Chance is an Insurance Broker with Southern Illinois Underwriters Agency, by day, and a community servant by night. In addition to serving as President of the Bond County CEO board of directors, he is also the President of the Greenville Public Library board of trustees, the President of the BCCU2 Academic Foundation and a member of the City of Greenville Planning Commission. Chance received a bachelor’s degree from Illinois College with a double major in Management and Organizational Leadership, and Spanish. Upon graduation, and the completion of a semester abroad in Madrid, Spain, immediately set to work building his business and serving his community proudly.
Chance lives in Greenville with his wife, a BCCU2 First Grade Teacher, and his son. In his free time, he enjoys spending the evening at home with his family, early morning running, a weekly round of golf with friends, and dreaming up business plans for anything and everything. If money were no issue his ideal career would be to coach youth sports and fundraise for non-profits, while lowering his golf handicap and training for an Ironman triathlon.
Noel Harnetiaux Vice Chair Organization: Bond County Realtors Title: Realtor
A native of West-Central Illinois, I came to Greenville to attend Greenville College (now University). By the time I graduated with a degree in Communication: Theatre I had fallen in love with both a local boy and the Bond County area. My husband and I are the proud parents of two daughters: Kaya (a Bond County CEO alumnus) and Jolie, and we recently took on the roles of "in-laws" to Jolie's other half, a fantastic young man named Caleb. In addition to a side hustle/handmade jewelry business, BoCo Boho 2.0, I have been co-owner of Bond County Realtors LLC since 2015, which allows me to invest in and be involved in a number of local organizations. Of all of these organizations, CEO is one that is near and dear to my heart.
I have had the pleasure of experiencing CEO in many different ways. I have been a mentor, speaker, parent of a student, investor, community member, substitute facilitator, and dancer (it’s for the children!). Now, I am honored to be a board member. I am amazed at the growth and change I have witnessed in our students, and I have seen growth and change in myself as well. I love CEO and I am so glad to be a part of it!
Michael Lawler Treasurer Organization: West & Company Title: Partner
Jenna Koonce Secretary Organization: Bradford National Bank Title: Loan Processor
Jenna grew up in Mulberry Grove, IL and graduated from MGHS in 2018. She is an alumna of the Bond County CEO program where she was a part of the inaugural class in 2018. Jenna moved to Mississippi for college where she attended The University of Mississippi – Ole Miss where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Leadership in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Higher Education/Student Affairs in 2022. Since completing her degrees, Jenna spent time in Rhode Island working in College Admissions Events, at SIUE in University Housing, and has now returned to Bond County where she is working at Bradford National Bank.
Jenna has remained a steadfast supporter of the Bond County CEO program since she graduated from the program and is excited to now be able to serve the program on the board.
Bryson Buehrer Board Member Organization: Bryson Buehrer Photography Title: Owner
Bryson Buehrer is a wedding and commercial photographer and filmmaker who, for the last 9 years, has covered events across Missouri, Illinois, and beyond! After graduating from Greenville University, he went on to pursue a career in social media advertising, analytics, and digital media management before later taking the leap into full time self-employment. As a small business owner himself, Bryson enjoys helping other businesses make their brand and vision stand out from the rest through creative, intentional storytelling that solves high-level problems for their end customers.
Bryson has seen firsthand the value that the CEO program brings, not just to the students in the program, but to the community as a whole. He's honored for the opportunity to serve the community through his membership on CEO board as well as the local Chamber of Commerce.
Ryan Champ Board Member Organization: The Bradford National Bank Of Greenville Title: Assistant Vice President
Brian Cook Board Member Organization: Bond County School District #2 Title: Business Teacher
Kara Harris Board Member Organization: Bond County Community Unit #2 High School Title: Principal
Lauren Koch Board Member Organization: The FNB Community Bank Title: Loan Officer
Ryan Oldham Board Member Organization: Mulberry Grove Jr./Sr. High School Title: Jr/Sr High Teacher
Ryan is a dedicated educator with five years of experience teaching business and computers at Mulberry Grove Jr/Sr High School. Before transitioning to education, he worked as an accountant. Ryan graduated from Kaskaskia College with an Associate in Science and an Associate in Arts in 2012. He then went on to graduate from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2014. At Mulberry Grove, he plays an active role beyond the classroom, serving as the junior high baseball coach, a class sponsor, and the leader of the Esports club. Having cousins that are CEO alumni, Ryan has seen firsthand the impact this program can have on an individual's growth. He currently resides in Greenville, IL, with his wife and two daughters. Ryan is committed to fostering both academic and extracurricular growth in students.