- Belleville CEO
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Board Members
Meet the Belleville CEO Board Members
Geri Boyer
Board President
Organization:
Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC
Title: President and Founder
Geri's testimonial
About GeriJosh McDermott
Past Board President
Organization:
JT McDermott Remodeling
Title: Owner
Josh's testimonial
About Josh- Graduate of Althoff High School, 1999
- Bachelor Science in Business, University of Missouri-Columbia 2003
- Specialty Sales Professional, Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals 2004-2010
- Sales awards including Regional, National, and International awards.
- Business Manager, J.T. McDermott Remodeling 2010-1015
- Owner, J.T. McDermott Remodeling 2015-Present
- Certified Graduate Remodeler, National Association of Homebuilders
- Mentor, Belleville Area CEO Program
- Board Member, Homebuilder’s and Remodeler’s Association, Southwestern IL
- Board Member, Belleville Area CEO Program
- Professional Remodeler Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2017
Kevin Pesko
Past Board President
Organization:
Bank of Belleville
Title: Market President
Kevin's testimonial
About KevinTodd Badgley
Treasurer
Organization:
MotoMart Convenience Stores
Title: President
Todd's testimonial
About ToddAnne Thomure
Secretary
Organization:
Memorial Regional Health Services
Title: Director, Communications and Marketing
About AnneGarrett Reuter Jr.
Member
Organization:
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Title: Officer
Garrett's testimonial
About Garrett- Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, 2014-present
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois, 2012-present
- St. Louis Sports Commission, board member, 2016-present; associates board of directors, 2008-2016, vice chair, 2013-2016
- St. Louis Children's Hospital, Legacy Advisors, 2010-present
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, 2002-2005
- Belleville CEO Class, board member, 2015-present
- Drafting trusts (revocable and irrevocable), wills and powers of attorney for financial and health care matters
- Tax planning for estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and federal and state income taxes
- Tax return preparation for individuals and fiduciaries
- Trust and probate administration
- Premarital and postmarital agreements
- Planned charitable giving
Jim Allsup
Member
Organization:
Allsup Inc.
Title: Chairman and CEO
Jim's testimonial
About JimPatrick Mathis
Member
Organization:
Mathis, Marifian & Richter
Title: Partner
About Patrick- American Bar Association, Member, Taxation Section, 1980 - 1992
- American Bar Association, Member, Domestic Relations Tax Problem Committee, Taxation Section, 1982 - 1988
- American Bar Association, Vice Chairman, Alimony Issues Subcommittee, Taxation Section, 1984 - 1986
- American Bar Association, Member, Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties Committee, Taxation Section, 1989 - 1992
- American Bar Association, Member, General Practice Section, 1987 - 1988
- American Bar Association, Chairman, Taxation Committee, General Practice Section, 1989 - 1991
- American Bar Association, Vice Chairman, Taxation Committee, General Practice Section, 1987 - 1989
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member, Federal Taxation Section Council, 1980-1985 and 1989-1991
- Illinois State Bar Association, Vice Chairman, Federal Taxation Section Council, 1991 - 1992
- Illinois State Bar Association, Secretary, Federal Taxation Section Council, 1990 - 1991
- Illinois State Bar Association, Chairman, Corporate Tax Division, Federal Taxation Section, 1983 - 1985
- Illinois State Bar Association, Editor, Federal Taxation Section Newsletter, 1982 - 1985
- Missouri Bar Association, Member
- Clair County Bar Association, Member
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Member, Taxation Committee, 1989 - 1991
- Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education(IICLE), Board of Directors, 1990 - Present
- Clair County Greenspace Foundation, Board of Directors, 1990 - Present
- Signal Hill Neighborhood Association, Board of Directors, 1989 - Present
- Special Children, Inc. (Mamie O. Stookey School), Finance Committee, 1987 - Present
- Missouri Athletic Club, Member
- Blessed Sacrament Church, Member
- American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Tom Farquhar
Member
Title: Personal Investor
Tom's testimonial
About TomMarshaun Warren
Administrative Agent
Organization:
Belleville Township High School District 201
Title: Director of HR & DEI
Marshaun's testimonial
About MarshaunSarah Gass
Administrative Agent
Organization:
Althoff Catholic High School
Title: Principal
Sarah's testimonial
About SarahJennifer Gomric-Minton
Member
Organization:
St. Clair County
Title: St. Clair County Assessor
About JenniferJoe Mark
Member
Organization:
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Title: Vice President
About JoeWendy Witte
Fiscal Agent
Organization:
St. Louis Community Foundation
Title: Donor Services Manager
Wendy's testimonial
About Wendy
Geri Boyer - Board President

“I love working with the Belleville CEO Program. It gives me great hope for the future of our community and the country to work with respectful and smart young adults who are turning good ideas and hard work into businesses”.
Geri Boyer - Board President

Ms. Boyer is a registered professional engineer in the states of Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, and Minnesota, and she is a Founder and President of Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC located in Belleville, Illinois. Prior to forming KEG, Ms. Boyer managed the Transportation Engineering Department for a local consultant.
Ms. Boyer’s previous experience also includes ten years of service with the Illinois Department of Transportation in various civil engineering positions. Most recently, Ms. Boyer was the Local Roads Field Engineer for Madison, Bond, Clinton, and Washington Counties.
As Manager of KEG, Geri provides leadership and strategic planning to achieve and maintain the company’s mission and vision; she facilitates organizational growth and professional development of all employees; she oversees the day-to-day operations and ensures the quality of all projects engineered, inspected, and built by KEG.
Ms. Boyer studied Mining Engineering at the University of Missouri at Rolla and received her Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She also has a Masters of Pastoral Studies from Loyola University at New Orleans.
Throughout her career, she has promoted and nourished her community through business relationships as well as spiritual and religious endeavors. Ms. Boyer is the President of the Belleville CEO program, Vice-president of the Illinois American Consulting Engineering Council, and serves on the Protestant Memorial Medical Center Board and the Memorial Foundation Board. She is an executive member of Belle-Scott Committee. She is also member of the City of Belleville’s Development/Redevelopment Commission, is on the Board of Directors for Community Kindness, and serves on the professional advisory committee for Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. Additionally, she serves on the preaching team at The King’s House Retreat and Renewal Center. She has completed Diaconal Ministry training with her husband, Deacon Doug Boyer, and serves with him at Saints Peter and Paul parish in Waterloo, Illinois.
Ms. Boyer was recognized as the 2014 Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Outstanding Civil Engineering Alumna of the Year, a 2014 Top Women Business Owner by Small Business Monthly, and one of the 2011 St. Louis Business Journal’s top 25 Most Influential Business Women in 2011. She has also received the 2011 Faith in the Marketplace Award and the ACEC-Illinois Community Service Award.
KEG was also honored as Engineering Firm of the Year by the Illinois Department of Transportation in 2014.
She has two children and two grandchildren and resides with husband in Belleville, Illinois. She has lived in and served her local community for the last 20 years.
Josh McDermott - Past Board President
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Having now been a mentor, investor, and a board member I have been truly impressed with the students every year. The confidence this builds in the students is truly remarkable. Within the first month or two of the year they are very comfortable speaking with business owners in the community, something that I know I, as a high school senior, was definitely not as confident in or comfortable with. This skill and confidence alone gives the students the ability to propel themselves into their futures, whether that be directly into Entrepreneurship, college, or something else.
Josh McDermott - Past Board President
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In 2015, Josh McDermott assumed ownership of the Belleville-based home remodeling company his father started more than 25 years ago after serving as its business manager.
During his tenure, Josh has worked quickly to modernize and formalize work practices and policies to make the company more efficient with the goal of providing a high quality experience to the customer. Those techniques included introducing an online forum for the company and client to communicate, share photos and update schedules. Another was offering third-party online surveying of customers to identify company strengths and weaknesses. Finally, Josh launched a digital online marketing program to assist in enhancing the company’s online presence in targeted markets on both sides of the river.
Josh is proud to continue the tradition started by his father of nurturing a family-centered culture within the company. In fact, J.T. McDermott boasts two employees who have been there since the company began.
Another tradition is the company’s deep involvement within the community. J.T. McDermott supports myriad local groups, organizations, events and causes.
Education
Work Experience
Kevin Pesko - Past Board President

I am proud to be part of the area business community bringing this transformational program to our high schools. This is a unique opportunity for several enterprising area students to be out of the traditional school environment, raise their awareness of entrepreneurial opportunities, and allow them to experience starting a new business. No doubt this will pay dividends to our community in the future.
Kevin Pesko - Past Board President

Work Experience:
Market President of Bank of Belleville March, 2019 to present
FoundingPresident/CEO of Bank of Belleville January, 2005 to March, 2019
Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking Executive at Magna Bank (now Regions Bank) July, 1994 to January, 2005
Senior Vice President at Mercantile Bank October, 1991 to March, 1994
Vice President, Senior Loan Officer at Mark Twain BankJanuary, 1986 to October, 1991
Assistant Vice President at General Bank (now Bank of America) November, 1982 to December, 1985
Associate National Bank Examiner; U.S. Treasury Department – OCC January, 1980 to November, 1982
Education:
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Master of Business Administration - 1987
BSBA - Professional Accounting Specialization - 1979
Affiliations:
Belle-Scott Committee; since 2004
Belleville Hospitals’ Golf and Tennis Classic Committee: 2003 - 2016; Chairman in 2007 and 2008
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce: 2004 Chairman of the Board; Board member 1999 - 2017
Rotary Club of St. Clair County (West): 1992 - Present; President 1999-2000; Board Member
St. Louis Zoo Association: Board Member since 2015
Belleville CEO: Board Member since 2015. Board President 2019-2020
Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois: Board Member 2013 - Present
YMCA of Southwestern Illinois: Board Member 1998 - 2015; Finance Committee Chairman 2002- 2004. Search Committee for Executive Director in 2002 and in 2007. Board Nominating Committee Chairman
Althoff Catholic High School: Board Member 2007-2010; Finance Committee 2007 – Present. Trustee 2017 – Present
Okaw Valley Council of Boy Scouts: Executive Board 2005 – 2007; Advisory Board 1992 – 2005
Operation Food Search: Honorary Chairman of Operation Weekend Backpack Program 2013 – 2014, Belleville District 118
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish and School: Parish Trustee 1999 – 2007; School Board Member 1995 – 1997; School Board President 1997. School Principal Search Committee in 1997 and 1999
River Bluffs Council of Girl Scouts: Board of Directors 1994 – 1999; Delegate to the National Convention in 1996
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital: Executive Board 2009 – 2011; Community Advisory Board 2007 - 2009
United Way of Greater St. Louis, Illinois Division: Auxiliary Board of Directors 2007- 2009
Special Recognition:
2006 Kimmel Community Service Award
2015 Althoff Catholic High School Values & Vision Award
Todd Badgley - Treasurer
As an investor and presenter, I have enjoyed being involved since the program’s inception, watching it develop, improve, and grow. As a new board member, I have a new appreciation for the hard work it takes to put this program in motion. Belleville CEO has created a great opportunity for students to connect with successful business owners and get a first-hand view of reality. Seeing the students enthusiasm validates the value and benefits of the program, making it a rewarding experience.
Todd Badgley - Treasurer
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Work Experience
FKG Oil Company/dba Moto Convenience Stores (1986 – present) currently serving as President
Magna Bank (1979 – 1985) served as a teller, loan officer, and collections
Affiliations
YMCA of Southwestern Illinois: Past board member
St. Louis Oilmen’s Club: Past board member/Past President
St. Clair Country Club: Past board member/Past President
Missouri Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association: Current board member
Moto: Current board member
Belleville CEO: Current board member
Anne Thomure - Secretary

As Memorial Regional Health Service’s communications and marketing director, Anne Meyer-Thomure leads internal and external communications and community relations efforts on behalf of Memorial Regional Medical Services. She has responsibility for multiple areas, including media relations, executive communications, community affairs, special events and marketing for Memorial Hospital and Memorial Hospital East.
Mrs. Thomure has also serves as executive director of Memorial Foundation.
Memorial Regional Health Services is a non-profit organization jointly governed by Memorial and BJC HealthCare. It is the parent organization of Memorial Hospital Belleville, Memorial Hospital East, Memorial Care Center and Memorial Foundation.
Prior to joining Memorial in 1986, Mrs. Thomure was the editor of O’Fallon Progress and prior to that the Cahokia-Dupo Herald. She also provided public relations support to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Alton, Illinois and McKendree College in Lebanon, Illinois.
Mrs. Thomure completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at McKendree University.
Mrs. Thomure has been an active volunteer throughout the region for many years. She was the former board president of the Metro-East Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Thomure is a past healthcare section chair of the United Way and a former member of the board for Hospice of Southern Illinois, McKendree University Alumni Association and Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois.
Mrs. Thomure has received a number of awards in recognition of her leadership and service.
She received an award from the McKendree University Alumni Association Academy of Excellence for Outstanding Achievements in Communication in 2011 and the same year the Phenomenal Woman Award from the Center for Racial Harmony. In 2010 she received 30 Years 30 Leaders Award from Violence Prevention Center of Southwest Illinois and in 2009 was named Ambassador of the Year by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce.
Mrs. Thomure and her husband live in Belleville, Illinois. They have two children and three grandchildren.
Garrett Reuter Jr. - Member

I’ve been excited and proud to be part of this experience for our local students. I only wish I could’ve had the same opportunity when I was in high school. The CEO program has been a great tool in teaching lessons outside the classroom in a real business world setting and helping to shape the future business leaders of our community.
Garrett Reuter Jr. - Member

Education
LL.M. - Taxation, University of Miami School of Law, 2006
J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 2005
B.B.A. - Accounting, University of Notre Dame, 2002
Bar Admissions
Florida
Illinois
Missouri
Practice Groups
Business Services
Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances
Trusts & Estates
Asset & Divorce
Protection Planning
Charitable Planning
Corporate Fiduciary Representation
Estate Planning
Estate, Gift & Fiduciary Income Tax Return Preparation
Estate, Gift & Income Tax Planning
Family Business & Succession Planning
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Probate & Trust Administration
Community Involvement
“Both in estate planning and business counseling, I enjoy the great personal contact I have with clients. You develop a close bond, which is why it’s important for them to trust you.”
Through the often-personal experience of estate planning, Garry Reuter builds clients’ trust with a personable approach that draws on his advanced knowledge of complex tax planning. Working with individuals and families in Illinois, Missouri, and Florida, his services include:
Garry also works with owners of closely-held companies, with clients in areas ranging from physician practices, to family-owned restaurants, to construction and development companies. Garry advises and ass o ists clients with the formation of business entities (e.g. corporations, limited liability companies, general and limited partnerships); preparation of shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and buy-sell agreements; and instruction on other general business needs. Garry also helps business owners with succession planning and tax planning, helping them develop strategies for passing a business to the next generation of owners.
Garry has an LL.M. degree in taxation and worked as a legal intern for the Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel in Miami. Before joining Greensfelder, he spent several years handling trusts and estates planning at another large St. Louis-based firm.
Jim Allsup - Member

“Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of any community because of the new businesses, jobs and economic opportunity they create for that community. And since Belleville needs new businesses, Belleville needs new entrepreneurs. That is why Belleville’s new CEO program is so very important. Its purpose is to give high school students a peek at what entrepreneurship is all about—because the more that students understand what entrepreneurship is, the more students will choose to be entrepreneurs. I am excited to be a part of Belleville’s new CEO program because it represents the future of what Belleville can be.”
Jim Allsup - Member

Jim Allsup founded Allsup in 1984 as the first nationwide, non-attorney Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation provider. More than 30 years later, as president and CEO, he heads an organization of hundreds of professionals headquartered in Belleville, Illinois. Allsup and its affiliates are innovators of specialized services and technologies that help meet the financial and healthcare needs of American with disabilities. The company is the premier provider of Social Security disability, veterans disability appeal, exchange plan and Medicare services for individuals, employers and insurance carriers. His company has helped more than 250,000 people receive $21 billion in SSDI payments and Medicare benefits.
Upon graduating from college, Mr. Allsup accepted a position as a field representative with the Social Security Administration. After four years, realizing there should be a better way for individuals to collect their disability benefits, he left government service to establish Allsup in Belleville. Belleville is located in southwestern Illinois, about 15 miles from St. Louis.
Recognized as an authority on disability-related Social Security and Medicare issues, Mr. Allsup was highly influential in the legislative clarification of the 1993 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which mandated Medicare pay primary for non-working disabled employees. He also has testified before the House and Senate in Washington, D.C., on these and other issues.
Mr. Allsup has enjoyed professional success on many levels. In 1991, he completed construction of the 53,000-square-foot corporate headquarters building on a 30-acre campus in Belleville. In 1992, Allsup received its third consecutive Inc. 500 award, which recognizes America’s fastest-growing private companies. In 2006, the Better Business Bureau presented Allsup its prestigious Torch Award for world-class customer service. Mr. Allsup was recognized by the Invisible Disabilities Association with its 2009 Advocacy Award. Allsup was a finalist in the 2010 BBB International Torch Awards for Marketplace Excellence. Mr. Allsup and his company also received the Distinguished Corporate Partner Award for Excellence in 2014, presented by the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University.
Dedicated to the local business community, Mr. Allsup is a member of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and is involved with the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce.
A successful entrepreneur, Mr. Allsup shares his experiences as sponsor and presenter for the Allsup Entrepreneurship Academy. This summer academy for high school students is offered through two programs hosted by Saint Louis University (SLU) in Missouri and Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) in Illinois.
Mr. Allsup is an Air Force veteran and a graduate of Belleville Area College (now Southwestern Illinois College) and Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.
Patrick Mathis - Member
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Patrick B. Mathis is a founding shareholder at Mathis, Marifian and Richter (MMR) who focuses his practice in business law, banking, estate planning, and taxation.
With over 30 years of experience, Pat has an extensive background in providing legal counsel related to business mergers, sales and acquisitions, shareholder litigation, trusts and wills, probate, federal and state tax audits and appeals, Tax Court litigation, and criminal tax defense. He has written several definitive articles on various aspects of each area.
Over the past 34 years at MMR, Pat has provided a full range of legal services to clients in the Southern Illinois and St. Louis Metropolitan areas. His mission is to deliver superior personalized service to every client, no matter how large or how small. He has the knowledge to identify the issues and find creative solutions, whether it’s analyzing complex tax or estate planning issues or advising business clients.
Professional Affiliations
Pat is a member of the American Bar Association, and he has been a member of the organization’s Taxation Section since 1980. He has also served on the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis’ Taxation Committee for the past 19 years.
Pat is currently a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, where he has served as chairman of the federal Taxation Section Council; the St. Clair County Bar Association; Missouri Bar; Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE), where he has served as a member and chairman of the board of directors; the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and the Illinois Supreme Court Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. He has conducted numerous seminars and educational programs for the IICLE and the American, Illinois State and Metropolitan St. Louis Bar Associations. Pat has also been named to Illinois’ Leading Lawyers and Illinois Super Lawyers for several consecutive years, as well as to Who’s Who in American Law.
Community Involvement
Pat has been a member trustee of Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois since 2006 and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Belleville High School CEO Program. He has served on the Board of Directors for the March of Dimes, Southern Illinois District; as a board member for the Southwestern Illinois College Foundation and for Camp Ondessonk of the Catholic Diocese of Belleville; and as a Southern Illinois University Foundation Planned Giving Council Member. He also previously served on the Board of Directors for St. Clair County Greenspace Foundation and Signal Hill Neighborhood Association, and he was also a board member for the Signal Hill Education Foundation and Signal Hill School District. Pat also previously served on Special Children, Inc.’s Finance Committee for Mamie O. Stookey School and as Chairman of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of St. Clair County’s Annual Fund Drive. He is involved in Blessed Sacrament Parish, having been a member of the Finance and Parish Councils and serving as president and as a Parish School of Religion teacher. Pat is also a member of the Missouri Athletic Club, St. Clair Country Club, Alpha Sigma Nu, and Eta Sigma Phi.
Professional Associations and Memberships
Tom Farquhar - Member
I am very enthused to be part of the CEO program that gives students exposure to careers that they did not even know existed prior to taking the course. It also teaches some basic business skills that will be useful in any entrepreneurial project or job that the students pursue. The value of CEO is clear when almost every graduate of the course says that it was the most important class that they took in four years of high school.
Tom Farquhar - Member
Marshaun Warren - Administrative Agent
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I am very pleased to be a part of Belleville CEO. The ability to experience the entrepreneurial spirit of our community's students is a priceless opportunity. I am certain that the experience offered by Belleville CEO will positively impact not only our immediate community, but society as a whole for decades to come. I look forward to watching this program grow and expand in unimaginable ways.
Marshaun Warren - Administrative Agent
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EDUCATION
• St. Louis University – Ph.D., Educational Leadership, 2019
• Lindenwood University – Education Specialist, Superintendent Certification, 2009
• Lindenwood University – MA, Educational Administration, 2005
• SIU Edwardsville – BS Elementary Education 2003
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Director of Human Resources 7/1/19-Present
• Coordinator of Administrative Services 6/1/18 – 7/1/19
• Associate Principal Belleville East High School, Belleville Township District #201 7/1/17 – 6/1/18
• Assistant Principal Belleville East High School, Belleville Township District #201 6/1/15 – 7/1/17
• Teacher Ladue Middle School 8/2013 – 6/2015
• Assistant Principal, Westview Middle School, RGSD, 7/2011 – 6/2013
• Assistant Principal, Whiteside School District #115, 7/1/2007 – 6/2011
• Teacher Whiteside Middle School, Whiteside School District #115, 8/2003 – 5/2007
ASSOCIATIONS
• AASPA
• IASA
• IPA
AREAS OF CERTIFICATION
ILLINOIS
• Type 75 Superintendent Endorsement
• Type 75 General Administrative
• Elementary Education K-12 (Language Arts, Spanish)
MISSOURI
• Principal K-12 Career Administrative
• Elementary Education (Birth – 3, K-9, Language Arts, Spanish) Career CDC
Sarah Gass - Administrative Agent

"I am very proud to be a part of the CEO Program. CEO offers so many various hands-on learning opportunities for our students to experience. The skills and confidence the students learn in this program are tools they will take with them for the rest of their lives."
Sarah Gass - Administrative Agent

Jennifer Gomric-Minton - Member
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Jennifer Gomric Minton is the St. Clair County Assessor. She was elected Assessor in November 2010. Prior to that, she served for seven years on the Board of Review. As the Assessor of St. Clair County, Jennifer oversees the daily operations of the Assessor's Office. The Assessor's Office is responsible for assuring that property in St. Clair County is assessed fairly and equitably. Jennifer has served as President of the Statewide County Assessment Officers Association and is currently the Legislative Chairperson for the organization.
Jennifer is a graduate of Althoff Catholic High School and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She and her husband, Donnie, live in Belleville with their three children: Luke, Walter and Matthew.
Joe Mark - Member
Joe Mark - Vice President, Relationship Manager Team Leader
Joe has worked in the banking industry for more than 8 years, all with Enterprise Bank & Trust. Prior to joining Enterprise, Joe spent 8 years at Nestle Purina PetCare Company. The prior experience gives Joe a unique perspective when working with clients and prospective clients. As a Relationship Manager Team Leader, Joe works with local family owned and privately held businesses to provide value through a consultative and comprehensive approach to banking products and services to maximize their cash flow and increase profitability. Additionally, Joe assists his team as they navigate through opportunities with their clients. Joe was born and raised in Collinsville, IL and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University and his MBA from McKendree University. Joe currently serves on multiple boards outside of Enterprise including the Jackie Joyner Kersee Foundation Board, The Belleville CEO Board and the STL Regional Business Council YPN Steering Committee. Joe was recently named the Chairman of the Gateway Arch Friends Board, is a member of the St. Louis Sports Commission Board and serves on their Development Committee, and is a board member of the Southwestern Illinois Leadership Council where he Co-Chairs the Public Policy Committee. Joe lives in Shiloh, IL with his wife and two sons.
Wendy Witte - Fiscal Agent

As the representative from fiscal sponsor, the St. Louis Community Foundation, we couldn’t be more pleased to support such a fantastic program. The participants learn so much, not just about business, but about themselves. It is a joy to see their deeper understanding and appreciation of their local community and the businesses that support it. Growing entrepreneurs is a noble cause indeed!
Wendy Witte - Fiscal Agent

Donor Services Manager
St. Louis Community Foundation
December 2010 – Present
Greater St. Louis Area
Donor/Fund -holder interaction and engagement. Strategic philanthropy, family meetings, intergeneration communication and giving strategies. Grant processing.
Owner
In All Things
September 1999 – Present
Wholesale and Retail distribution of top quality 'green' home care, cosmetics, and nutrition products. Also affiliated with major brands in a variety of other areas.
Mortgage Banker
Envoy Mortgage
August 2009 – September 2010
Residential Mortgage Banker.
Corporate Development & Loan Officer
USA Mortgage
September 2006 – April 2009
B2B and B2C
Retail loan officer for local major mortgage lender. Also assisted in development of referral relationships, including Financial Advisors, CPAs, and Real Estate Agents.
Business Development Manager (Sales Rep)
MILA
September 2003 – September 2006
B2B
Wholesale representative for major mortgage lender offering primarily non-conforming products and technologically advanced solutions. Emphasis on training loan officers to effectively utilize the technology to empower them in controlling more of the loan process for their borrowers. President's Club (Top 10 Account Executive) 2004. Achieved same volumes in an overall shrinking market in 2005.
Business Development Manager (Rep)
Indymac Bank
July 2002 – September 2003
Wholesale representative of mortgage products primarily focused in the Alt-A arena.
Administrative Assistant to the CEO
Indymac Bank
January 2000 – June 2002
As assistant to the CEO was responsible for maintaining CEO calendar of 50+ meetings each month and keeping him on schedule. Worked extensively with all Senior Managers reporting to the CEO. Also handled most phone calls and many e-mails directed to the CEO. Multiple other typical administrative functions.
Vice President of Administration
Pasadena YMCA
May 1993 – September 1999
Held a series of positions with the Pasadena YMCA beginning as Administrative Assistant to the CEO and growing to Vice President of Administration. As VP of Administration handled all Human Resources functions including: update of HR policies and procedures; created and streamlined job descriptions; conducted salary survey. Also supervised Camp branch in Big Bear, California and served as Interim Director of Pasadena Branch; including hiring and firing of program directors and staff; tracking budgets; designing and implementing sales and marketing strategies.
Account Administrator
IBM
January 1984 – July 1990
Performed a variety of marketing and administrative support functions. Most involved working directly with customers on implementing sales plans; ordering and coordinating the installation of equipment; accounts receivable; designing on-going systems to track sales commissions, customer maintenance agreements, and other problem areas as identified.
Principia College
BA, English
1979 – 1983