The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program announced the newest class members. The program was formed in 1992 and has 631 graduates from the region to date. The program dates its origins back to the 993-94 class. This new group of 26 emerging leaders will continue that legacy.
Tiffany Cutting, FHRLP Treasurer, thanked the underwriters and sponsors including the founding organizations, session sponsors and businesses that help fund the eight-session experience. CORVIAS Military Living/Riley Communities received special recognition as the lead class 2024-25 underwriter.
The newly selected class members of 2024-25 are listed by City of residence, County and occupation. The roster includes:
Jenn Alley Manhattan RL Convention Sales Manager, Visit Manhattan, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Carrie Boeckman Alma WB Treasurer's Clerk, Wabaunsee County
Preston Buckland Junction City GE Maintenance Manager, Corvias Property Management
Kirk Crabtree Ogden RL Operations Manager, Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills
Daniel Cutting Manhattan RL IT Specialist, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine
John Green Manhattan PT Associate Director - Retail Operations, Housing and Dining – Kansas State University
Reed A. Harp Manhattan RL Trust/Brokerage Sales Assistant Central National Bank
Robert Hart Manhattan RL Education Services Officer, US ARMY Fort Riley DHR
Adam Hastert Saint George PT Management Agronomist, USAG Fort Riley
Dené Kaster Alta Vista WB Grants and Finance Officer, Manhattan Emergency Shelter
Dylan Kelsheimer Manhattan RL Loan Officer, ESB Financial
Deidre Knight Council Grove MR Co-owner, Twin Lakes Tees & Backroads; Story Media & Riverbank Brewing
Tande Lentz Manhattan RL Assistant Vehicle Supervisor, Riley County
Cory Lindsley Wamego PT Manager, Varney & Associates, CPA's
Evan McMillan Manhattan RL Assistant County Engineer, Assist. Public Works Dir., Riley County
Sabrina McMiller Junction City GE Manager, Paradox Coffee and Bistro
Paige Mendoza Junction City GE Seitz Elementary Attendance/Receptionist Clerk, USD 475
Jimmy Neal II Junction City GE Management Analyst, Department of the Army / USAG Fort Riley
Emily Olson Alma WB Patrol Sergeant, Junction City Police Department
Judy Rohe Milford GE Interim Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Brach Chief, US Army NAF/ Fort Riley DFMWR
Brent Sigman Manhattan RL Programming and Development Director, OZ Museum/ Columbian Theatre Foundation
Alex Thompson Manhattan RL Realtor/Client Services Coordinator, Realty Executives Weis Real Estate
Breeana Toles Junction City GE Resident Manager, CORVIAS
Linda Ward Wakefield CL Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, Garrison Safety Office, Fort Riley
Noah Washburn Herington DK Management and Program Analyst, Garrison Command, Fort Riley
Ricky Williams Eskridge WB Deputy Sheriff, K9 Corporal, Wabaunsee Co. Sheriff's Office
Class members live or work within Geary, Riley, Pottawatomie & Wabaunsee Counties, or work on Fort Riley. Plus – New this year, Morris County has been added as an Associate Member.