Board Members

Meet the Jackson CEO Board Members

  • Brian Croft
    Board Chair
    Organization:
    Touch of Nature Environmental Center | Southern Illinois University
    Title: Assistant Director of Outdoor Education and Recreation

  • Elizabeth Strusz
    Treasurer
    Organization:
    E. Claire Salon
    Title: Owner

  • Ken Stoner
    Secretary
    Organization:
    Illinois SBDC at SIU
    Title: Small Business Specialist

  • Kim Babington
    Board Member
    Organization:
    SIU Credit Union
    Title: VP of Community Outreach

  • Matt Duffy
    Board Member
    Organization:
    County Financial
    Title: Financial Representative

  • Andrea Evers
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Murphysboro CUSD #186
    Title: Superintendent

  • Neil Hargis
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Elverado High School
    Title: Principal

  • Alicia Jackson
    Board Member
    Organization:
    City of Carbondale
    Title: Diversity & Compliance Officer

  • Alyssa Johnson
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Dare to Be Boutique
    Title: Chief Executive Officer

  • Lori Koester
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Carbondale Community High School

  • Mary Mechler
    Board Member
    Organization:
    IMEC
    Title: Technical Specialist

  • Mark Riley
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Trico C.U.S.D. #176
    Title: Principal

  • Byram Fager
    Administrative & Fiscal Agent
    Organization:
    Southern Illinois Community Foundation
    Title: CEO/Executive Director