LLSCKS Class of 2025-2026 Graduates 16!

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Leadership League class! Hats off to each of these individuals for their dedication, enthusiasm, and contributions this year. We celebrated these amazing professionals this week with a special luncheon and presentation during their last class session. Sponsoring business representatives were special guests.

It was a rewarding year, October 2025 to May 2026, as we learned, laughed, and challenged each other. All within the framework that leadership is an activity, not a position, and leadership is mobilizing people to make progress on the most significant challenges.

The class networked with community representatives who shared wisdom and personal experiences during several panel discussions. Tours were also held at area businesses and attractions each month.

Special thanks to each class member, and acknowledgements and appreciation to their business sponsors who continue to support the Leadership League program. We appreciate you!

Leadership League is a Community Leadership Program (CLP) affiliated with the Kansas Leadership Center. Thank you to KLC for their continued support and partnership. A special acknowledgment to the First United Methodist Church and Pratt Community College for their continued support and generosity!

The class meets monthly October through May.

The South Central Community Foundation administers the Leadership League program.

Program Co-Facilitators are Holly Launchbaugh and Lisa Perez-Miller.

Class Members:

Kim Albright, Pratt

Crystal Arnett, Pratt

Kelly Askew, Greensburg

Jami Battin, Pratt

Sarah Bondy, Pratt

Kim Evert, Pratt

Toma L. Horn, Medicine Lodge

Courtney Kalous, Pratt

Keri La Nelle Flores, Pratt

Courtney Larson, Kiowa

Chance Reh, Pratt

Lyndzee Rhine, Pratt

Debra Ryan, Pratt

Darcie Van Der Vyver, Pratt

Kendall Villmer, Pratt

Robert Walker, Pratt

Business Sponsors

City of Pratt

5.4.7 Arts Center, Greensburg

Pratt First United Methodist Church

Pratt Community College

The Peoples Bank, Medicine Lodge

The Peoples Bank, Pratt

Maydew Thibault, Pratt

Kiowa District Healthcare, Kiowa

Doug Reh Chevrolet, Inc.

Kansas Department Wildlife and Parks, Pratt

Horizons Mental Health Center, Pratt

Pratt County Health Department

Pratt Energy

Jeanette Siemens Scholarship

Thank you to Shannon Bergner and the B-29 Museum and BTI with Katy Nusz, Matt Houtwed, and Eric Estes, for hosting class tours during the morning session. The hospitality extended was greatly appreciated! BTI - John Deere

The 2026-2027 class begins in October! For more information about the program, visit https://www.sccfks.org/leadership-league.cfm