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.

Lauren Deutz

DirectorBoard Chair

Lauren Deutz is the Director of the Marshall EDA, a role she has served in since March of 2020. ... Learn More

Beth Ritter

Director of Teaching and LearningSecretary

Beth Ritter is the Director of Teaching and Learning for Marshall Public Schools, a role she has ... Learn More

Jeff Carpenter

EDABoard Member

Past: -1987 grad of SMSU -Multiple management and training certificates through Schwan’s ... Learn More

Terry East

City AdministratorBoard Member

Over 35 years of leadership, and change management.  I enjoy leading people to success and ... Learn More

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Carla Goedtke

CFOBoard Member

Carla Goedtke is co-Founder and CFO of Investors Choice Financial Services Inc., with offices in ... Learn More

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Rick Gossen

PrincipalBoard Member

Jake Scandrett

PrincipalBoard Member

Jake Scandrett has been the Principal at Murray County Central High School since 2016.  He is ... Learn More

Mary Squires

Vice President - Business BankerBoard Member