We are incredibly grateful for the business and community leaders who invested their time, wisdom, and real-world experience in our UCCEO Ask the Expert Day.
Our young professionals had the opportunity to sit down with local experts who generously shared their knowledge, answered thoughtful questions, and spoke candidly about what they’ve learned through experience—not just textbooks.
A sincere thank you to our amazing experts:
• Elle Mobley, Attorney-at-Law
• Brock Buckner, Owner – Elevated Ag LLC & 1898 Guesthouse
• Kendell Boysen, Porter Avenue Capital Management
• Mackenzie Scherer, SBDC at Shawnee Community College
• Olivia Capel, Kemper Accounting
• Tracey Smith, Anna-Jonesboro National Bank
• Travis Holtkamp, Country Financial
• Hunter Boyd, Taylor, Dodd & Wood
• Kati Denny, Anna-Jonesboro National Bank
• Lexie Lingle, Anders
• Drake Campbell, Union County Sheriff’s Department
• Sarah Farr, The Dome at Blueberry Hill
• Shane Osman, Schoolhouse Cheesecakes
Ask the Expert Day gives our CEO participants access to trusted professionals across legal, banking, lending, insurance, accounting, marketing, networking, small business, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. More importantly, it allows students to learn from people who have done the work—who were honest about challenges, thoughtful about decisions, and generous with advice.
Your willingness to share your time, your candor, and your hard-earned lessons makes a lasting impact on these fledgling business owners. Experiences like this help our young professionals grow in confidence, clarity, and professionalism—and remind them that our community is invested in their success.
💙 Thank you for believing in them, guiding them, and helping shape the next generation of leaders.
