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.

Rachael Judd

Executive Director
Board Chair

Rachael Judd has served as an LLCEO Mentor and Board Member, currently serving as Chairman. She is ... Learn More

Michelle Bauer

Financial Representative
Vice Chair

Michelle Bauer is a Financial Representative with COUNTRY Financial in downtown Lincoln. Prior to ... Learn More

David Pickering

CFO
Treasurer

David Pickering is the CFO of The First National Bank in Tremont. He was born and raised in the ... Learn More

Ashley Bryan

Warranty Administrator
Secretary

Ashley Bryan is the Warranty Administrator for Central Illinois Ag in the Atlanta location. Her ... Learn More

Kelsi Edwards

Associate Director, Academic Advisor
Board Member

Kelsi Edwards is a lifelong resident of Lincoln. She has worked at Heartland Community College for ... Learn More

Robert Puckett

Lincoln Land Technical Education Center Director
Board Member

As LTEC Director, I am committed to providing the best career and technical education opportunities ... Learn More

John Robinson

Business Instructor
Board Member

John Robinson is in his 16th year teaching High School Business at Hartsburg-Emden HS in Hartsburg ... Learn More

Bridget Schneider

Financial Advisor
Board Member

Bridget Schneider's interest in Land of Lincoln CEO stems from a desire to help the youth in our ... Learn More