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.

Carla Goedtke

CFO
Board Chair
Carla Goedtke is co-Founder and CFO of Investors Choice Financial Services Inc., with offices in ...
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Lauren Deutz

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

Neal Everson

Market President
Treasurer
Neal Everson has been with Minnwest Bank in Slayton and Lake Wilson since 1993. He received a ...

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 ...

Jeff Carpenter

EDA
Board Member
Past: -1987 grad of SMSU -Multiple management and training certificates through Schwan’s ...

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 ...
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Terry East

City Administrator
Board Member
Over 35 years of leadership, and change management. I enjoy leading people to success and helping ...
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Jake Scandrett

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

Mary Squires

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Board Member
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