What is GOLD? Greater Ozarks Leadership Development (GOLD) is a regional leadership development program designed for public, private, nonprofit, and civic community leaders in southwest Missouri. It is becoming increasingly important for community leaders to look beyond the boundaries of their individual home towns to the region as a whole. Effective leadership for the 21st century demands a regional understanding of, and approach to, issues.
Based on the principal that the quality of life and future growth of our region depends on our ability to find common ground and work together, GOLD will:
Develop personal and professional friendships with fellow GOLD class members andwith GOLD alumni.
Expand your network of regional contacts as we explore southwest Missouri.
Further develop your understanding of community development best-practices.
Enhance your leadership skills.
Profile southwest Missouri and introduce you to local leaders as we explore a differentregional community each month.
Provide a forum for discussion of important regional issues like workforce development,education, economic development, transportation, funding, etc.
Explore Jefferson City during a day trip to capitol visit in March.
Tuition & Dates for Class XI, 2017 – 2018Tuition for GOLD is $795. Each GOLD class meets nine times over the course of the academic year - once a month from October through June. Class XI dates are: Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, Jan 10, Feb 7, March 7 (Capitol Visit; official date set once legislative break is scheduled), April 4, May 2, June 7 (Banquet/Graduation Dinner).
Our Vision To foster civic leadership capacity in southwest Missouri.
Our Mission To develop a network of communication, cooperation and community building know-how across the private, public and nonprofit sectors to foster civic engagement, regional awareness, community development, and economic growth in southwest Missouri.
Contact/Application Information For more information, or an application, please visit our web site http://noncredit.missouristate.edu/gold.htm or contact Program Coordinator Robert Stephens at [email protected]. You may also call Registration Services at (417) 836-6660 or(877) 678-2005 toll free.
CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION
Class XI: 2017 - 2018
PERSONAL DATA
Name: ________________________________________ Preferred First Name: ____________
Company/Organization __________________________________________________________
Preferred E-mail: _______________________________________________________________
Preferred Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________
City: __________________________ County: __________________ Zip Code: ___________
Business Phone: ( ) ____________________ Cell Phone: ( )_________________________
Please Indicate any Special Dietary or Health Needs: __________________________________
Present Title or Responsibility: ___________________________________________________
Length of Time with Employer: ___________________________________________________
Supervisor: ___________________________________________________________________
Please be certain that your supervisor/employer approves of your participation in Greater Ozarks Leadership Development.
SESSION DATES FOR 2017 – 2018 CLASS
Classes will meet monthly, on the 1st Wednesday of the month, at locations throughout the region, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Class XI dates are: Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, Jan 10, Feb 7, March 7(Capitol Visit; official date set once legislative break is scheduled), April 4, May 2, June 7 (Banquet/
Graduation Dinner). Session days will cover topics such as Economic Development, Funding Resources, Education, Workforce Development, Infrastructure, Quality of Life, Leadership Skills, and Communications.
REQUIREMENTS
A. Tuition
Tuition is $795 which includes lodging for the overnight session in Jefferson City plus all session meals and class materials. If cost is an issue but you want to participate, please contact the program coordinator about scholarships. Application is due September 20, 2017.
B. Attendance
You will be expected to attend every session. However, if unavoidable, you will be allowed one absence with prior approval of the program coordinator. Those participants who attend seven of the eight class sessions will be awarded a GOLD graduation certificate.
COMMITMENT
If selected, I am willing to attend all sessions and devote the necessary time to be a contributing member of the GOLD class.
Applicant Signature ____________________________________________________
I agree to allow my employee to devote the time necessary to be an active member of Greater Ozarks Leadership Development, if accepted. I agree to pay the $795 tuition for this applicant by September 20, 2017.
Employer/Supervisor Name _______________________________________________
Signature/Title ________________________________________________________
TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Mail or e-mail your completed application by September 20, 2017 to:
GOLD/Attn: Robert Stephens901 S. National, Alum 400 Springfield, MO 65897Phone: (417) 836-8974E-mail: [email protected]
Please do not hesitate to call with questions. –Robert
GOLD Class I through X Alumni
Class I: 2006 - 2007
Rick Batson Aurora Police Department Chief of Police
Mike Bristol Uplync Technologies, Inc. CEO
---- City of Ava Planning & Zoning Commission
Margie Brown B & K Foods, Branson Director of Human Resources
Scott Burton UMB Bank, Monett Assistant Vice President
Travis Cossey City of Nixa City Planner II
Tim Eastin Naught-Naught Insurance, Springfield Broker/Agent Nancy Edson City of Rogersville City Administrator
Terri Fallin Cottey College, Nevada Director of Development
Pam Hedgpeth Republic R-III School District Superintendent
Linda Jane Hill Ozark Electric Cooperative, Nixa Account Executive
Robert Hite Hickory County Philanthropist/Community Volunteer
Crista Hogan Springfield Metropolitan Bar Assoc. Executive Director
Jane Hood Mt. Vernon Economic Development Director
Mary Ann Johnston The Kitchen, Springfield Director of Development
Doug Marrs Great Southern Bank, Nixa Vice President of Operations
--- City of Nixa Mayor
Suzy McElmurry Chamber of Commerce, Monett Executive Director
Angie Mullings Chamber of Commerce, Pleasant Hope Executive Director
Vicki Sandberg Stockton R-I School District Superintendent
Frank Schoneboom City of Branson Assistant City Administrator
Judy Stainback City of Battlefield Mayor
David Stokely Stokely Farms, Republic Business Owner/Community Activist
Frank Washburn Barry County County Commissioner
Class II: 2007 - 2008
Steve Biermann Ozarks Technical Community College Dean of Administration/Richwood
Larry Buckner Lighthouse Ministries Minister
Jeff Byrd Sho-Me Power Electric, Marshfield Account Specialist
Catherine Goodnight Evans & Dixon, LLC, Springfield Attorney
Debbie Hickey City of Battlefield Alderman
Kathy Kesler Chamber of Commerce, Buffalo President
Janice Lorrain City of Ava City Administrator
Rorie Orgeron The Kitchen, Springfield Executive Director
John Rice City of Mt. Vernon City Administrator
Gloria Roling Walton Construction, Springfield Director of Business/Community Dev.
Jeff Seifried Chamber of Commerce/OREP Manager of Regional Development
Jim Lightner Peoples Bank of the Ozarks, Nixa Vice President of Lending
Brenda Yakle Great Southern Bank, Lebanon Bank Manager
Richard Ashe Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown Attorney, Branson office
Jeff Daugherty Courtesy Auto, Nixa Owner
Linda Daugherty Nixa R II School District School Board Member
Crystal Richerson Chamber of Commerce, Branson Director of Member Services
Debbie Wikowsky Chamber of Commerce, Lebanon President
King Coltrin Great River Engineering, Springfield Senior Engineer
Class III: 2008 - 2009
Timothy Baum Assemblies God Theological Seminary Information Technology Coordinator
Roger Berg Scott Consulting Engineers, Springfield Civil Engineer
Bill Bryan Merrill Lynch, Springfield Financial Advisor
Bryan Cruse Davis Properties, Springfield Commercial Property Manager
Cheryl Griffeth Walton Construction Co. Springfield Estimator
Noelle Harmon City of Aurora Director of Economic Development
Bruce R. Hess City of Battlefield City Administrator
Tracy K. Holle City of Cassville Mayor
Jerany Jackson Great River Engineering, Springfield Landscape Architect
John Jungmann Monett R-1 Schools Superintendent
Aaron Kruse City of Battlefield Alderman
Dan McMillan City of Marshfield City Administrator
Michael Pessina Olsson Associates, Springfield Project Engineer
Dennis Pyle City of Monett City Administrator
Sandra CH Smith Springfield Regional Arts Council Executive Director
Cindy Stephens Ozarks Technical Comm. College Chief Administrative Officer
Walter Jackson Tough, Sr. Spring City Revitalization Group Economic Developer
Sharon Whitehill Gray Chamber of Commerce, Nixa President
Class IV: 2009 - 2010
Amanda White Quality Assurance Specialist Alternative Opportunities
Rob Dixon Executive Director Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce
Bob Nichols Executive Director Tri-State Water Resource Coalition
Chris VanWey Regional Director Community Services Alternative Opportunities
Cindy Davies Regional Director MO Dept. of Natural Resources
Connie Johnson Small business owner Horsecreek Tree Farm
Craig Jones Community Dev/Downtown Revitalize City of Neosho
Daphne Pevahouse Accounting Manager City of Neosho
Dave Roling Division Manager Emery Sapp & Sons
Dave Eden Mayor/Pharmacist City of Mt. Vernon
Dawn Busick Director OTC’s Center for Workforce Dev.
Gail Noggle Planning and Development Director City of Republic
Jim Oman U.S. Director, Chief Development The Rainbow Network
Joan Westfall Executive Director Christian Action Ministries
John Forrester Vice President Scott Consulting
Josie Boch GIS Manager Great River Engineering
Julie Lewis City Clerk City of Nevada
Kelly Tillery Director of Quality Management Alternative Opportunities
Lynette Dilbeck Deputy Director of Economic Dev. City of Cassville
Matt Keener Operations Manager Watershed Committee of the Ozarks
Paul Satterwhite Attorney/Partner Husch Blackwell Sanders, LLP
Richard Page Superintendent Neosho Public Schools
Richard Quint President, Springfield Division Walton Construction
Rhonda Headland Community Conservationist MO Dept. of Conservation
Sarah Tilley Director of Corporate Compliance Alternative Opportunities
Seth Barrett V.P. Heritage State Bank/City Council Heritage State Bank
Trudi Scott Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jordan Valley Comm. Health Ctr.
Dave Dixon Professor/Director Ctr. Research Service Missouri State University
Class V: 2010 – 2011
Garrett Anderson City of Branson Economic Development Director Stacy Bergmann City of Springfield Professional Engineer, Public Works
Cara Borneman City of Ozark Administrative Projects Director
Chris Carson Carson-Mitchell, Inc Senior Project Manager
Cynthia Collins Missouri Career Center Workforce Development Specialist
Rick Cook Seneca R-7 School District Superintendent
Vince Crunk City of Springfield Co-Director, Public Information Dept.
Guy Eakins Great River Associates Vice President
Jason Haynes City of Springfield City Traffic Engineer
Richard Henson Clever R-5 School District Superintendent
Melissa Higbie Esterly, Schneider Assoc. Project Architect
Nora Houdyshell City of Neosho Assistant City Clerk
Kirk Manlove City of Springfield Lieutenant - Patrol Commander
Ron Mersch City of Bolivar City Administrator
Ryan Owen Rainbow Network U.S. Director
Brian Phillips City of Springfield Lieutenant, Traffic Section Commander
Debbie Shanz-Hart Sustainable Housing Solutions Owner
Jason Sivils Great River Associates Structural Department Manager
Gene Stanton City of Mt. Vernon Director of Public Works
Mike Stout Missouri State University Professor of Sociology
T.J. Whatley Olsson Assoc. Project Manager
Todd Wagner City of Springfield Principal Storm Water Engineer, Public Works
Kelly Wood Missouri State University Professor & Depart. Head/ Communications
Class VI: 2011 – 2012
Ty Alexander Terracon Consultants Geotechnical Engineer/Office Manager David Ames UGL Services Vice President
Kristy Bork City of Springfield Internal Auditor
Mike Brothers Greene County Health Department Public Information Administrator
Eric Claussen City of Springfield Traffic Signal Coordinator/Engineer
Sherry Coker Ozarks Technical Community College Executive Director/Workforce Dev. Center
Brent Davis Toth & Associates Structural Engineer
Doug Durrington City of Springfield Environmental Compliance
Benjy Fenske Clever School District Principal
Denise Gibson Ozark Food Harvest Director of Development & Communications
Mike Goldenberg City of Battlefield/business owner Alderman/Entrepreneur
Kelly Green City of Springfield Plant Superintendent
Dori Grinder Ozark Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Martin Gugel City of Springfield Co-Director City Traffic/Engineer
Chris Hopkins City of Billings Treasurer
Joel Hornickel City of Branson Senior Planner
Jerry Jesky Olsson Associates Project Engineer
Jeff Jochems Ozarks Technical Community College President, Richwood Valley Campus
Lisa Knutzen Community Foundation of the Ozarks Chair of CFO affiliate
Jim Krischke City of Republic City Administrator
Robert Marsh Fordland Clinic Executive Director
Rosa Maria Mejia Missouri State University Endowed Professor of Hispanic Assimilation
Kristin Pattinson Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources Drinking Water Compliance Unit Chief
Melissa Payne City Utilities of Springfield Supervisor, Facilities Services
Roddy Rogers City Utilities of Springfield Manager of Water Treatment and Supply
Beth Anne West City of Battlefield City Clerk
Robert Willenbrink Missouri State University Department Head, Theatre and Dance
Shawn Williams Springfield Police Department Sergeant/Supervisor of Patrol Squad
Class VII: 2013 – 2014Joel Alexander City Utilities of SpringfieldMarc Cerce City of Battlefield City of Battlefield Alderman Clay Dodson TerraconBrandon Freeman Trekk Design Group Project/Office ManagerQuinton Hamp City of BattlefieldRich Horton Horton Electric Business OwnerJason Jolley Missouri State University Dept. Head of Modern & Classical LanguagesErrin Kemper City of SpringfieldRoger Lile City of Springfield Professional Engineer - ITSSgt Tom Luellen Springfield Police Department Police OfficerFrank Miller Missouri Department of Transportation District Planning ManagerStephanie Perkins PROMO Deputy DirectorDane Seiler CJW Transportation Project EngineerMax Springer City of Mount VernonAlia Stowers Greene County Pretrial Services Director of Pretrial ServicesSgt.Chris Wells Springfield Police Department Police OfficerLarry Woods Greene County Emergency Management Deputy Director, Emergency Management Nancy Yendes City of Springfield
Communications & Community Relations
Assistant City Attorney
City Administator
Assistant Director of Environmental Services
City of Battlefield Alderman
Project Professional
Class VIII: 2014-2015 Darron Acklin City of Battlefield City Alderman
Kenneth Brown Missouri State University Department Head
David Cornelison Missouri State University Department Head
Jennifer Duzan City of Springfield Environmental Services Environmental Technician
Derek Fraley BancorpSouth Vice President—Commercial Banking
June Huff Southwest Missouri Office on Aging Director of Community Outreach
Marianne Landers Banks City of Springfield Assistant City Attorney
Doug Earl Marsh Royal Rangers International Director
Andrew Mueller Missouri Department of Transportation Assistant District Engineer
Mary Jane Pardue Missouri State University Department Head
Mark Roberts HM Risk SVP Managing Director
Mary Ann Rojas Springfield - Dept. of Workforce Development Director
Zim Schwartze City of Springfield 911 Communications Director
Scott Umbarger Springfield Police Department Lieutenant, Training Section Commander
Shawn Wahl Missouri State University Department Head
Greg Wheelen Springfield Police Department Lieutenant, SRT, Community Services Section
Jennifer Williams Missouri Department of Transportation Customer Relations Manager
Class IX: 2015-2016 Deanna Allen City of NixaScott E Bachman Missouri Dept. of TransportationSteve Childers City of OzarkJim B Fels TerraconJill Finney City of NixaDonna K Fishel Parkview High SchoolRick Gardner City of OzarkKay Greenlee Missouri Work Assistance Chris Harville Mid-Missouri BankBruce Hinkston City of SpringfieldCindi L Koenneker City of Springfield - MO Career CenterMichael Lucas Springfield Police DepartmentJacob Marler City of Ash GroveShannon Neely City of Mount VernonCurt C Ringgold Springfield Police DepartmentBrian Swearengin City of Ash GroveAdam Toth Toth & Associates, Inc. Steve Walensky City of Cassville
Class X: 2016-2017