Our leaders come from—and work in—every part of the North central Flint Hills Region. We are united in the steadfast belief that in order for our region to grow and prosper, leaders from all backgrounds and vocations are needed to tackle the challenges facing our region.
2025-26 Officers
- Jeremy O’Donnell (’23) Vice Chair Manhattan
- Stephanie Maike (’24) Vice Chair Alma
- Cory Odell (’23) Deputy Vice Chair Junction City
- Vivienne Leyva** (’22) Secretary Manhattan
- Tiffany Cutting (’24) Treasurer Manhattan
- Christian Bishop (’22) Wabaunsee County Past Chair
- Founder Representatives
- Ryan Almes (’18), City of Manhattan
- Jason Smith, Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
- Chris Bowman (’19) Kansas State University
- Dustin Murphy, (’24) Junction City
- Jessa Peterson, Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce
- Stacie Eichem (’17) City of Wamego
- **Riley County
- Steve Milton (’12) GE County
- Mike Keating (’10) PT County
- Amanda Gnadt (’24) WB County
- April Philippi, Workforce Development, Fort Riley
- Class Representatives
- *Rob Hart (’25) Manhattan
- Carrie Boeckman (25) Alma
- Ex-Officious– – Brandon French (’20) Alumni Coordinator, Milford
- PROFESSIONAL STAFF
- Jack Lindquist, Executive Director
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