Leadership Fort Dodge class announced
The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance announced the participants for its 2019-20 Leadership Fort Dodge program Thursday.
The program allows participants to learn about Fort Dodge, leadership skills and networking.
The program runs from September to May.
During that time, participants will see professional presentations, tour businesses and agencies, and interact with local and state leaders.
According to the Growth Alliance, the mission of Leadership Fort Dodge is to develop dynamic leaders who are qualified and focused on the future.
Classes are the second Thursday of every month.
Topics discussed include history and demographics, health and human services, civic engagement, media, education, criminal justice, local government, state government, quality of life, economic development and agriculture and ecology.
Here is the 2019-20 class:
Ben Crimmins, White Transfer & Storage
Tyler Schadegg, city of Fort Dodge
Korann Kendall, KHI Solutions
Tricia McCaleb, KHI Solutions
Mark Mettler, Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services
E.J. Donaghey, Citizens Community Credit Union
Jeremey Moore, Fort Dodge Police Department
Nick Sieck, Great Western Bank
Danielle Michalski, Abstract Associates
Michael Faiferlick, Northwest Bank
Kole Petersen, Central Financial Group
Amie Kallansrud, First American Bank
Jeff Hill, Fort Dodge Fire Department
Beth Jackson, Iowa Specialty Hospital
Eric Conell, Fort Dodge Fire Department
Keenan Schuur, Coldwell Banker Associated Realtors
Andy Sheffield, CJ Bio America
Jessica Hinman, Decker Truck Line Inc.
Doreen Pliner, Webster County
Tiffany Wallace, Coldwell Banker Associated Realtors
Nick Carlson, Webster County/Fort Dodge Fire Department
Skyla Porter, Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance
Shawn George, city of Fort Dodge
Samantha Johnson, Town and Country Insurance
David Lastine, Shimkat Motor Co.
Kim Schilling, Friendship Haven
Justin Harvey, MidAmerican Energy Co.
Rita Schmidt, Fort Dodge Public Library
Gina Cone, Prairie Lakes Church