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.
Eric Stalter
Community President & CFOBoard ChairEric joined Fisher National Bank in 1996. His areas of expertise include Corporate Finance, Ag & Corporate lending, Compliance, Investments and Community development. Eric is heavily involved in the Fisher Community. He has been a member of the Sangamon Valley Fire Protection Dept since 1999 and is currently serving as Chief, Willowbrook Cemetery Trustee, Secretary/Treasurer for the Fisher Area Business Association and he has been a member of the chain gang for Fisher High School football since 1993. When he’s not at the bank, Eric farms with his wife, Terri. Eric enjoys going to Cubs games at Wrigley Field. Eric’s goal is to see a Major League baseball game in every park in one summer. When they get the chance, Eric and his wife enjoy spending summer days driving their jeep. A fun weekend might include spending time with family and friends.
Chad Hesterberg
Paxton Branch Manager and AgentVice Chair Committees: Facilitator Review / HireChad has had his insurance license since 2011. Born and raised on a farm near Gifford, he brings his understanding of farming and importance of local and honest relationships to IPG. Chad received his undergraduate from Illinois State University and a Master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University. He enjoys coaching the Girls and Boys Basketball teams at Gifford Grade School. Chad also serves on the Gifford Grade School Board. He and his wife Amanda and their kids, Bowen and Korinn reside near Gifford.
Shawn Kinkade
CFOTreasurer Committees: Investor Recruitment & Care
Josh Carter
School CounselorBoard MemberJosh is the school counselor and head wrestling coach at GCMS High School in Gibson City. Prior to coming to GCMS he spent 9 years on staff with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Central Illinois. He has a bacchelor's degree in special education from Illinois State University and a master's in school counseling from Liberty University. He and his wife, Dena, have two adult children and one grandchild.
Kelly Graves
Owner/Graphic Design FreelancerBoard Member Committees: Event Coordinator, MediaKelly operates her own business as a freelance graphic designer. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University in 2004 with an emphasis in Graphic Design. Before starting her own business, she worked as an in-house graphic designer for companies such as Horizon Hobby, University of Illinois, and Taylor Studios. When she's not driving her kids around to activities, she enjoys coaching softball and watching the Chicago Cubs. She lives in rural Fisher with her husband, Tom, and girls, Maddy, Leah, and Olivia.