We’re excited to welcome Nicole Allen as the interim facilitator for Jackson CEO!

Nicole has been part of the CEO program in several roles over the years. She is a graduate of the Lawrenceville CEO program and later served Jackson CEO as a co-facilitator, mentor, and most recently, board officer. Professionally, Nicole serves as an Account Manager with Arthur Agency, where she works closely with clients, develops marketing strategies, and helps bring projects from concept to completion. She knows firsthand the impact CEO can have on students and is passionate about helping them discover opportunities here in Jackson County and across southern Illinois while learning to think like entrepreneurs and business leaders.

"I'm honored to step into this role and continue investing in our local students," Nicole said. “I love this program because it’s so much more than a business class. Students see their communities through new eyes, meet business owners, and experience firsthand how businesses are built. It doesn’t just prepare you to start your own business, it helps you find your path, whether that’s leading your own business or becoming a leader within an existing organization."