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.

John Keigher

Business Development Officer
Board Chair

John Keigher brings to the board extensive executive leadership and experience in operations ... Learn More

Mike O'Brien

Commercial Relationship Manager
Treasurer

Mike O’Brien serves as Commercial Relationship Manager for Midland States Bank, working in ... Learn More

Angela Morrey

Vice President, Business Development
Secretary

Angela Morrey, a native of Kankakee County, is the Vice President of Business Development for the ... Learn More

Mia Hansen

Director of Programs and Communications
Board Member

Mia serves as the Director of Programs and Communications at the Community Foundation of Kankakee ... Learn More

Ramie Kolitwenzew

Principal
Board Member

Monica Pizano

Board Member
Board Member

Monica Pizano is an award winning Real Estate agent. Monica is nationally recognized for being one ... Learn More

Lynette Thrasher

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
Board Member

Nicole Smolkovich

Executive Director
Fiscal Sponsor Representative

Nicolejoined the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley in 2009 when she returned to her ... Learn More