The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce implemented a new leadership development program this year. The first eight graduates of the Greater Than Leadership Program were recognized during a ceremony at the C.L. Hoover Opera House.

Chamber Member Relation Director Amy Garner introduced the graduates and described the purpose of the program. “Something that would build leaders from the inside out and specifically something that would help develop leaders within the workplace.”

The graduates include Michele Hessler, Nichole Mader, Monica McCalister, Tammy Melton, Darla Riffel, John Verschage, Fredia Warren and Ethan Zabokrtsky.