The Board of Directors of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program has named the members of the next class of participants for the 2019-20 program year according to Susan Adams, program alumnus and board chair for the organization.
The announcement was made public at the CL HOOVER OPERA HOUSE, Junction City during a reception for the newest program participants. The event was underwritten by CivicPlus, Bruce McMillan A/A Architects PA and a number of alumni.
Opening the reception, Adams stated that, “The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program is based in the fastest growing region of our state. We have never had more opportunity or greater need for well informed, collaborative, decisive leadership. That is possible through 21st Century proactive servant leadership development. The regions premier leadership training program is designed to train and more-fully engage leaders in the area that includes Fort Riley, Geary, Riley and Pottawatomie Counties.” Class members to complete the seven session course over the next six months include:
Brenda Bailey
GEARY Milford
Garrison Resource Management
Officer, USAG Fort Riley
Tony Ballard
RILEY Manhattan
Event Coordinator, K-State College of Veterinary Medicine
Stephen Bridenstine
RILEY Manhattan
Curator of Education –
Flint Hills Discovery Center
Kymberly Burnett
POTTAWATOMIE Wamego
General Manager,
Hampton Inn by Hilton MHK
Eric L. Carter
RILEY Manhattan
Attorney-Advisor, Office of the Staff
Judge Advocate, Admin. Law Div.,
USAG Fort Riley
Constance Cooke
RILEY Manhattan
Director of Technical Support,
CivicPlus
Gayle Donaldson
RILEY Manhattan
Marketing and Business
Development Director, Manhattan
Medical Group
Mitch Foley
DICKINSON Abilene
Transition Services Manager, DHR
USAG Fort Riley
Brandon French
DICKINSON Herrington
Program & Management Analyst,
PAIO USAG Fort Riley
Melissa Gamino
POTTAWATOMIE Saint George
VP, Cash Management Officer,
KS State Bank
Mark Grimsley
POTTAWATOMIE Manhattan
Supply Chain Performance
Engineer, Caterpillar Work Tools
Jason Hudson
RILEY Manhattan
Battalion Chief,
City of Manhattan Fire Department
Kirk Hutchinson
MORRIS Delavan
Public Affairs Specialist, PAO
USAG Fort Riley
Trent Jones
RILEY Manhattan
Executive Director,
Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan
Kyle Kirchner
RILEY Manhattan
Chief, Pollution Prevent Branch, DPW, USAG Fort Riley
John D. Lawrence
GEARY Fort Riley
Human Resources and H&S
Manager, Camso
Dennis Marstall
RILEY Manhattan
Assistant City Manager,
City of Manhattan
Aaron McCracken
POTTAWATOMIE Manhattan
Director of Project Controls,
Corvias
Lindsay Miller
POTTAWATOMIE Manhattan
Finance Director,
City of Junction City
Janice Nikkel
WABAUNSEE Maple Hill
Academic Program Coordinator
K-State Global Campus
Mark “Obe” Oberhelman
RILEY Manhattan
Project Manager & Superintendent –
Olgoonik Diversified Services
Valerie Ramage
POTTAWATOMIE Manhattan
CAC Program Coordinator,
Stepping Stones Child Advocacy Center
Billy Rose
RILEY Manhattan
Training Analyst, DPTMS USAG Fort Riley
Rich Sell
POTTAWATOMIE Manhattan
Executive Director of Outreach,
K-State
Ashley Stout
RILEY Manhattan
Equipment Finance Sales Assoc.,
Commerce Bank
Emmily Trolinger
RILEY Manhattan
DOD Air Traffic Controller, DPTMS
USAG Fort Riley
Angela Watson
RILEY Manhattan
Operation Director – Corvias
Dana Wiegand
GEARY Junction City
Behavior Support Specialist,
Geary County USD #475
Kelsey Wilson
RILEY Manhattan
Branch Chief, Cybersecurity,
Fort Riley Network Enterprise Center
William Wilson
GEARY Junction City
Security Systems Administrator, DES
USAG Fort Riley
Vice Chair Ryan Almes, class of 2017-18 graduate said, “Our new class members are to be commended for pursuing the opportunity to be members of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program class of 2019-20. The effort to recruit a class proved the most competitive in our programs history and the applicant pool was very deep and diverse. The boards job to hone down the pool to the new class of 30 members and that, as you might expect, was very challenging. Selection was based on candidates that exhibiting a dedication to the areas future through volunteer servant leadership experiences to-date and their ability to commit to full participation by attending and engaging in all sessions. We also need to recognize the continuing support of our Alumni. Dues & donations were applied towards the Ailleen Cray Memorial Scholarship Fund. Scholarship recipients are Trent Jones and Dana Weigand.”
Executive Director Jack Lindquist concluded the announcement saying, “Now, in our 27th year, our 530 participants to-date have one thing in common, the desire to better life and livelihood in the northern Flint Hills. We are excited to launch the next 30 members to add to that legacy. Sessions get underway with Orientation at Rock Springs State 4-H Center and the Junction City / Geary County Session in two weeks.”