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.

Kathy Dinger

Superintendent
Board Chair

Savanna Collier

Chamber Director
Vice Chair

Savanna Collier is the Chamber Director for the Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce. She is a ... Learn More

Carol Delaney

Assistant Vice President / Residential and Consumer Loan Officer
Treasurer

Emily Benjamin

Vice President
Secretary

Emily Benjamin is the Vice President of Economic Development at the Lee County Economic Development ... Learn More

Amy Conlee

Sr. Social Performance Specialist
Board Member

Mike Hickey

President
Board Member

Born and raised in Keokuk. Graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School in 1970, SCC in 1972 and the ... Learn More

Kerry Klepfer

Producer
Board Member

Kerry has been in the insurance business in Keokuk for over 3 decades. He has also served and is ... Learn More

Brent Koller

Career and College Readiness Coordinator
Board Member

Jessica Martin

Marketing Specialist
Board Member

Jessica Martin works as the marketing specialist for the Keokuk Community School District and is ... Learn More

Tricia Merydith

Owner/Manager
Board Member

Tricia is the Owner/Manager of Taske Force, Inc. for the last 30 years. She is a 1987 graduate of ... Learn More

Brett Wrieden

Assistant Vice President
Board Member