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.
Tricia Overturf
VP of Marketing & CommunicationsBoard Chair Committees: Media
Tina Penrod
retiredVice Chair Committees: Facilitator Review / Hire, Investor Recruitment & Care, MentoringI attended Shawnee Community College immediately following graduation from Vienna High School in the 70's As a 50 year old adult, I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Mid-Continent University & a Master of Science degree in Organizational Communication from Murray State University. I have 40 years experience in the direct sales industry, 22 years experience coaching at the junior high and high school level, 8 years experience as a public relations representative for a local university, and 4 years experience teaching at the college level. I retired in 2014. I have been married to Steve Penrod for almost 46 years. He is also retired but now serves as the mayor for the City of Vienna. We have two daughters, two sons in law, six grandchildren, one grandchild in law and one newborn great grandson. I have lived in Johnson County all of my life. I love southern Illinois!
Jennifer Jacobsen
OwnerBoard MemberReagan Johnson
Director of Community SchoolingBoard Member Committees: School CoordinatorConnor Johnson
Certified School Social WorkerBoard Member Committees: School Coordinator
Byram Fager
CEOAdministrative Agent Representative Committees: Investor Recruitment & CareByram Fager has been the CEO of The Southern Illinois Community foundation since 2018, having previously served on the foundation board in different capacities since 2009. Byram brings experience having served on other boards and fundraising committees both in Illinois and while living in Ohio for 12 years. Byram was born in Murphysboro, IL, and currently resides in Metropolis, IL.