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.

Lauren McClain

Agent
Board Chair

Lauren is an alumni of Richland County schools (ERHS) and a lifetime resident of Olney. She ... Learn More

Gina Kocher

Director of Marketing/Business Development Officer
Vice Chair

I am a graduate of EIU and spent 16 years in education, including four years as a CEO Program ... Learn More

Maddy Jones

Accounting Specialist
Treasurer

I was raised in Mt. Carmel, IL, graduating in 2017. I was in the Mt. Carmel CEO’s 2ndyear ... Learn More

Brandan Michels

Plant Manager/Human Resources Manager
Secretary

I graduated from East Richland High School in 2008 and Eastern Illinois University in 2014 with a ... Learn More

Taryn Bunting

Coordinator of Financial Aid
Board Member

My name is Taryn Bunting and I am the Financial Aid Specialist at Olney Central College. This is my ... Learn More

Jason Fox

Superintendent of Schools
Board Member

Jason grew up in Mattoon, Illinois and graduated from Mattoon High School in 1995. He attended ... Learn More

Don Hinckley

Floor Manager
Board Member

Don started his career with Walmart as a service technician in the TLE and has been with the ... Learn More

Heath Houchin

Loan Officer
Board Member

Heath graduated from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale with a bachelors degree in ... Learn More

Darrell Houchin

Principal
Board Member

This year marks my 22nd year in Education. All, of which, have been in Olney, Illinois. I have been ... Learn More

Jaclyn Shan

Senior Accountant
Board Member

Jaclyn grew up in Olney, Illinois and was a 2015 graduate of East Richland High School and a 2016 ... Learn More

Sherry Slankard

School Counselor
Board Member

Sherry was raised in Xenia, IL and graduated from Flora High School in 1987. She attended Olney ... Learn More

Tiffany Trupiano

Owner & Operator
Board Member

Tiffany was raised in Sumner, Illinois and graduated from Red Hill High School in 2000. She ... Learn More

Shelly Herman

Executive Director
Fiscal Sponsor Representative

Shelly has worked in economic development for the last thirteen years after previously working in ... Learn More