Thank you for your interest in Leadership Spring Hill…please complete the application to be considered for our 5th annual class. The application will open in August and the class will run Mid-January–Late April 2025. We will notify you about the status of your application by December 20, 2024.
Our Mission:
To provide an avenue for emerging leaders to grow professionally while learning about processes and services of government in the context of the community of Spring Hill, Kansas.
Our Vision:
To ultimately create a network of informed and developed leaders in Spring Hill, Kansas to participate in growing and building a better place to live, work, and play.
The program participation cost is $600 and includes all classes, workshops, sessions, materials, refreshments and completion celebration.
Application will open in September and will close on December 15.
Application Deadline, December 13, 2024
The 6th annual class of Leadership Spring Hill will run from Mid-January–Late April 2025. We will notify you about the status of your application by December 20, 2024.
Our Mission:
To provide an avenue for emerging leaders to grow professionally while learning about processes and services of government in the context of the community of Spring Hill, Kansas.
Our Vision:
To ultimately create a network of informed and developed leaders in Spring Hill, Kansas to participate in growing and building a better place to live, work, and play.
The program participation cost is $600 and includes all classes, workshops, sessions, materials, refreshments, and a completion celebration.
Participant attendance is REQUIRED for class completion. No more than one absence is allowed.
Tentative Brief Schedule:
Wednesday, January 8, 8:30am-12:30pm (Welcome and Orientation/Leadership with Purpose (LWP) intro)
Wednesday, January 22, 8:30am-3:15pm (City/LWP 1/City tour/LWP GW1)
Wednesday, February 5, 8:30am-1:30pm (LWP 2/USD230)
Wednesday, February 19, 8:30am-1:30pm (SBDC & JCCC CE/LWP GW2/Law Enforcement Panel Lunch)
Wednesday, March 5, 8:30am-1:00pm (SHRC & Fall Festival/Engaged Kansas/LWP 3)
Wednesday, March 26, 8:30am-3:00pm (Economic Dev/LWP GW3/Manufacturing Tours)
Wednesday, April 9, 8:00am-4:00pm (Johnson County-session with other JoCo Leadership Programs)
Friday, April 18, 8:00am-3:00pm (Miami County/LWP 4)
Wednesday, May 7, 8:30am-3:30pm (Community Groups/LWP GW 4/Final Session & Graduation)
* Each participant is strongly encouraged to attend at least two optional activities.
Participants are encouraged to attend at least two of the following:
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Spring Hill City Council Meeting
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BBQ on the Hill (City, USD, and Chamber meeting with JoCo and MiCo Legislators in Topeka)
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USD230 Board of Education Meeting
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Johnson County Commission Meeting
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Miami County Commission Meeting
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State of the City Breakfast
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SHRC Board Meeting
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Various Boards with the City of Spring Hill
Class of 2020 Graduates
Shelly Coats, Vice President, Compliance Officer, TriCentury Bank
Kyley Delphia, Director of Facilities, Spring Hill School District USD 230
Mary Dobson, Business Manager, Attic Storage of Springhill
Danielle Gibson, Director of Institutional Research, Grantham University
Lt. David Hogue, Spring Hill Police Department
Dan Huntington, Project Accountant, Fortiviti
Monakisha Jones, Manager of Human Resources, City of Spring Hill
Camille Kaldahl, Ambulatory Network Analyst, AdventHealth, South Overland Park
Lacey Kane, Physician, and Community Outreach Liaison, Olathe Medical Center
Nicole Melius, Senior Accountant, AWL, Inc.
Jessie Ratliff, Recreation Assistant, Spring Hill Recreation Commission
Katie Riggins, Salon Owner, Salon 223
Ali Seeling, Practice and Nurse Administrator, Spring Hill Family Medicine
Brad Willson, Assistant Superintendent, Spring Hill USD 230
Class of 2021 Graduates
DeDra Albin, Branch Manager, TriCentury Bank
Meka Bauer, Principal Timber Sage Elementary, USD230
Elizabeth “Libby” Clark,Owner, Libby Clark Allstate Agency
Mitzie Eddins, Manager, Non-Invasive Cardiology,AdventHealth
Michelle Huffman, Master of Operations, Fire Mark Apparel
Major John Lafferty, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
Jennifer “Jen” LeBlanc, Member Services Representative, Spring Hill Chamber
Amy Long, Administrative Assistant Planning Department, City of Spring Hill
Captain Frank “Chip” Martinez, Patrol Commander, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
Amber Richeson, Owner and Stylist, Amber’s Vibes for Hair & Mind
Lisa Vargo Racz, Physical Therapist, Olathe Health
Wes Squire, Maintenance & Facilities Coordinator, SH Recreation Commission
Class of 2022 Graduates
Kristen Boxman, Public Affairs Specialist, City of Spring Hill
Emily Coleman, Owner/Trainer, Canine Solutions
Cindy Dziadosz, Director of Special Services, USD230
April Erhart, Realtor, Crown Realty
Captain Adam Khan, Spring Hill Police Department
Captain Steven Mailand, Captain of Communications,Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
Lucas Mellinger, Finance Director, Miami County Kansas
Stephen “Troy” Mitchell, Outside Plant Engineer, AT&T
Jacob “Jake” Moore, Sports Coordinator, Spring Hill Recreation Commission
Sarah Newburg, Administrative Assistant, Spring Hill Police Department
Samantha Randle, Owner, Agent–American Family, Randle & Associates, LLC
Angela Yang, Owner, Yang’s Martial Arts
Chad Young, Spring Hill City Councilman, VP & Business Banker,First Citizens Bank
Class of 2023 Graduates
Major Scott Boden, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
Preston Crocket Jr.,General Manager,Comcast Xfinity
Captain Debbie “Deb” Cooper,Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
Steven “Scott” Duitsman, Sales Manager, Concrete Materials, Inc.
Colton Hamilton, Maintenance Assistant, Spring Hill Recreation Commission
Matthew “Matt” Holmes, Director, Network and Data Center Operations, JCCC
Chief Cindy Henson, Police Chief, Spring Hill Police Department
Dustin Medlin, Realtor and Owner, Medlin Home and Land
Robert “Logan” Moore, Senior Pastor,Ocheltree Baptist Church
Dr. Alyssa Lea O’Connor, DC, Owner, Sozo Chiropractic
Captain Erin O’Donnell, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
Dr. Erin Smith, Director of Teaching and Learning, USD230
Brandon Stofko, Code Enforcement Officer, City of Spring Hill
Lauren Tebbe,Senior Physician Relations Specialist, AdventHealth
Charles “Chip” Van Houden, Spring Hill City Councilman,City of Spring Hill
Dr. Christopher Villarreal, Director of Communication and Engagement, USD230
Kristen Zuck, Teaching and Learning Coordinator, USD230