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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!
Addison Wierciak
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Addison Wierciak is a senior at Edwardsville High School. Within her four years of high school, Addison has been a dedicated member of the varsity lacrosse team. Additionally, She serves as the studio manager of the National Art Honors Society, where she has demonstrated great leadership and commitment. At EHS, Addison is also an active member of the National Honors Society, National English Honors Society, and Key club. Outside of school, Addison loves to paint, watch movies, and hang out with her friends. She also enjoys working at Park North Golf Club as well as volunteering at the Glen Ed food pantry in her free time. After graduation, she plans to attend college and pursue a degree in either business administration or advertising. Addison joined the CEO program to build her leadership skills, connect with her community, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. She is beyond grateful to be a part of the CEO program and cannot wait to see what the future has in store.
Malak Amer
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Malak Amer is a senior at Edwardsville High School. She enjoys participating in many extracurriculars and clubs including National Honor Society, Thespian Society, Drama Club, Ethics Bowl (philosophical discussion), The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board, Chess Club, and Peer to Peer Tutoring. She also co-founded the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and is the co-president of Unity Club and vice president of the Science National Honor Society. Malak is very honored to be part of the Edwardsville CEO Program and is excited to meet many new people and have new experiences as well as form her own business. While Malak enjoys and values academics, she also sees the importance of going into the “real world”, meeting people, and forming valuable connections. During her free time, Malak enjoys a good game of chess followed by a peaceful reading session with rain sounds in the background. Malak speaks Arabic fluently and can communicate in Spanish. She has traveled to 5 countries and has had the privilege to ride over 30 planes. Malak plans to pursue a degree in engineering (most likely in the mechanical field) and then hopes to one day become a businesswoman and have the power to help people.
Kenneth Jamison
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
KJ Jamison is a senior at Edwardsville High School. In his free time he enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his friends. His favorite hobbies include fishing, waterskiing, and jetskiing which are done at his family’s lakehouse on Lake of Egypt in Southern Illinois. He is also involved in the wrestling team as well as the bass fishing team. KJ hopes to gain valuable knowledge from CEO to achieve his dreams of running his own successful business in the future. After high school KJ plans to study business administration and fish on a collegiate bass fishing team.
Andrew Adams
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Andrew is a senior at Metro East Lutheran High School. He plays on the football team, baseball team, and the band, playing saxophone at his school. He’s a captain on the football team and is also a member of National Honors Society. During his free time Andrew loves spending time with family and friends, playing frisbee golf, and going fishing. He also loves his job at Walmart and working with a local contractor in Edwardsville over the summer. After high school, Andrew plans on going to SIUE and getting a degree in construction management. He’s excited to see how CEO will broaden his perspective on entrepreneurship and help him make connections in the community.
Simon Stearns
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Simon Stearns is a Senior at Edwardsville High School. He is a private pilot and takes every chance he gets to go fly and explore the amazing world of aviation. He is a proud member and youth recruiter for Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 864. He spends his free time playing Boy’s Volleyball for Edwardsville Highschool. Simon is also a member of National Honor Society, Future Aviators Club, Student Council and St. Clair Beekeepers Association. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, beekeeping, and flying RC planes. Simon plans to get a degree in Professional Flight with a minor in Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance. He is grateful to be a part of the CEO program and is looking forward to making a business combining his love for aviation with his love for entrepreneurship.