Scott Badger Reichmann grew up on a family dairy, hog and row crop farm in Carlinville, Illinois. He attended Colorado State University then attended and obtained his BS in Air Commerce and Flight Technology from Florida Institute of Technology (now Florida Tech). He worked as a Union Ironworker (Local 46), then designed, developed, sold and  managed industrial construction projects in southern Illinois, St. Louis and St. Charles County, Mo. He helped develop 4 industrial parks in those areas. He now sells industrial real estate in southern Illinois representing the Barber Murphy Group and is involved in sales and marketing for DRAXXON, an international manufacturer of mobile and portable command centers focused around the UAV industry. 

Scott first saw the wonder of the CEO program demonstrated at an economic development Christmas program in Montgomery County Illinois in 2014. The students in the  program of that year presented and impressed. Scott became of member of the Macoupin County CEO Board soon thereafter. 

Scott won the lottery when he somehow talked Jane into marrying him in 1998. Jane came with the double bonus of  Dinah Jane (San Antonio) and Luke (Austin).    

I am in my 19th year of working in education and my 11th year working as the School Counselor at Carlinville High School. I have the best job and I am blessed to get the opportunity to work with  students on a daily basis. I have been a part of the Macoupin County CEO since its inception. I am a firm believer in hands-on experiences and students having these experiences as early in their educational process as possible. The CEO program does just that and more. Our schools and our communities are lucky to have this opportunity and I am lucky to be a part of it. When I am not working, my husband Tony and I are busy with our three children - Cash, Presley and Lennon. 

A life long resident of Gillespie, Illinois, I am currently Treasurer for the City of Gillespie after previously serving as Mayor. I am also currently President of Grow Gillespie, a local community development organization. I am a retired project manager for a civil engineering company. Other hats I've worn include newspaper owner and economic development coordinator for Macoupin County. Married for over 50 years and father of two terrific children, I am a pretty darn fortunate individual. Hobbies include bad golf and slow marathon running. 

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I have been in Banking for 18 years and I have been with the Bank of Springfield for a little over 2 of those. I love my job and the opportunities it gives me to help people in my community. I was a presenter for other CEO programs in the area and was so thrilled when I was asked to be a part of the Macoupin County CEO program. I love things and ideas that do not fit in boxes and I think that is what best describes CEO. There is nothing like a hands on approach and that is what CEO provides. When I am not working I love spending time with my Husband, Matt and our three children Luke, Mabree and Grace.