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.

Kati Birhanzl

Career Coordinator
Board Chair

As the Career Coordinator at the Montevideo High School, I work with students to explore and ... Learn More

Derek Golberg

Accountant
Treasurer

Becky Pauling

Owner
Secretary

Brett Almich

Owner
Board Member

I am a business owner in southwest Minnesota. I have 3 grocery stores in the communities of Granite ... Learn More

Todd Bossuyt

Executive VP/COO - North Star Mutual Insurance Company
Board Member

Todd grew up in Southwest MN on a farm in between Cottonwood and Marshall MN. Green Valley to be ... Learn More

Linda Dieken

Former Co-Owner of Extreme Panel Tech., Inc.
Board Member

Former co-owner/CFO of Extreme Panel Technologies, a manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels. Learn More

Scott Hanson

Principal
Board Member

7-12th Grade Principal Lakeview Public School Learn More

Kelly Lindeman

Financial Advisor
Board Member

Kelly grew up on a farm in a small town in SE South Dakota. Shortly after graduating from South ... Learn More

Rich Schneider

Superintendent
Board Member

I am the YME superintendent located in Granite Falls, MN. I have been in this position since 2018. ... Learn More

Stacie Schuler

CFO
Board Member

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