Scott Badger Reichmann grew up on a family dairy, hog and row crop farm in Carlinville, Illinois. He attended Colorado State University then attended and obtained his BS in Air Commerce and Flight Technology from Florida Institute of Technology (now Florida Tech). He worked as a Union Ironworker (Local 46), then designed, developed, sold and managed industrial construction projects in southern Illinois, St. Louis and St. Charles County, Mo. He helped develop 4 industrial parks in those areas. He now sells industrial real estate in southern Illinois representing the Barber Murphy Group and is involved in sales and marketing for DRAXXON, an international manufacturer of mobile and portable command centers focused around the UAV industry. Scott first saw the wonder of the CEO program demonstrated at an economic development Christmas program in Montgomery County Illinois in 2014. The students in the program of that year presented and impressed. Scott became of member of the Macoupin County CEO Board soon thereafter. Scott won the lottery when he somehow talked Jane into marrying him in 1998. Jane came with the double bonus of Dinah Jane (San Antonio) and Luke (Austin).

I am in my 19th year of working in education and my 11th year working as the School Counselor at Carlinville High School. I have the best job and I am blessed to get the opportunity to work with students on a daily basis. I have been a part of the Macoupin County CEO since its inception. I am a firm believer in hands-on experiences and students having these experiences as early in their educational process as possible. The CEO program does just that and more. Our schools and our communities are lucky to have this opportunity and I am lucky to be a part of it. When I am not working, my husband Tony and I are busy with our three children - Cash, Presley and Lennon.

Dr. Brandi Kelly has been in the field of education for over 20 years. She is the Superintendent at Mt. Olive CUSD #5. Dr. Kelly's goal is to build teacher and student capacity by providing tools and strategies that empower and inspire others toward greatness! Education is a powerful tool for empowering others to realize their potential!! The CEO program is a great program for our students and communities. I am honored to serve on the board and help cast a vision for the future of this program. I believe through this program students may see that starting their own business is a viable option. When I am not working at school, I enjoy writing, speaking, and working on my side business (https://www.leadwithhope.net). My husband and I also enjoy spending time with our children and grandchildren. We enjoy riding bikes, taking walks, and visiting antique stores.