What is a Mentor?
The CEO mentoring program provides an effective networking model for students.
It establishes connections, strengthens understanding of complex career paths, and develops greater social skills through the mentorship experience. Ultimately, these relationships strengthen the CEO program’s success and build generational bridges between the CEO students and the business community.
A Mentor is a business owner, entrepreneur, or intreprenuer from the business community. A mentor is someone willing to share their time and expertise with a CEO student. Mentors attend a monthly meeting that takes place during CEO time.
Want to Become A Mentor If you are interested in becoming a mentor send us a message.


Clay County IL CEO
Student Mentors
Mentors help students understand their career path and develop greater communication skills.
Jen Bailey
TiER 1 Performance
Principal Consultant
Kayley Bailey
Dairy Queen
Owner/Operator
John Brickey
Free Spirit RV
Owner
Joel Hackney
Flora Unit 35 Schools
Superintendent
Kim Haun
The Fair Lady
Owner
Herb Henson
Clay City Banking Company
President
Clint Holkenbrink
Wabash Communications Co-Op
Marketing Representative
Whitney Ruger
Pip & Kate
Owner
Jason Smith
An-So Agency
Owner
Stephen Smith
Smith Appraisal, Smith Homes, Luna's Gaming Parlor, Smith Golden Retrievers
Owner
Ariane Souder
Clay County Hospital
Chief of Clinic Operations
Phil Wiley
Wiley Realty Group
Owner
Travis Wyatt
Illinois Principals Association
Field Service Specialist