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.

Carla Goedtke

CFO
Board Chair

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

Lauren Deutz

Director
Vice Chair

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

Neal Everson

Market President
Treasurer

Neal Everson has been with Minnwest Bank in Slayton and Lake Wilson since 1993. He received a ... Learn More

Beth Ritter

Director of Teaching and Learning
Secretary

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

Jeff Carpenter

EDA
Board Member

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

Andy Easley

Director of Human Resources & Business Development Manager - tru Protein
Board Member

As in most start-ups, experienced employees serve multiple roles. At iterro, Mr. Easley has the ... Learn More

Terry East

City Administrator
Board Member

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

Jake Scandrett

Principal
Board Member

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

Mary Squires

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Board Member

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