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Alumni Testimonials
CEO Alumni bring a unique retrospective to the CEO journey. After experiencing CEO, alumni continue to utilize the skills learned to create an impact in the CEO community and beyond!
Trevor Lovatto
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2019
Edwardsille CEO taught me something no school ever could; self-worth through real world experience.
Jack Alexander
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Jack Alexander is a senior at Edwardsville high school and a proud member of the CEO program. He previously played football and wrestled for his school and currently works part-time as a lifeguard and swim instructor at the Edwardsville YMCA. Jack enjoys lifting weights and working on cars in his free time. For the past seven years, he has volunteered with his mother for the “I Support The Girls” charity, helping pack and transport donations to events, pantries, and storage facilities. He plans to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale to study Aviation with a minor in Finance, with the goal of becoming a commercial pilot. Jack is excited to be a part of the CEO program to build lifelong connections and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.
Zane Maxwell
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Zane Maxwell is a Senior at Edwardsville High School. In the Fall, he plays for and is one of the captains of the Edwardsville soccer team. In the Spring, he plays baseball for the Edwardsville baseball team. In his free time, Zane enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, and pickleball. Outside of sports, Zane is in the National Honors Society, runs his own business, and works multiple different manual-labor related jobs. He also spends a lot of time with his friends doing all things outdoors. In the future, he plans to attend the University of Arkansas to get a masters in business administration. After college, he hopes to run a large-scale business most likely in a retail setting. Being a CEO student has inspired him to grow his network of connections and learn valuable business experiences.
Cooper Wittek
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Cooper Wittek is a senior at Edwardsville High School. He is a dedicated and active student inside and outside of the classroom. Cooper currently serves as the Vice President of Student Council, Treasurer of the Edwardsville National Honors Society, a member of the National English Honors Society, and President of the Business Professionals of America Chapter, where he helps lead peers in service and professional development opportunities. In addition, he is a varsity athlete in both cross country and track, podiuming and competing in the 3A-Illinois State Finals for both, a statement of his discipline and commitment. When he isn’t running, Cooper is passionate about giving back and volunteers his time to support his school and community. He is also deeply dedicated to his church, where he participates and strengthens his faith through service as a Eucharistic Minister and a Lecturer. Since the beginning of high school, he has been striving to get into the Edwardsville CEO program, and now that he has been accepted, he looks forward to gaining hands-on experience into learning the business world while building skills for future entrepreneurial success. After graduating from Edwardsville High School and completing CEO, Cooper is excited to transfer his athletic and academic talent to the University of Wisconsin-Madison or the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to pursue a bachelor in Finance and Economics.
Nicholas Dawson
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Nicholas Dawson is a senior at Edwardsville High School. He enjoys playing for the varsity soccer team in the Fall. During the offseason, Nick spends a lot of his time working at Bagley Farms Meat Market. In his free time, Nick enjoys hanging out with friends, playing pickleball, golf, video games, and cooking. After graduating, Nick plans to study International Business or Entrepreneurship. He has not yet decided on a school but plans to stay in the Midwest. His goals for this year are to make it to the state finals in soccer for the second year in a row and to be accepted into his desired schools. Nick is excited to see what opportunities are made possible by CEO.