The Board of Directors of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program has acknowledged the completion of coursework and graduation of twenty-six participants of the\u00a02025-26\u00a0program year. Ceremonies were completed at the Columbian Theatre in Wamego.<\/p>\n
Executive Director, Jack Lindquist explained, \u201cAs we completed each segment and thanked each speaker and host, this class reflected the maxim as the Eagle Class \u2014 They accepted the charge they must be fearless in the face of adversity, knowing that the Eagle soars above the ordinary. With courage to fly against the wind, this class rose and will continue to rise to extraordinary heights.\u201d<\/p>\n
Board Chair Jeremy O\u2019Donnell summarized the class experience saying, \u201cThis region needs vision to meet the needs and convert challenges into opportunities. When we shaped the Class of 2025-26, we sought those willing to learn leadership skills to rise above the chatter to find a pathway as change unfolds. We found this class is inherently caring and are now well trained, focused servant leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n
Organization treasurer Tiffany Cutter shared the roster of financial and in-kind supporters including:<\/p>\n
CORVIAS \u2013 Session underwriter<\/p>\n
GEARY COUNTY COMMISSION<\/p>\n
CITY OF JUNCTION CITY<\/p>\n
RILEY COUNTY COMMISSION<\/p>\n
CITY OF MANHATTAN<\/p>\n
PORTER CATTLE COMPANY<\/p>\n
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY COMMISSION<\/p>\n
WTC FIBER<\/p>\n
CITY OF WAMEGO<\/p>\n
WABAUNSEE COUNTY COMMISSION<\/p>\n
WABAUNSEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT<\/p>\n
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n
Bank of the Flint Hills<\/p>\n
Wamego Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n
Central National Bank<\/p>\n
US ARMY, Fort Riley<\/p>\n
Class members recognized are listed by name, hometown, county and occupation:<\/p>\n
Abby Amick\u00a0 Alma WB\u00a0 Wabaunsee County Clerk<\/p>\n
Alex Bonebrake Manhattan RL Owner, Konza Painting<\/p>\n
Julie Bortnick Wamego PT Senior Manager, Varney & Associates, CPA’s, LLC<\/p>\n
Jenna Brown White City MR Senior Director of Development, Carl Ice College of Engineering, K-State<\/p>\n
Lauren Chard Manhattan RL\u00a0 Sports Sales Manager, Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n
Raquel Cinco Wakefield CL Executive Director, Geary County Convention and Visitors Bureau<\/p>\n
Jayme Coffey Junction City GE Accounts Payable\/Financial Analyst, Geary County Board of Commissioners<\/p>\n
Tyler Conard Manhattan RL Member Services Coordinator, Flint Hills Association of REALTORS<\/p>\n
Eric Fleuter Enterprise DK Army Substance Abuse Program Manager, Fort Riley DHR<\/p>\n
Heather Gladbach Wamego PT Assistant County Administrator\/ Finance Officer, PT County<\/p>\n
Cheryl Greathouse Manhattan RL EEO Complaints Manager, Fort Riley<\/p>\n
Chris Herbel Alma WB Undersheriff, Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office<\/p>\n
Melanie Highsmith Manhattan RL Curator of Education & Design, Riley County Historical Museum<\/p>\n
Bailey Hinkle Wamego PT Business Operation Manager, WTC Fiber<\/p>\n
Michelle Horstmeier Manhattan RL Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Riley County<\/p>\n
Gabby Jensen Wamego PT\u00a0 Communications & Outreach Specialist, City of Wamego<\/p>\n
Maci Murillo Manhattan RL Library Director, Wamego Public Library<\/p>\n
Mark Otte Manhattan RL Director of Public Affairs, Fort Riley<\/p>\n
Josh Perkins Junction City GE Facilities Director, CORVIAS Property Management<\/p>\n
April Philippi Junction City GE Leadership & Workforce Development Specialist, DHR, Fort Riley<\/p>\n
Carl Seelye Junction City GE Management Analyst, DOD Fort Riley<\/p>\n
Timothy Sifuentes Junction City GE Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, IMCOM Fort Riley<\/p>\n
Mikayla Springer\u00a0 Alma WB Branch Manager, Community First National Bank, Manhattan<\/p>\n
Bernadette Trieb Alma WB Extension Agent, K-State Extension Wabaunsee County<\/p>\n
Brian Zachary Junction City WB Lieutenant, Geary County Sheriff’s Office<\/p>\n
Marissa Ziegler Milford GE Patrol Sergeant, Junction City Police Department<\/p>\n
Board Chair Jeremy O\u2019Donnell introduced the closing address speaker, Cassie Hartwich, for an inspiring challenge. In response, class members Mikayla Springer and Raquel Cinco shared lessons learned and appreciation remarks.\u00a0 The class project, Rock Creek Batting Cages, was announced by class member and project chair, Julie Bortnick, closing out the evening.<\/p>\n
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