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.
Brad Priday
Insurance AdvisorBoard Member Committees: Investor Recruitment & Care, MentoringI have been a mentor with KokomoCEO since the first year in the fall of 2014. In the fall of 2016 they asked me to fill a position on the board and have continued serving since that time. I am currently the past chair and have enjoyed helping supporting Alec Downing who is our current board chair and an alumni of the first KokomoCEO class. I am an Insurance Advisor and help our insureds at Shepherd Insurance with personal insurance and all aspect of commercial insurance from property & casualty and employee benefits.
Courtney Butler
Chamber ManagerFiscal Sponsor Representative Committees: Investor Recruitment & Care
Sherry Yazel
CounselorBoard Member Committees: School Coordinator, Mentoring
Bob Hickman
EVP, Chief Banking and Credit OfficerVice Chair Committees: Investor Recruitment & Care
Brianne Boles
Laura Cardwell
OwnerBoard Chair Committees: Event Coordinator, Mentoring
Mark DuBois
SuperintendentBoard Member Committees: School Coordinator
TJ Rethlake
AttorneyBoard Member Committees: Investor Recruitment & CareDr. Mike Sargent
Todd Moser
PresidentBoard Member Committees: Investor Recruitment & Care
Joseph Parker
ControllerBoard Member Committees: MediaJohn Pinson
Alec Downing
VP Commercial / Ag LenderBoard Member Committees: Alumni, Media
Dirk Webster
Branch ManagerBoard Member Committees: Investor Recruitment & Care, Mentoring
