Bart Rose is the Central Illinois Market Executive for Regions Bank. In his current role, Bart works with middle market commercial clients to achieve their financial goals. He is a Graduate of Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois and currently resides in Forsyth, Illinois with his wife Shannon and their 3 children.

Being part of the CICEO program is very exciting, and I believe it will open new corridors to the future students within the area. I am looking forward to serving and meeting you as we go through this journey together.

I have been with the City of Clinton since 1977, I’m a native to Clinton and have been married to my wife Debbie 38 years. We have two grown children both of which graduated from Clinton Community Unit School District #15.

Ryan Aupperle is an owner, farm manager and real estate broker at Heartland Ag Group, Ltd. Heartland manages farmland for absentee landowners and provides real estate brokerage, appraisal and consulting services. Ryan is a graduate of the University of Illinois and resides outside of Maroa with his wife, Rachel and two kids. CEO is a unique opportunity to give back to the community and expose students to a wide variety of businesses in our area.

Curt Nettles is in his fourth year as the superintendent of Clinton CUSD 15. He previously has served as a superintendent and principal in three other districts, while beginning his educational career as a teacher and coach. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree at Eastern Illinois as well as his superintendent’s designation from Illinois State University. Curt lives with his wife and family in rural Dewitt County. He believes the CEO program will offer great opportunities for students that have that creative and entrepreneurial edge.