August 25, 2022
Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program Announces New Class
The Board of directors for the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program publicly announced the 2022-23 class at a celebration event on Thursday, August 25 at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course Pavilion, Milford, according to Vice Chair Sarah Keatley. The event was underwritten by the Geary County Commission, City of Junction City and DM Construction.
Opening the reception, Keatley stated that, “This new FHRLP Program class will gain awareness of regional strengths and resources through participation in the eight-session experience held in Geary, Riley, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee Counties, as well as Fort Riley and Topeka. The class will enhance knowledge and skills in Economic development and building entrepreneurial spirit. We find the program quickly builds friendships and networking between persons from all parts of the region to eliminate destructive parochialism.”
Program executive director Jack Lindquist introduced each newly selected class. Member and shared said, “Our regions communities have never faced greater need for critical thinking, visionary, leadership. We seek positive, strategic thinking. For the Class of 2022-23, we sought those willing to learn leadership skills to find common pathways through growth opportunities. We found people with the right stuff…inherent servant leaders.”
Board members serving as session hosts shared a sneak preview of the curriculum highlights during the program. An orientation retreat, plus eight days of educational sessions are held throughout the region. An immersive two-day experience at Ft Riley is always a highlight and a day in Topeka at the Statehouse concludes the curriculum. Graduation with a celebration banquet is the capstone of training.
The class includes:
Sydni Jo Baker
Manhattan PT County
Aquatics Specialist,
City of Manhattan –
Parks and Recreation
Alissa Barber
Alma WB County
Deputy County Clerk, Wabaunsee County
Josh Brewer
Manhattan RL County
Executive Director,
Manhattan Area
Habitat for Humanity
Melissa Cabana
Wamego PT County
Leader & Workforce Development Specialist, Directorate of Human Resources, Fort Riley
Ashley Chambers
Milford GE County
DPTMS Visual Information Specialist, Ft Riley
Dr Crystal J Davis
Junction City GE County
CEO, CJD Consulting
Solutions LLC
Susan Dean
Junction City GE County
Operations Lead,
UPU Industries
Leslie Dugan
Wamego PT County
Treasurer, City of Wamego
Samantha Ellison
Manhattan RL County
Member Engagement Manager, Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
Tracy Geisler
Leonardville RL County
Executive Director,
Geary County Health Care Foundation
Mary Hildreth
Wamego PT County
Guest Services /
Membership Manager,
Flint Hills Discovery Center
Morgan Holloman
Alma WB County
Owner, The Antique Emporium of Alma
Eric Kirsch
Alma WB County
Detective Sergeant, WB County Sheriff’s Office / Maple Hill Police Chief
Trina McCarty
Manhattan RL County
Instructional Designer,
Kansas State University Global Campus
Nick Messer
Manhattan RL County
Supervisor Field Design, Evergy
Derek Moon
Milford GE County
Supervisory Fish and
Wildlife Biologist,
DPW Environmental
Cory Odell
Junction City GE County
Captain, Investigations Division, Junction City Police Department
Jeremy J. O’Donnell
Manhattan RL County
Garrison Executive Officer, Fort Riley
Fredrick D. Reid
Junction City GE County
Executive Board Member, Prairie Heritage
Tom Reust
St George PT County
Public Affairs Specialist, US ARMY
Paul Schliffke
Wamego PT County
Chief of Police, City of Wamego
Steve Schurle
Manhattan PT County
Commercial Real Estate Analyst, Riley County
Anne Smith
Manhattan RL County
Executive Director,
Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency
Juliana Tobon
Fort Riley GE County
Junction City Treasurer
Morgan Todd
Junction City GE County
Commercial Lending Assistant,
Central National Bank
Nicole Trolio
Manhattan RL County
Business Operations Officer,
Army Fort Riley MWR
Closing the event, Jack Lindquist, Executive Director said, “The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program is thrilled to embrace yet another class of forward-thinking leaders. Our innovative board of directors welcome fresh faces every year, and we cannot be more pleased by everyone’s experience, willingness to serve, and hunger for growth.” Sessions get underway with Orientation at Rock Springs Ranch 4-H Center and the Junction City / Geary County Session in two weeks.
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Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program
Jack Lindquist, Executive Director
1310A Westloop Pl #101 Manhattan KS 66502 director@fhrlp.org
