After nine months of learning and growing, 36 amazing individuals graduated from Leadership Siouxland, joining the ranks of more than 1100 other graduates from this program that started in 1983. I am proud to introduce you to these outstanding Siouxlanders who are eager to make a positive difference in our community!
Aleisha Barclay and Terri Lee Medina, Sponsored by Ho Chunk, Inc.
Alejandra Flores and Kevin Woockman, Sponsored by WITCC
Allison Berg, Anne Yoder, Buffy Shrauner, Candace Jauer, Chase Vondrak, Jon Schoenfelder, Josh Breugem, and Bob Armentrout – Sponsored by Wells Enterprises, Inc.
Anne Lofgren, Sponsored by Chesterman’s
Bryan Shusterman, Sponsored by Heidman Law Firm
Casey Johnson, Sponsored by MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center
Crystal Jauer, Sponsored by Bollmeyer, Inc.
Jeff Lamoreux, Sponsored by Trinity Electric
Jennifer Hart, Sponsored by Heartland Counseling
Jessica La Fleur Malm, Sponsored by Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Jetske Wauran-Castro, Sponsored by Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Kasey Sandman and Tessa Dinsdale, Sponsored by Security National Bank
K. Lance Roberts, Sponsored by FEH Design
Kodi Benson, Sponsored by Premier Bankcard
Mary DeBolt and Phil Dahlhauser, Sponsored by Great West Casualty Company
Monica Gileta, Sponsored by Tyson Fresh Meats
Rebekah Kennelly, Sponsored by D2 Worldwide
Ron Lorenzen and Tonja Winekauf, Sponsored by the 185th National Air Guard
Samantha Kavanaugh, Sponsored by Sky Ranch Behavioral Services/SHIP
Sydney McManamy, Sponsored by United Real Estate Solutions
TJ Wilcke, Sponsored by L&L Builders
Tracy Pomerson, Sponsored by Holcomb Appraisal Firm
Troy Nelson, Sponsored by Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
Will Hale, Sponsored by Goosmann Law Firm
The Leadership Siouxland program provides an opportunity for participants to learn more about themselves, be exposed to professionals from all lines of business, enhance their leadership skills, discover places and opportunities in Siouxland, gain confidence and knowledge, and find ways to become involved and make positive differences in our community. This year’s 9-month curriculum included sessions on Gallup Strength Finder, Change Cycle Management, IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access/Accessibility), Economic Development, Self-Care as a Leader, and a flight with the 185th Refueling Wing.
Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming 2022- 2023 class, which runs from September 2022 to May 2023. To learn more, reach out to any one of the 36 new graduates eager to tell you about the program and its difference in their careers and lives.
By Peggy Smith, the Executive Director of Leadership Siouxland, and honored to have this opportunity to help develop leaders that positively shape our community. She is accepting applications for the 2022 – 2023 class and welcomes you to explore this opportunity.
