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.
Carisa Stark
OwnerBoard Chair
Dennis Bohnert
Market PresidentBoard Member Committees: Investor Recruitment & Care
Morgan Brueckner
Student Services CoordinatorBoard Member Committees: School CoordinatorMorgan Brueckner serves as the Student Services Coordinator at the Perryville Area Career and Technology Center (PACTC), where she leads student outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and initiatives that promote equitable access and successful outcomes for students across the Career Center’s consortium serving Perry County, Ste. Genevieve County, and portions of Bollinger County.
In addition to her role at PACTC, Morgan serves as Concurrent Credit Liaison for Mineral Area College, overseeing dual credit partnerships and articulation agreements that expand postsecondary opportunities for Career Center students. She also serves as Representative for Career Center Counselors of the Southeast Region of Missouri on the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Advisory Council for Comprehensive School Counseling, collaborating with fellow counselors, legislators, and stakeholders from across the state to strengthen career readiness and student support systems.
Morgan is passionate about building partnerships that connect education with workforce and community needs. At PACTC, she works alongside educators, business and industry partners, and community organizations to expand opportunities for students. This is done in part by supporting the efforts of student organizations, such as FFA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, and FBLA, building relationships with East Missouri Action Agency and SkillUp, and continuing to seek out Missouri Registered Youth Apprenticeships available to students.
Beyond her professional roles, Morgan coaches Middle School Cheerleading at Perry County Middle School, where she continues her passion for fostering teamwork and developing confident leaders. Whether working locally, regionally, or at the state level, she is committed to helping students recognize their potential while strengthening the communities they will one day lead.
Ed Flores
Community Bank PresidentBoard Member Committees: Investor Recruitment & Care
Craig Hayden
Assistant SuperintendentBoard Member Committees: Facilitator Review / Hire
Crystal Jones
Executive DirectorBoard Member Committees: Media, Investor Recruitment & CareCrystal is the Executive Director of the Perry County Economic Development Authority where she serves as the local economic developer for both Perry County and the City of Perryville.
Jared Cochran
Dan Hecht
Amy Kiehne
David Monier