Listen to KMAN In-Focus broadcast Tuesday (2/23) for a summary of the #FHRLP class of 2020-21 year, featuring Zachary Bayless and Sarah Keatley, graduates and newly elected board members.
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Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program Class of 2020-21 Completes Course
The Board of Directors of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program has acknowledged the completion of coursework and graduation of twenty participants of the 2020-21 program year. Ceremonies were completed following Covid-19 event protocols established by the Riley County Health Department with approval to hold the event at the Liquid Art Winery & Estate, Manhattan.
Executive Director, Jack Lindquist explained how this class experience was different from all others since the formation of the program in 1992, “The Covid-19 Pandemic opened our eyes and creative thinking to ways the program had to change to allow in person attendance and interaction, all while practicing safety protocols established by health officials. This class, right sized for social distancing, was 1/3 smaller than our recent classes so selection was event more competitive. The members became known as the AD ASTRA Class.” Lindquist added, “Under these new learning environments, modified tours and amended – technological ways to access and interact with our regions established business and governmental leaders, the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program helped the Class leaders find a way to change the future to better opportunities when faced with unimaginable challenges. They sacrificed, stepped up and found a way to turn the experience into one that can be duplicated in part, or in whole, when other challenges surface. Given that, each put great effort into building on their – Integrity, Confidence, Discipline, Professionalism, Self-Development, Broadened Viewpoint & Servant Ethos. Our newest Graduates now possess a sense to serve and follow, in-order-to LEAD.”
FHRLP Chair Ryan Almes introduced closing address speaker Lyle Butler. In June 2020, Lyle Butler was appointed by Governor Laura Kelly as Chair for the SPARK Committee (Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas) for the Governor’s Office of Recovery. Almes completed the evenings celebration event stating that, “Our new leaders will be dedicated to helping protect and preserve the businesses, infrastructure, and families of the Flint Hills and beyond. Each member helped one another see that, by their own actions, a model is put into place…helping present and future generations join them as we protect, appreciate, and invest in a better quality of life.”
The event was underwritten by Corvias, focused on improving the quality of life at Fort Riley and for our service personnel and civilian support networks that make this region the best place to live, work and raise families. The program area includes Fort Riley, Geary, Riley and Pottawatomie Counties.”
Class members that completed the seven-session course over the past six months included:
Zachary Bayless Manhattan
Pottawatomie County
Recreation Supervisor for Arts & Humanities, City of Manhattan Parks & Recreation
Tara Claussen Manhattan
Riley County
CEO / Director, Konza United Way
Kevin Dickerson Riley
Riley County
Facilities Director,
CORVIAS Property Management
Paul Eichem Wamego
Pottawatomie County
Sales Coordinator, Purple Wave Auction
Aubrey Evans Dwight
Morris County
District Manager,
Riley County Conservation District
Flo Ewing Junction City
Geary County
Leasing Consultant, Corvias
Fanny Fang Manhattan
Riley County
Owner/Partner, Asian Market LLC
Benjamin Fisher Manhattan
Riley County
Air Traffic Controller,
DPTMS Air Traffic Control at USAG Fort Riley
Pamela Green Nealey Manhattan
Riley County
Director of Operations,
Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan
Aaron Harrop Manhattan
Riley County
ASAP Program Manager,
US Army DHR, Fort Riley
Julia Henning Manhattan
Riley County
Medical Marketing and Outreach Specialist, HR Div., Irwin Arm Community Hospital, Fort Riley
Sarah L. Keatley Wamego
Pottawatomie County
Alumni Events and Affairs Coordinator,
KSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Tammy Melton Junction City
Geary County
City Clerk, Junction City
Jeff Miller Manhattan
Pottawatomie County
Restaurant General Manager,
McAlister’s Deli
Tim Morgan Chapman
Dickinson County
Installation Antiterrorism Officer, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS), Fort Riley
Dawn Munger Manhattan
Riley County
Museum Curator of Collections, Riley County Historical Museum
Mike Solida Wamego
Pottawatomie County
Customer Solutions Manager, EVERGY
Mariah Wheaton Junction City
Geary County
Guest Experience Director,
Rock Spring 4-H Center
Levi Whitebread Junction City
Geary County
Sergeant, Junction City/GE Co.
Drug Operations Group, JC PD
Sharonté E. Williams Junction City
Geary County
Assistant State Conservationist for Programs, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program
Jack Lindquist, Executive Director
Class of 2020-21 Composite
Directors Profile
Profile of Leadership
Attached you will find my analysis of Jack Lindquist for our Fall 2020 Semester class project. I hope I did an impressive career justice!
The first report is the result of the interview. The analysis part is my own thoughts on the interview, what I learned, and how it connected to my coursework this semester.
Additionally, I wanted to say thank you to Jack Lindquist for his time and insight. I learned a lot and I hope that shines through in my project.
Grace Wheeler
Chancellor of the K-State Student Tribunal
Communication Studies
Leadership Studies Report
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FHRLP Class of 20-21 Announced
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August 28, 2020
FHRLP Class of 2020-21 Selected
The board of directors for the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program is pleased to announce the members of the 2020-21 class offering. Class members were introduced to one another during a ZOOM conference meeting August 27.
Each participant will learn more about the region and will meet the present and future leaders of surrounding communities. The 2020-21 Class members live within or work at Fort Riley, Geary, Riley and Pottawatomie Counties. They are:
In the class introduction, Executive Director Jack Lindquist said, “The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program is based in the north central Flint Hills and Kaw Valley. Over the past several years the area was the fastest growing region of our state. Given our current state-of-affairs during the COVID19 Pandemic, we have never had more opportunity or greater need for well informed, collaborative, decisive leadership. That is possible through our 21st Century proactive servant leadership development process.”
Zach Bayless – Manhattan, Recreation Supervisor for Arts & Humanities, City of Manhattan Parks & Recreation; Tara Claussen – Manhattan, CEO / Director, Konza United Way; Kevin Dickerson – Riley, Facilities Director, Corvias Property Management; Paul Eichem – Wamego, Sales Coordinator, Purple Wave Auction; Aubrey Evans – Dwight, District Manager, Riley County Conservation District; Florence Ewing – Junction City, Leasing Consultant, Corvias; Fanny Fang – Manhattan, Owner/Partner, Asian Market LLC; Ben Fisher – Manhattan, Air Traffic Controller, DPTMS Air Traffic Control at USAG Fort Riley; Pamela Green Nealey – Manhattan, Director of Operations, Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan; Aaron Harrop – Manhattan, ASAP Program Manager, US Army DHR, Fort Riley; Julia Henning – Manhattan, Medical Marketing and Outreach Specialist, HR Div., Irwin Arm Community Hospital, Fort Riley; Sarah Keatley –Wamego, Alumni Events and Affairs Coordinator, KSU College of Veterinary Medicine; Tammy Melton – Junction City, City Clerk, Junction City; Jeff Miller – Manhattan, Restaurant General Manager, McAlister’s Deli; Tim Morgan – Chapman, Lead Physical Security Specialist, Directorate of Emergency Services, Fort Riley; Dawn Munger – Manhattan, Museum Curator of Collections, Riley County Historical Museum; Michael Solida- Wamego, Customer Solutions Manager, EVERGY; Mariah Wheaton – Junction City, Guest Experience Director, Rock Spring 4-H Center; Levi Whitebread – Junction City, Sergeant, Junction City/GE Co. Drug Operations Group, JC Police Department; Sharonté E. Williams– Junction City, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
Sessions for the selected class members are held throughout the region with Orientation beginning in Junction City in 3 weeks. The sessions follow every 3 weeks with graduation in February.
Manhattan Fire Department Deputy Chief and Board Chair Ryan Almes added, “The 2020-21 class experience will be different given the current pandemic restrictions. We will incorporate all recommendations from our Health Departments and follow their protocols. Sessions will be modified to meet safely. Well informed, strategic thinking servant leaders have never been more greatly or so desperately needed. Life is full of risk…as is leadership. But, taking care of self and others is a prerequisite to advancing our population into a more positive future. Not only is safely opening the economic drivers of our region important, so too is face-to face leadership training to help our population move positively into uncharted waters. The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program will follow all CDC and local recommendations for health screening, mandatory mask wearing and sanitation practices. To help with distancing the class count has been ‘right sized’ to 20, a 33% reduction in the class size we have adopted over the past several years. Classroom and tour opportunities will include distance spacing for all segments of each session as well.”
Dave Lewis, Producer for the event, concluded the ZOOM call saying, “Thank you in advance for your dedication and willingness to participate in the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program during the COVID-19 Pandemic and recovery period. This phenomenal group of regional leaders we have had the privilege to form WILL make a difference as we advance through these uncharted waters.”
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Watch the ZOOM announcement here:
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2020-21 Class Recruitment
FHRLP BOARD RELEASE:
The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program application period for the 2020-21 class offering is open May 15 through July 16.
Why is it important?
“The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program is based in the north central Flint Hills and Kaw Valley. Over the past several years the area was the fastest growing region of our state. Given our current state of affairs during the COVID19 Pandemic, we have never had more opportunity or greater need for well informed, collaborative, decisive leadership. That is possible through our 21st Century proactive servant leadership development process.”
What do participants gain from the experience?
The Flint Hills Regional Leadership program develops and motivates future leaders with special emphasis on:
1.) Awareness of regional strengths and resources.
2.) Economic development and building entrepreneurial spirit.
3.) Encouragement of friendships and networking between persons from all parts of the region to eliminate destructive parochialism.
4.) Understanding and commitment to Servant Leadership.
5.) Acquisition of 21st Century Leadership skills.
6.) Completion of a class project.
Each participant will learn more about the region and will meet the present and future leaders of surrounding communities.
Who is Qualified?
The non-profit educational program is designed to train and more-fully engage leaders that live in and/or work in the region that includes Fort Riley, Geary, Riley, and Pottawatomie counties.
What do participants gain from the training sessions, leadership exposure and classmate interaction?
Alumnus Sample Response: “I became acquainted with people whose paths I would’ve never crossed and developed lasting relationships. Despite living in the area since the mid-1990’s, there were so many things I learned about the Flint Hills region and why it is such a vital area to the Sunflower State. Our sessions brought to light new methods of teamwork and personal growth. I truly feel a greater bond to this area because of my experience and interaction with the individuals, businesses and government agencies who give of their time to help develop better leaders. This opportunity cemented the importance of being involved in our communities and region.”
What is the cost?
Sessions are Underwritten through generous support from our hosts and a group of dedicated business leaders. Tuition covers the remaining costs.
Tuition is normally $600 payable after selection. But, during the COVID-19 Pandemic and recovery period, the FHRLP board of directors has accessed an internal grant from endowment funds to reduce tuition by 50%, making it $300. For nominees and applicants from non-profit organizations, the Ailleen Cray Memorial Scholarship Fund, made possible thanks to alumni dues, will provide an additional 50% scholarship. This additional support will reduce costs for non-profit candidatesand non sponsored candidates to a tuition fee level of $150. This effort will provide greatly needed assistance to all class members accepted.
How do people learn more and apply?
Instructions and program details are available on the site as well as the form for application. The on-line form must be submitted before July 17. Interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about the program by visiting the website:
When do activities for those selected get underway?
Following selection the next class members will be introduced in late August. Sessions for the selected class members are held throughout the region beginning 3 weeks later. The 7 sessions follow every 3 weeks with graduation in February.
What are the session objectives?
Orientation retreat – mid September
Rock Springs State 4-H Center, Day 1
Learning Styles/True Colors/Team Building/SWOT Introduction
of “FINDING YOUR PURPOSE”
Junction City/ Geary County – Day 2
Team Leadership Opportunities, Case-in-point Tours
Pottawatomie County – early October
Community Collaboration – Adapting to Opportunities and Challenges
Kansas State University – late October
Visioning – Creating our future with Investment in Education/Research
Fort Riley – The 3rd week of November
Servant Leadership Conflict Prevention/Management – Threat Assessment /Negotiation Skills
Manhattan/Riley County – early December
Entrepreneurship –Infrastructure Investment
Topeka – mid January
Economic Literacy, Collaboration & Compromise Celebration
MANHATTAN (current rotation) CELEBRATION Session
“We don’t grow when things are easy, we grow when we face challenges!”
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Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program
Jack Lindquist, Executive Director
PO Box 1554
Manhattan KS 66505-1554
director@fhrlp.org
785-770-2425
https://facebook.com/fhrlp.org
FHRLP Class of 2019-20 Graduation
Class of 2019-20 Named
August 29, 2019
Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program Announces Class of 2019-20
The Board of Directors of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program has named the members of the next class of participants for the 2019-20 program year according to Susan Adams, program alumnus and board chair for the organization. The announcement was made public at the CL HOOVER OPERA HOUSE, Junction City during a reception for the newest program participants. The event was underwritten by CivicPlus, Bruce McMillan A/A Architects PA and a number of alumni. Opening the reception, Adams stated that, “The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program is based in the fastest growing region of our state. We have never had more opportunity or greater need for well informed, collaborative, decisive leadership. That is possible through 21st Century proactive servant leadership development. The regions premier leadership training program is designed to train and more-fully engage leaders in the area that includes Fort Riley, Geary, Riley and Pottawatomie Counties.” Class members to complete the seven session course over the next six months include:
Brenda Bailey
GEARY Milford
Garrison Resource Management
Officer, USAG Fort Riley
Tony Ballard
RILEY Manhattan
Event Coordinator, K-State College of Veterinary Medicine
Stephen Bridenstine
RILEY Manhattan
Curator of Education –
Flint Hills Discovery Center
Kymberly Burnett
POTTAWATOMIE Wamego
General Manager,
Hampton Inn by Hilton MHK
Eric L. Carter
RILEY Manhattan
Attorney-Advisor, Office of the Staff
Judge Advocate, Admin. Law Div.,
USAG Fort Riley
Constance Cooke
RILEY Manhattan
Director of Technical Support,
CivicPlus
Gayle Donaldson
RILEY Manhattan
Marketing and Business
Development Director, Manhattan
Medical Group
Mitch Foley
DICKINSON Abilene
Transition Services Manager, DHR
USAG Fort Riley
Brandon French
DICKINSON Herrington
Program & Management Analyst,
PAIO USAG Fort Riley
Melissa Gamino
POTTAWATOMIE Saint George
VP, Cash Management Officer,
KS State Bank
Mark Grimsley
POTTAWATOMIE Manhattan
Supply Chain Performance
Engineer, Caterpillar Work Tools
Jason Hudson
RILEY Manhattan
Battalion Chief,
City of Manhattan Fire Department
Kirk Hutchinson
MORRIS Delavan
Public Affairs Specialist, PAO
USAG Fort Riley
Trent Jones
RILEY Manhattan
Executive Director,
Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan
Kyle Kirchner
RILEY Manhattan
Chief, Pollution Prevent Branch, DPW, USAG Fort Riley
John D. Lawrence
GEARY Fort Riley
Human Resources and H&S
Manager, Camso
Dennis Marstall
RILEY Manhattan
Assistant City Manager,
City of Manhattan
Aaron McCracken
POTTAWATOMIE Manhattan
Director of Project Controls,
Corvias
Jennifer McDonald
GEARY Junction City
Resident Manager – Corvias
Lindsay Miller
POTTAWATOMIE Manhattan
Finance Director,
City of Junction City
Janice Nikkel
WABAUNSEE Maple Hill
Academic Program Coordinator
K-State Global Campus
Mark “Obe” Oberhelman
RILEY Manhattan
Project Manager & Superintendent –
Olgoonik Diversified Services
Valerie Ramage
POTTAWATOMIE Manhattan
CAC Program Coordinator,
Stepping Stones Child Advocacy Center
Billy Rose
RILEY Manhattan
Training Analyst, DPTMS USAG Fort Riley
Rich Sell
POTTAWATOMIE Manhattan
Executive Director of Outreach,
K-State
Ashley Stout
RILEY Manhattan
Equipment Finance Sales Assoc.,
Commerce Bank
Emmily Trolinger
RILEY Manhattan
DOD Air Traffic Controller, DPTMS
USAG Fort Riley
Dana Wiegand
GEARY Junction City
Behavior Support Specialist,
Geary County USD #475
Kelsey Wilson
RILEY Manhattan
Branch Chief, Cybersecurity,
Fort Riley Network Enterprise Center
William Wilson
GEARY Junction City
Security Systems Administrator, DES
USAG Fort Riley
Vice Chair Ryan Almes, class of 2017-18 graduate said, “Our new class members are to be commended for pursuing the opportunity to be members of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program class of 2019-20. The effort to recruit a class proved the most competitive in our programs history and the applicant pool was very deep and diverse. The boards job to hone down the pool to the new class of 30 members and that, as you might expect, was very challenging. Selection was based on candidates that exhibiting a dedication to the areas future through volunteer servant leadership experiences to-date and their ability to commit to full participation by attending and engaging in all sessions. We also need to recognize the continuing support of our Alumni. Dues & donations were applied towards the Ailleen Cray Memorial Scholarship Fund. Scholarship recipients are Trent Jones and Dana Weigand.”
Executive Director Jack Lindquist concluded the announcement saying, “Now, in our 27th year, our530 participants to-date have one thing in common, the desire to better life and livelihood in the northern Flint Hills. We are excited to launch the next 30 members to add to that legacy. Sessions get underway with Orientation at Rock Springs State 4-H Center and the Junction City / Geary County Session in two weeks.” ~30~
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Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program
Jack Lindquist, Executive Director
FHRLP AMBASSADOR TESTIMONIAL
What an eye-opening experience! While living in the Flint Hills region for the last 5 years, this one program helped to vastly broaden my overall perspective of one of the fastest growing regions in Kansas. This is a great way for fellow community members and leaders to learn about what makes the region as successful as it is. I look forward to continuing to be involved in the Flint Hill Region and to support this program. I want to personally thank all the leaders and businesses for their support to continue to make this the best leadership program in the state of Kansas.
Sincerely,
Brandon White
Caterpillar
2018-19 FHRLP Ambassador
2018-19 FHRLP Graduation
Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program Class of 2018-19 Graduation
Release Date: February 8, 2019
The thirty members of the 2018-19 class of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program graduated on February 8th during ceremonies at the Columbian Theater in Wamego, according to Jack Lindquist, Executive Director of the organization. The non-profit educational program trains and more-fully engages leaders in the region that includes Fort Riley, Geary, Riley and Pottawatomie counties. This is the 26th class to graduate from the training program.
Class members completing the seven-session course over the last six months included:
Ken Barteau GE County- Facilities Director, Corvias
Bryan Bartlett GE County – Program Mgr., Army Community Service Relocation Readiness
Akash Bhatia PT County- Manager of Quality Assurance – CivicPlus
Chris Bowman RL County- Employee Assistance Program Coordinator, Dept of Defense
LaNiqe Brown RL County- Retail Office Supervisor, Central National Bank
Neil Bruce RL County- Project Controls Manager – Corvias
Marcy Cantrell-Akin RL County- Assistant VP, Commercial Lending, Commerce Bank
Adam Clark PT County- Lead Software Engineer, CivicPlus
Keirsten Cragg RL County-Records Clerk – Riley Co. Register of Deeds
Janelle Dobbins PT County-From the Land of Kansas Marketing Manager, KSDept of Ag
Mark Dombrowski GE County – Security Branch Chief, Directorate of Emergency
Services Fort Riley
Zach Eckels GE County-Marketing Coordinator, Kaw Valley Engineering
Rebecca Estrella Ft Riley- Service to Armed Forces Program Mgr., American Red Cross
Tom Fulmer PT County- Customer Service Coordinator, WTC
Lynn Hammond PT County-Residential Communities Chief, US Army Housing
Katharine Hensler RL County-Flint Hills Discovery Center, Assistant Director/Development
Calley Hoffman PT County- Co-Owner, Adventure Flint Hills
Sladana Hudson RL County- Account Executive, Eagle Communications
Kelly Karl RL County-Director of Construction – CORVIAS
Ronna Larson GE County-Unit Supervisor, Adult Services – 8th Judicial DistrictCommunity
Corrections
Lee Modesitt RL County-Legislative Affairs Director – Kansas Insurance Commissioner
Janet Nichols RL County-Military Community Liaison, Manhattan Area Chamber
Allana Parker RL County-Curator of Design, Riley County Historical Museum
Margaret Pendleton RL County- Flint Hills Association of Realtors Executive
Nicole Springer GE County- Market Manager, INTRUST Bank
Britain Stites GE County- City Attorney – Junction City
Holly Voelcker GE County- Budget Analyst, Resource Management Office, Ft Riley
Brandon White PT County-Demand & Orders Analyst, CATERPILLAR
Kristina Wyatt RL County-Laboratory Administrator K-State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
Maggie Ziffer RL County-Public Affairs Specialist, Fort Riley
In the announcement, Lindquist said, “The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program helped the Class leaders find a way to change their world by building on their – Integrity, Confidence, Discipline, Professionalism, Self-Development, Broadened Viewpoint & Servant Ethos. Our newest Graduates now possess a sense to serve and follow, in-order-to LEAD.”
Dr Marty Vanier, Senior Program manager for strategic partnership development, for the National Bio AgroDefense Facility (NBAF), provided the closing address for the evening program and Lyle Butler, Manhattan Chamber Director, gave the “Class Challenge”. Board Chair and program graduate Brian Peterson concluded the event adding, “We should all look forward to a better life in our region because of what the new graduates have already done and what they will accomplish in the future.”
Recruitment of the 2019-20 class will get underway with on-line application in mid-May.
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