Leadership Wichita Class of 2024 Chosen

The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the 2024 class of its Leadership Wichita program, featuring thirty-three dynamic leaders ready to make a significant impact in their community.

Leadership Wichita is not just a program - it's an immersive experience offering unparalleled insights into local government, economic development, education and public safety.

Participants will dive headfirst into a series of hands-on activities, including serving as a principal for a day, riding along with police officers, engaging in firearm simulations and interacting with Wichita City Council Members, Sedgwick County Commissioners, prominent business leaders, media, economists, and more.

“This program not only cultivates personal and professional growth but also strengthens the very fabric of our community by promoting collaboration, innovation and inclusive leadership,” said John Rolfe, Chamber President and CEO and former Leadership Wichita graduate. “Leadership Wichita attracts visionary individuals who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.”

Each participant was chosen from a pool of 200 highly competitive nominees. The Board of Trustees placed a strong emphasis on diversity, recognizing the importance of including leaders from various backgrounds, industries and perspectives.

Since its inception in 1983, Leadership Wichita has graduated more than 1,000 leaders from various sectors, including business, community, government and military. These graduates have emerged as stronger leaders, committed to making a difference in Wichita and beyond.

2024 Leadership Wichita Class

Diane Albert, USD 259 Board of Education

Lindsay Benacka, City of Wichita

Maddie Butler, Kent Audio Visual

Jordan Buxton, Hutton

Jennifer Clark, Exploration Place

Kelley DeCesaro, Star Lumber & Supply

Chelsea DeLay, 3ten Architecture

Audra Dinell, The Thread

Brent Dorrah, Transitions Group, Inc.

Meghan Doyle, Wichita Foundation

Chelsea Dyer, Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce

Kyle Ellison, Khan Lab School Wichita

Michael Elpers, Sedgwick County

Cindy Hand, INTRUST Bank

Tasha Hayes, The Neighboring Movement

Jason Jolly, Textron Aviation

Sonali Kurlekar, Sedgwick County Health Department

Ana Lopez, City of Wichita

Jamil Malone, Cargill

Jennifer Marshall, Evergy

Ashlee McLaurian, Sedgwick County Public Defender Office

Karey Padding, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Patrick Pelkowski, Shaken or Stirred Bartending

Ben Renn, Emprise Bank

Sangita Richardson, Spirit Aerosystems, Inc

Ashlyn Sigler, United States Air Force

Andy Snyder, KS StateBank

Chris Stanyer, Goodwill Industries of Kansas

Clint Stevens, Knowmadics, Inc.

Beth Sturm, Kansas Health Science University

Erin Wannow, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office

Stacy Ward Lattin, Hopping Gnome Brewing Company

Paul Witte, Maximum Outdoor Equipment & Service

For more information on the Chamber’s Leadership Wichita Program, please visit the Leadership Wichita page.