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.

Nate Hultgren

CEO
Board Chair
Nate Hultgren is the CEO of the Hultgren Farms. He is a fourth generation farmer and farms in ... Learn More

Tom Walsh

Partner
Vice Chair

Beth Elliott

Ag Lender
Treasurer
I am the Ag Lender Vice President at Bravera Bank in Kerkhoven. Working at a small community bank ... Learn More
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Liza Fagen

Executive Administrative Assistant to the President and CEO
Secretary
Liza Fagen is a founding Board member of the West Central MN CEO program, representing Southern ... Learn More

Rachel Aeikens

Owner
Board Member

Ted Brown

Jr./Sr. High School Principal
Board Member

Jon De Groot

Superintendent
Board Member
Jon De Groot is the Superintendent of Central Minnesota Christian School. His passion is to develop ... Learn More

Amber Doering

Regional Sales Manager
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JoDee Driggs

Office Manager
Board Member

Jason Duninick

Director of Business Development
Board Member

Peyton Mills

High School Principal
Board Member
Peyton Mills is the High School Principal at Renville County West. Prior to coming to RCW, Peyton ... Learn More

Judd Wheatley

Sr. High Principal
Board Member

Jordan Zeller

Economic Developer
Board Member
Jordan Zeller is Renville County’s Economic Developer. He has nearly 20 years of economic ... Learn More