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.

Amy sheehan

Director of Talent Acquisition
Board Chair
A native of Chicago, Amy is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She began her career ... Learn More

Jeff Baldus

Retired
Board Member
Jeff is a native of Austin, his career includes 33 years of restaurant management and was the ... Learn More

Joe Bower

President/CEO
Board Member

Allison Gunderson

Assistant Principal
Board Member
Allison has worked in education for 16 years. During that time she has worked as a 3rd grade ... Learn More

Jill Hart

Rehabilitation Services Manager
Board Member
Jill is the rehabilitation services manager at Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin. She ... Learn More

Kris Heichel

Branch Manager
Board Member
Mortgage Expert | Wealth Advocate | Community Builder As a dedicated Ceritifed Mortgage Advisor ... Learn More
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Lyndsey Johnson

CCUE - Chief Financial Officer
Board Member
Lyndsey has worked in Finance for 20 years and is currently the CFO at Accentra Credit Union. She ... Learn More

Andrea Malo

Coordinator of GT and Teacher Mentorship Programs, 5-12 Curriculum
Board Member
Andrea has worked in Austin Public Schools for over 20 years. During that time she has worked as ... Learn More

Joey Page

Superintendent
Board Member
Born and raised in Austin, Dr. Page began as Superintendent of Austin Public Schools on July 1 ... Learn More
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Steve Barrett

Director
Fiscal Sponsor Representative
Austin is my hometown, although I spent most of my adult years living in Oklahoma, Texas, Ohio, and ... Learn More