The Union County CEO Program held its 2026-27 Student Orientation this week, and we were delighted to welcome the incoming team and their families.
Orientation was held at the wonderful new The Space on Main, and we want to extend our sincere thanks to Bryan and Mary K Harris Miller for generously sharing their space with us. It is a fantastic addition to downtown Anna and ideally suited for events of all kinds.
The Class of 2027 UCCEO team members and their parents joined us for an evening of introductions, an overview of expectations, and a look ahead at what the coming year holds. Board members Angela Sadler Boyd, Evelyn Rider Bailey, and Meghan Norris were on hand to lend their support, and we remain deeply grateful for the dedication of our board members to this program.
Several alumni also returned to assist throughout the evening and share their insights and experience. From the class of 2023, Drake Campbell and Kaylee Hall joined us — Drake now serves as a Union County Sheriff’s Deputy, and Kaylee will complete her senior year at the University of Indiana on a physician’s assistant track. From the class of 2026, Adam Clark, Zoe Chen, Jay Althoff, Grant Miller, Foster Needling, Alyssa Fabian, and Aleah Box were also present — all seven are headed to college this fall, majoring in areas including mechanical engineering, nutrition and pre law! Their willingness to return and support the next generation speaks to the lasting impact of this program, and we are proud of each of them and grateful for their continued involvement.
We are pleased to welcome the class of 2027 UCCEO team, representing all three of our local schools:
Shawnee CUSD #84: Sereniti Mefford, Shelby Pender, Addilyn Clark
The AJ Wildcats: Natilyn Corbit, Tilman Dallas, Holly Yana, Maxwel Ruddick, MacKenzie Barnhart, Hunter Craft, Ella Helton, Grayson Garner, Kinley Leek
Cobden Jr-Sr High: Leslie Rafael, Natalie Storm, Alivia Kilpatrick
We look forward to seeing where this journey takes these fifteen talented young professionals.
Please follow along with us throughout the year on our social media pages. We continue to be grateful for the remarkable community support we receive from our CEO family, friends, and neighbors.