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.

Nathan Potts

Comptroller/VP
Board Chair

Nathan Potts is a CPA at Patton & Company, PC in Hillsboro. Prior to Patton & Company, he ... Learn More

Patrick Ward

Comptroller/VP
Treasurer

Patrick Ward is a Vice President at Bank of Hillsboro. He has been with the bank for 6 years and ... Learn More

Hope McBrain

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Grant Services
Secretary

Hope is the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Grant Services for the Hillsboro School ... Learn More

Jessica Chappelear

Insurance Agent
Board Member

Born and raised on a grain and Livestock farm in Raymond, IL. Graduated from Lincolnwood High ... Learn More

Patty Clarke

Board of Directors
Board Member

Patty Clarke is a native of Montgomery County, growing up in the rural Waggoner area. She graduated ... Learn More

Nathan Clementz

President
Board Member

Katie Duncan

Director of Human Services
Board Member

Katie is the Vice President of Human Resources at Hillsboro Health. In 2010, she completed her ... Learn More

Juletta Ellis

Director
Board Member

I have been in education over 20 years, including 13 years as a 7th and 8th grade ELA ... Learn More

Claire Eskew

Marketing Director
Board Member

Claire Eskew is currently the marketing director at MarkNet Alliance. An alumnus of Hillsboro High ... Learn More

Mike Fleming

President
Board Member

Mike Fleming is the President & CEO of the Litchfield National Bank. He has been with the ... Learn More