Chamber Leadership Program​
PURPOSE
Leadership Shelby County was created to increase the quality and quantity of men and women capable of accepting leadership roles in varied community organizations. Participants are exposed to a variety of social and economic issues facing our area. This awareness helps develop informed, civic-oriented leaders who are interested in helping direct the future of Shelby County.
PROGRAM
Leadership Shelby County consists of 10 typically full-day sessions (a couple are half day) held one day a month from September through June. The classes are held at locations in Shelby County that best relate to the topic area. During each session, participants are introduced to issues by means of panels, lectures, tours, group discussions and simulations. In each case, the program is designed to address specific areas rather than vague concepts.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants are selected using an objective process with information presented on a completed program application.
Selection criteria are:
To graduate, participants are required to attend the entire day of all sessions. Missed sessions must be made up within two years after initial program year. As part of the program, participants serve a three-meeting, non-voting internship with a local non-profit or governmental group. Placement is made after the first session. Those currently serving on an active board may submit a written request to be excused from the internship requirement.
TOPICS
Leadership Development
Geography, History & People of Shelby County
Economic Development
Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue & Criminal Justice
Education
Human Services
Media
Health Services
City & County Government
Agriculture
TUITION
If accepted in the Leadership Shelby County program, each participant (or participant's sponsor or company) will be billed for the tuition fee of $300.00 for program costs.
APPLICATION
Please CLICK HERE for a copy of the Chamber Leadership Application form.
2024 CHAMBER LEADERSHIP GRADUATES:
Stephanie Bensman, US Bank
Duane Caudill, Upper Valley Career Center
Tyler Davis, Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Stacie Dirksen, Copeland
Brad Evers, Lincoln Electric Automation
Julie Fuller, Money Concepts Financial Planning Centre
Judie Godwin, New Choices, Inc.
Sarah Graves, Hemmelgarn Services, Inc.
Chance Guisinger, City of Sidney Fire & Rescue
Kaleb Headings, Tri-County Veterinary Services
Rolly Himes, Ashley Himes State Farm
Sue Hoehne, Copeland
Clay Hoying, Slagle Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Rob Jenkins, Creative Marketing Strategies
Kristi Kelly, Shelby County Commissioner’s Office
Ryan McCoart, Upper Valley Career Center
Chris McHenry, Lincoln Electric Automation
Renee McDowell, City of Sidney Police Department
Bryan Ramge, City of Sidney Fire & Rescue
Ali Rittenhouse, Creative Marketing Strategies
Amanda Rogers, Copeland
Amy Ruane, Copeland
Fran Siefring, Sidney Daily News
Jeff Simon, City of Sidney Fire & Rescue
Amy Spriggs, Marketing Essentials
Matt Steinke, Copeland
Debbie Stone, Sidney Alive
Danielle Sweitzer, New Choices, Inc.
Austin Tebbe, Superior Aluminum Products, Inc.
Reggie Wendel, Copeland
GRADUATION CELEBRATION HELD AUGUST 8, 2024
ROW 1 (L-R) - Fran Siefring, Renee McDowell, Julie Fuller, Stacie Dirksen, Tyler Davis, Sue Hoehne, Stephanie Bensman, Debbie Stone.
ROW 2 (L-R) - Duane Caudill, Amy Ruane, Chris McHenry, Brad Evers, Austin Tebbe, Reggie Wendel, Rob Jenkins, Ali Rittenhouse.
Leadership Shelby County was created to increase the quality and quantity of men and women capable of accepting leadership roles in varied community organizations. Participants are exposed to a variety of social and economic issues facing our area. This awareness helps develop informed, civic-oriented leaders who are interested in helping direct the future of Shelby County.
PROGRAM
Leadership Shelby County consists of 10 typically full-day sessions (a couple are half day) held one day a month from September through June. The classes are held at locations in Shelby County that best relate to the topic area. During each session, participants are introduced to issues by means of panels, lectures, tours, group discussions and simulations. In each case, the program is designed to address specific areas rather than vague concepts.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants are selected using an objective process with information presented on a completed program application.
Selection criteria are:
- Motivation and commitment to serve the community
- Demonstrated Leadership Qualities
- An interest in participating in community projects upon completion of the series
To graduate, participants are required to attend the entire day of all sessions. Missed sessions must be made up within two years after initial program year. As part of the program, participants serve a three-meeting, non-voting internship with a local non-profit or governmental group. Placement is made after the first session. Those currently serving on an active board may submit a written request to be excused from the internship requirement.
TOPICS
Leadership Development
Geography, History & People of Shelby County
Economic Development
Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue & Criminal Justice
Education
Human Services
Media
Health Services
City & County Government
Agriculture
TUITION
If accepted in the Leadership Shelby County program, each participant (or participant's sponsor or company) will be billed for the tuition fee of $300.00 for program costs.
APPLICATION
Please CLICK HERE for a copy of the Chamber Leadership Application form.
2024 CHAMBER LEADERSHIP GRADUATES:
Stephanie Bensman, US Bank
Duane Caudill, Upper Valley Career Center
Tyler Davis, Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Stacie Dirksen, Copeland
Brad Evers, Lincoln Electric Automation
Julie Fuller, Money Concepts Financial Planning Centre
Judie Godwin, New Choices, Inc.
Sarah Graves, Hemmelgarn Services, Inc.
Chance Guisinger, City of Sidney Fire & Rescue
Kaleb Headings, Tri-County Veterinary Services
Rolly Himes, Ashley Himes State Farm
Sue Hoehne, Copeland
Clay Hoying, Slagle Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Rob Jenkins, Creative Marketing Strategies
Kristi Kelly, Shelby County Commissioner’s Office
Ryan McCoart, Upper Valley Career Center
Chris McHenry, Lincoln Electric Automation
Renee McDowell, City of Sidney Police Department
Bryan Ramge, City of Sidney Fire & Rescue
Ali Rittenhouse, Creative Marketing Strategies
Amanda Rogers, Copeland
Amy Ruane, Copeland
Fran Siefring, Sidney Daily News
Jeff Simon, City of Sidney Fire & Rescue
Amy Spriggs, Marketing Essentials
Matt Steinke, Copeland
Debbie Stone, Sidney Alive
Danielle Sweitzer, New Choices, Inc.
Austin Tebbe, Superior Aluminum Products, Inc.
Reggie Wendel, Copeland
GRADUATION CELEBRATION HELD AUGUST 8, 2024
ROW 1 (L-R) - Fran Siefring, Renee McDowell, Julie Fuller, Stacie Dirksen, Tyler Davis, Sue Hoehne, Stephanie Bensman, Debbie Stone.
ROW 2 (L-R) - Duane Caudill, Amy Ruane, Chris McHenry, Brad Evers, Austin Tebbe, Reggie Wendel, Rob Jenkins, Ali Rittenhouse.
