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LNWMO Class of 2005 – Participant Comments
LNWMO Class of
2006 – Participant Comments
Charity Austin
Worth County Economic Development
Economic Developer
“I believe the experience was a great one and one that will prove to be invaluable in the aspect of networking. The only thing I would do to enhance the program is to allow for the group to exchange ideas and communicate with one another more. Idea exchange might not work as well at the beginning, but in the middle or towards the end would be great. I will recommend the program to co-workers, peers, and friends.”
Gordon Becton
Premium Standard Farms
Communication Supervisor
“What a great experience. I would characterize my experience during Leadership Northwest Missouri as an awakening about the kind of leader I want to be. I was able to implement the lessons learned almost immediately. Meeting people from across the region that I will remain in contact with as well as alumni from the previous classes creates a strong sense of community in the “Great Northwest” even though we are many miles apart.”
Bruce Burdick
University of Missouri
Superintendent – Hundley Whaley Research Center, Albany
“Very valuable in expanding my professional network and personal goals and expectations. I found the legislative forum to be very helpful in understanding the political structure in northwest Missouri.”
Sean Burge
Nodaway County Economic Development, Inc.
Executive Director
“As a newcomer to northwest Missouri the program allowed me to familiarize myself with the region and the people that work on making it a better place to live and conduct business. The program is a great way to make connections as well as develop the leader in all of us. I
will always remember my experience and the relationships I have built with my classmates.”
Cathie Chalfant
Northwest Region Workforce Investment Board/NCMC - Trenton
Operations Manager
“Leadership Northwest Missouri is a wonderful opportunity to meet colleagues from northwest Missouri and to network with them. This experience is invaluable to me professionally and personally. Thank you for the opportunity to participate and the opportunities that are now awaiting me.”
Chad Davis
Trenton Municipal Utilities
Utility Director
“Enrolling in the Leadership Northwest program was very worthwhile. The program provided me with some new leadership ideas and personal insight. Being able to meet and get to know the great people that were a part of this class, and previous classes, was probably the greatest benefit of the program.”
Dr. James Gardner
North Central Missouri College - Trenton
Dean of Instruction
“Excellent resource for networking. The experience broadened my understanding of the needs of the entire northwest Missouri region.”
Jeanette Kragel
Northwest Missouri Area Health Education Center
Recruitment Coordinator
“I learned a great deal about other communities, from infrastructure to hopes for the future. I tapped into a great network of other Missourians that are invested in the future of our northwest region and am a better citizen for having participated in the 2006 LNWMO class. I look forward to working with the "Trailblazers" and other alumni for years to come as we participate in and expand on Great Northwest Day at the Capitol.”
Corey Lesher
USDA, Farm Service Agency – Rock Port
County Executive Director
“Leadership Northwest Missouri has been a very rewarding experience. I’m more inspired than ever to come back to my community and make a difference.”
Carol Mathes
Heartland Foundation –St. Joseph
Executive Assistant
“From both a personal and professional standpoint, LNWMO has been an awesome and rewarding experience. Not only have I made lasting friendships with 23 other class members, but I also have that same number of valuable resources throughout the region where I can turn for help when needed. Having visited a number of unique communities and listened to inspiring success stories from dedicated citizens, I know the future is bright for northwest Missouri.”
Debbie Merritt
MERIL –St. Joseph
Executive Director
“I enjoyed the opportunity to network with rural community leaders, and to see all of the wonderful economic development that’s occurring throughout northwest Missouri. I also enjoyed the Leadership Challenge and wish we could have spent a little more time with that.”
Maggie Reever
Community Services, Inc. - Maryville
Employment and Training Director
“I enjoyed the networking I gained and building the working relationships in this program. It is very valuable to know of all the people within our region who are bettering our communities.”
Michael Ritter
Missouri Western State University – St. Joseph
Disability Services Coordinator
“I learned a great deal about economic development and as a result, I feel connected to and informed about my neighboring communities. I also discovered that everyone has leadership potential waiting to be discovered.”
Ann Schlueter
Atchison County Development Corporation
Executive Director
“Leadership Northwest Missouri gave me the opportunity to step away from my daily work and be refreshed by my classmates. It was a wonderful, worthwhile experience that I would gladly repeat.”
Jan Schwarz
American Lung Association of Missouri
Senior Regional Programs Director
“Participation in Leadership Northwest Missouri helped me to grow both personally and professionally. It challenged my thought processes and helped me to reaffirm my philosophy, advocacy focused on positive change for northwest Missourians’ quality of life---mind, body, and soul.”
Rebecca Simpson
University of Missouri Extension
4-H Youth Development Specialist
"Leadership NWMO has taught me a lot about myself and the things I expect of those around me. I have also discovered that there are 23 other people in northwest Missouri that care as much as I do about the future of the region. Together we can work towards common goals for a stronger northwest Missouri.”
Allison Strong
St. Francis Hospital & Health Services
Foundation and Development Coordinator
"Leadership Northwest Missouri was more rewarding than I ever imagined. Each month it re-energized me personally and provided me with the opportunity to meet many new colleagues and friends while learning about issues specific to our region. The program taught me its not only important to make a difference in my own community, but also important to join together to strengthen the entire northwest Missouri region."
Tammy Thompson
St. Francis Hospital & Health Services - Maryville
Director of Patient Accounting and Access Management
“Leadership Northwest Missouri has been a great opportunity for me to learn more about regional issues and to give me a broader network group. During our class time together, I learned how to become a better leader at work and in our community.”
David Waltemath
Citizens Bank & Trust – King City
Business Development and Loan Officer
“Great experience, great people, great arranger. Recommend highly! Great programs and
instructors too!”
Weldon Wilhoit
Prudential Snook, REALTORS - Cameron
Realtor
“I was most impressed with the spirit of cooperation of all communities working to make northwest Missouri better.”
Eric Woodward
Gibson Funeral Homes, Inc.
Carrollton
“It has allowed me to collect a network of people that I am proud to call friends and colleagues. It has helped me grow as a person and a leader in the community. It has allowed me to find what strengths and weaknesses are and utilize them to the best interest of my personal and professional life."
Wayne Voltmer
Voltmer Farm
Craig
“It was a wonderful experience that was well worth the time and effort. You network with and meet people that will impact you for the rest of your life. I would recommend this to anyone that works with the public.”
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