesko

Market President
Board Member
Market President of Bank of Belleville March, 2019 to present FoundingPresident/CEO of Bank of ... Learn More

Garrett Reuter, Jr.

Officer
Board Member
Education LL.M. - Taxation, University of Miami School of Law, 2006J.D., University of Miami ... Learn More

Wendy Witte

Donor Service Manager
Fiscal Sponsor Representative
Donor Services Manager St. Louis Community FoundationDecember 2010– PresentGreater St. ... Learn More