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 RStephens@MissouriState.edu. 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: RStephens@MissouriState.edu

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