By james art The Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the selection of its Leadership Fremont Class of 2025.
The nine-month program is designed to increase community awareness while developing emerging leaders in the Fremont area. The curriculum focuses on how to engage in the community and helps participants identify and improve their leadership styles. The class tours local landmarks to gain contextual information about the inner workings of government, business, and community organizations.
“It is essential that we provide the next generation of leaders of our community with the resources they need to understand their roles and the unique characteristics of Fremont. We hope that this program will not only open their eyes to the community’s strengths, but also encourage them to take an active role in shaping its future,” said Cindy Slickhuis, Chair of the Leadership Fremont program.
“By encouraging participation in this program, local employers are investing not only in their employees, but in the future of our community. Leadership Fremont’s proven track record of developing exceptional leaders has made it a sought-after program,” said Brenda Wilberding, president/CEO of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
This year’s participants include: Danielle Blackledge, Fremont Family YMCA; Cailin Brashear, Fremont Region Chamber of Commerce; Cody Christensen, Fremont Public Schools; Tanya Clack, LifeHouse of Care Corps; Jamie Crowe, Methodist Fremont Health; Pastor Greg DeBoer, First Lutheran Church; Breanna Dowty, Dodge County Title and Escrow; Jordan Drudge, Fremont Therapy & Wellness; Kristen Fagan, Dodge County Superintendent; Jennifer Ferdinand, MOSAIC; Canyon Ferris, S2; Victoria Gaughan, Family Coalition of Fremont/United Way of Fremont Area; Jeff Hamilton, RVR Bank; Norma Hernandez, FNBO; Jenny Kaminski, Lincoln Federal Savings Bank; Kyle Kennebeck, RVR Bank; Kyle Keefer, Lutheran Family Services; Vanessa McClure, Don Peterson & Associates; Jody Nemec, Pinnacle Bank; Connor Nichols, Nebraska Conservancy; Anna O’Reilly, Midland University; Matt O’Reilly, Lincoln Premium Poultry; Sam Pimper, Lazarus Insurance, LLC; Patty Rafaela Hernandez, Town of Fremont; Aaron Ricks, Hills Electric; Stephanie Schurkamp, Greater Fremont Development Council; Kelly Skinner, Structural Component Systems; Pam Stout, Methodist Fremont Health; Trevor Sinovec, Wealth Partners; Quentin Ternus, Erickson & Brooks CPA; Liz Townsend, Nye Legacy; David Wacker, Nye Technology Solutions; Ed Watts, City of Fremont Police Department; Sharon West, Fremont Housing Authority; and Chris Williams, Lawrence Paper Co., Jayhawk Box Division.
This is the 18th class since the program began in its current format in 2006. The program is presented by the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce and RVR Bank. Graduates of this program will join a network of more than 380 Leadership Fremont alumni.