by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
GEARY COUNTY - On February 2nd, the 2022-2023 class of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program was honored with a graduation ceremony.
The class spent six months visiting communities and talking with leaders in Geary, Pottawatomie, Riley and Wabaunsee counties.
“This diverse class found and embraced the most important component of true servant leadership and earned the moniker 'The Bison Class.' The BISON, the spirit animal of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership class of 2022-2023, represents unity, bravery, kindness, respect, healthy landscapes and strong communities.” Executive Director, Jack Lindquist says.
Ret. Lieutenant General Perry Wiggins gave the closing address and challenge to the class.
Members of the 2022-'23 Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program:
- Sydni Jo Baker, Aquatics Specialist with City of Manhattan – Parks and Recreation
- Alissa Barber, Deputy County Clerk of Wabaunsee County
- Josh Brewer, Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity Executive Director
- Melissa Cabana, Fort Riley Garrison, Program & Management Analyst, PAIO
- Ashley Chambers, Fort Riley DPTMS Visual Information Specialist
- Dr Crystal J Davis, CJD Consulting Solutions LLC, CEO
- Susan Dean, UPU Industries Operations Lead
- Leslie Dugan, City of Wamego Treasurer
- Samantha Ellison, Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, Member Engagement Manager
- Tracy Geisler, Geary County Health Care Foundation Executive Director
- Mary Hildreth, Flint Hills Discovery Center, Guest Services /Membership Manager
- Morgan Holloman, Owner of The Antique Emporium of Alma
- Eric Kirsch, Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office Detective Sergeant and Maple Hill Police Chief
- Trina McCarty, Kansas State University Global Campus, Instructional Designer
- Nick Messer, Evergy Supervisor Field Design
- Derek Moon, DPW Environmental Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Cory Odell, Junction City Police Department, Investigations Division Captain
- Jeremy J. O'Donnell, Fort Riley Garrison Executive Officer
- Fredrick D. Reid, Prairie Heritage, Executive Board Member
- Tom Reust, US ARMY Public Affairs Specialist
- Paul Schliffke, City of Wamego Chief of Police
- Steve Schurle, Riley County Commercial Real Estate Analyst
- Anne Smith, Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency Executive Director
- Juliana Tobon, Junction City Treasurer
- Morgan Todd, Central National Bank Commercial Lending Assistant
- Nicole Trolio, Fort Riley Army MWR Business Operations Officer
More information on the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program can be found here.