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.
Theresa Solon Wargo
Owner/AgentBoard Chair Committees: Facilitator Review / Hire, Investor Recruitment & Care, Mentoring
Ashton Good
Human Resources Jr. GeneralistVice Chair Committees: Facilitator Review / HireHello! My name is Ashton Good and I am the Vice Chair of Streator Area's CEO Program! I work in the Human Resources deparmtnet at Vactor Manufacturing here in Streator. I am the oldest of 5, I love traveling and going to concerts.
Carri Pedelty
Sr. Commercial Services Relationship ManagerTreasurer Committees: School Coordinator, Investor Recruitment & Care
Lee Licht
PresidentSecretaryStarted my career as a manufacturing engineer driving improvment in operations. A desire to do more lead me to roles in operations management including purchasing, supply chain, operations manager, plant manage, and general manager.
I've spent the last 10 years working with organizations on turnaround situations, scalability, organization development.
I have a passion to help people see they have the ability to shape their lives and the lives of others through leadership and empowerment.
Patrick Chismarick
Designated Managing Broker, Owner - Chismarick Realty, LLCBoard Member Committees: Facilitator Review / Hire, Investor Recruitment & Care
Jordan Harcharik
Training & Development ManagerBoard Member
Alli Simpson
Guidance CouncilorBoard Member Committees: School Coordinator
Mason Telford
Associate Product ManagerBoard Member Committees: MediaHi! My name is Mason Telford and I am the Associate Product Manager at Vactor Manufacturing. I was born and raised in Streator, IL and graduated from Streator High School. I also graduted from Western Illinois and played baseball there as well. Thanks!