Join a circle of CEOs who understand you - where deep friendships, authentic conversations, and life-changing experiences lead to more fulfillment, success, and joy.
Trusted by 600+ leaders across the U.S. – Award-Winning – Highly Vetted
CEO Life is a private membership community built for CEOs, founders, and leaders who want more than a network. Rooted locally in Scottsdale and connected nationally and globally, we bring exceptional people together through extraordinary experiences—and the relationships that form when ambitious leaders gather, grow alongside one another, and give back to the communities they're part of.
This is where local roots meet a wider world: curated local gatherings, destination events worth traveling for, and a platform that keeps members connected between them. The result is a community defined by the caliber of its members and the experiences they share.
EXTRAORDINARY IN PERSON GLOBAL EVENTS
Local
Be a part of our local chapter or travel to our local chapters and have a group of like-minded connections and friends waiting. From happy hours, to business round tables, to fine dining, theatre, sports events, concerts and a lot more.
Global
Extraordinary experiences around the United States and Globe with Leaders and Members from all Chapters, Ski trips, F1 Races, Adventures, out of country excursions, masterminds with celebrities, and more.
Chapter Director, Scottsdale
DeAundra “Dee” Adams is excited to join CEO Life as the Scottsdale Chapter Director. She specializes in business operations, strategic growth, and executive relationship development. As the founder of The Office Event, LLC, Dee works with creative entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies to build structure, strengthen execution, and scale with clarity.
Dee brings a strong background in business development, leadership strategy, and high-level relationship building. She is passionate about connecting driven CEOs, creating powerful rooms, and building a chapter that delivers measurable value to its members. Her focus in Scottsdale is simple: elevate the network, deepen engagement, and grow a community of leaders who are serious about expansion and impact.
Chapter President, Scottsdale
Dr. Michelle M. Umbower brings over 40 years of experience in accounting and finance to her role as Chapter President. A powerhouse in the investment industry, she has served as CFO and controller in banking and worked across diverse sectors including automotive, real estate, legal, insurance, agriculture, and non-profit. Michelle holds a PhD in Organizational Management & Strategic Change, an MBA in Finance, and a Bachelor's in Accounting. Her commitment to detail, strategic thinking, and client satisfaction makes her an invaluable leader for the Scottsdale chapter.
Member Success & Connections Manager
With a background in Business Development & Strategy Consulting and expertise in scalable systems, training, and client engagement, Sachiko is a keynote speaker on Authentic Leadership, music artist, and community-builder deeply committed to human-centered leadership. As Member Success & Connections Manager, she fosters high-trust environments where founders and executives can connect meaningfully, collaborate effectively, and grow—both professionally and personally.
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From those that do billions in sales to new business owners and
entrepreneurs, we connect like minded people together.
From networking events, to hikes, to fine dining to trips around the globe,
CEO Life offers a wide variety of extraordinary experiences.
you have access to over 100 Chapters by 2028.
We’re committed to opening and connecting 100 locations across
the United States by the end of 2028.
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Tampa, FL
Nashville, TN
Denver, CO
Orange County, CA
Scottsdale, AZ
Salt Lake City, UT
Miami, FL
Las Vegas, NV
Palm Beach, FL
Orlando, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Austin, TX
Dallas, TX
San Antonio, TX
Houston, TX
Sacramento, CA
San Jose, CA
San Francisco, CA
Naples, FL
New York, NY
Charleston, SC
Charlotte, NC
Raleigh, NC
Atlanta, GA
Washington, DC
Philadelphia, PA
Columbus, OH
Boston, MA
Seattle, WA
Fort Myers, FL
Kansas City, MO
Detroit, MI
Cleveland, OH
Chicago, IL
Indianapolis, IN
Portland, OR
Portland, ME
Manchester, NH
Minnesota, MN
Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma City, OK
New Orleans, LA
Cincinnati, OH
Louisville, KY
Lexington, KY
Omaha, NE
Colorado Springs, CO
Pittsburgh, PA
Buffalo, NY
Rhode Island
Boise, ID
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maryland
Birmingham, AL
Fairfax County, VA
Richmond, VA
St Louis, MO
Bridgeport, CT
Tucson, AZ
Madison, WI
Albuquerque, NM
Milwaukee, WI
Provo, UT
Albany, NY
Honolulu, HI
Memphis, TN
Chattanooga, TN
Grand Rapids, MI
Virginia Beach,VA
Des Moines, IA
Worcester, MA
Spokane, WA
Wichita, KS
Baton Rouge, LA
Columbia, SC
Akron, OH
Knoxville, TN
Greensboro, NC
Rochester, NY
Arlington, TX
San Juan, PR
Reno, NV
Aurora, CO
Fort Wayne, IN
Jersey City, NJ
Riverside, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Bozeman, MT
Fresno, CA
Little Rock, AR
Sioux Falls, SD
New Haven, CT
Wilmington, DE
It feels like a cross between an explosion of your network, significant increase in positive quality of life, and a movement of unity and love amongst leaders.
SCHEDULE A CALL
Schedule a call and submit a short form telling us who you are, a bit about your business, and what brought you to CEO Life.
INTERVIEW
Fill out the application below, and our Membership Coordinator will reach out via text and email to ask a few questions and what brought you to CEO Life.
APPROVAL
We’ll make a decision on your application on the spot. If you’re invited to join, due to demand, you'll be given 48 hours to make a decision to join.
GROW & PROSPER
We'll onboard you, introduce you locally and nationally, get you RSVP'd to events so that you can flourish personally and professionally.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!