Karen Jones is the Executive Editor, Machinery for Successful Farming magazine.
Karen received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Communications from the University of Illinois. Her professional experience includes employment in GROWMARK’s agronomy division, marketing services department, and corporate communications.
Karen and her husband, Christopher, farm in cooperation with Karen’s family. They have a ten-year-old daughter.
Jason Bachman
CEO Board Member
School Counselor
Eureka High School
Since graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Mr. Hodel has worked for two engineering firms and served in the public sector as County Engineer for Stark and Woodford Counties in Illinois. In 2011 he expanded his passion for GIS technology when he left his position as county engineer to start up Cloudpoint Geospatial. Now, after more than twenty years of engineering, asset management, and GIS experience, he continues to promote though leadership and problem-solving to the geospatial community. He is fueled by his passion for evangelizing the power of GIS to improve lives through efficient, data-driven decision making.
He is blessed with a loving wife, Megan, to whom he is greatly indebted, along with three wonderful children, Dexter, Hattie, and Lexi that are his top priorities following his relationship with the Lord. He enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends, and loves his church family where he serves as a lay minister in sharing the good news of the Gospel message.
Owner SO Fit Workout & Wellness
Alan Zimmerman is the Owner of A. Zimmerman Enterprises, located in Goodfield IL. He also is partners in Legacy Investment Group, also based in Goodfield.
Alan grew up in Wodford County and graduated from Eureka High School. He started his business as a freshman in highschool and enjoys the challeges and the variety that entreprenuership offers. If the CEO program would have been around, Alan would have loved to participate.
Alan, his wife Karissa and their 4 children live on a hobby farm in Congerville where the animals and kid activities keep them very busy.
Superintendent of Eureka CUSD 140
When:
Mon, Apr 22, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
The Commons, 706 S Burgess St, Eureka, IL 61530, USA
Description:
CEO Lesson Plan - Work on and submit weekly journals and write thank you notes to guest speakers and tours.
When:
Tue, Apr 23, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
Earlybird Feed & Fertilizer, 381 IL-117, Goodfield, IL 61742, USA
Description:
Tour Earlybird Feed & Fertilizer
When:
Wed, Apr 24, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
1 W Front St, El Paso, IL 61738, USA
Description:
Tour the Project XV Museum in El Paso with Brandi Montalbano, Project Manager
When:
Thu, Apr 25, 8:15AM - 9:15AM
Where:
Lifesong For Orphans, 101 Western Ave, Gridley, IL 61744, USA
Description:
Tour Lifesong and Gobena in Gridley
When:
Fri, Apr 26, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
CaseIH Goodfield, 600 E Peoria St, Goodfield, IL 61742, USA
Description:
Guest speaker: Mindy Nolte, Edward Jones
When:
Mon, Apr 29, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
1540 Reagan Dr, Eureka, IL 61530, USA
Description:
Tour Legacy Ranch American Wagyu
When:
Tue, Apr 30, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
The Cannery, 201 N Major St, Eureka, IL 61530, USA
Description:
Meet at The Cannery to go over trade show setup.
When:
Wed, May 1, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
14170 Carole Dr b, Bloomington, IL 61705, USA
Description:
Tour Maxlider Brothers Customs: Guest Speaker, Kris Maxlider, General Manager & Co-Founder, Maxlider Brothers Customs
When:
Thu, May 2, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
CaseIH Goodfield, 600 E Peoria St, Goodfield, IL 61742, USA
Description:
Guest speaker: CEO board member, Alan Zimmerman: Talk about CEO
When:
Fri, May 3, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
The Commons, 706 S Burgess St, Eureka, IL 61530, USA
Description:
CEO Lesson Plan - Work on and submit weekly journals and write thank you notes to guest speakers and tours.
When:
Mon, May 6, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
The Commons, 706 S Burgess St, Eureka, IL 61530, USA
Description:
CEO Lesson Plan - Final Trade Show Prep
When:
Tue, May 7
Where:
The Cannery, 201 N Major St, Eureka, IL 61530, USA
Description:
Annual CEO Trade Show at The Cannery, in Eureka; setup at 8:00 AM; trade show from 5-8 PM.
When:
Wed, May 8, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
CaseIH Goodfield, 600 E Peoria St, Goodfield, IL 61742, USA
Description:
Take post-impact survey and complete End of the Year Side-by-Side
When:
Thu, May 9, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
The Commons, 706 S Burgess St, Eureka, IL 61530, USA
Description:
CEO Lesson Plan - End-of-Year Student Side-by-Sides
When:
Fri, May 10, 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where:
So Fit Workout and Wellness, 1407 W Front St c, Roanoke, IL 61561, USA
Description:
CEO student workout competition, awards, and year-end thoughts by So Fit owner and CEO board member, Stefani Oltman
Follow Woodford County CEO students on their journey from High School Students to seasoned business professionals