“I was new to Springfield, and through Leadership Springfield I learned so much about Springfield and the opportunities the community has to offer. I am now involved with the Springfield Public Schools Foundation and its Back to School campaign. I also serve on the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of Dogwood Trails Council. The contacts and friends I made through Leadership Springfield have made it easier for me to get involved in the community.”
-Scott Crise, senior engineer, Associated Electric Cooperative Inc., Class XVI
Board of Directors & Staff
The board of directors manages the business property and affairs of Leadership Springfield, except as otherwise specifically provided by the organization's bylaws. Officers include the president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, and the board consists of no more than 20 members with at least 15 members being graduates of Leadership Springfield.
- Laura Ward-President
- Matt Russell-President Elect
- Marissa Weaver-Secretary
- Joe Page-Treasurer
- Darwin Bickford-Class Committee Chair
- Marci Bowling-Sponsorship/Fundraising Committee Chair
- Jeff Cumley
- Tamara deWild
- Kim Erdel-Communications/PR Chair
- David Hall-Membership Development Committee Co-Chair
- Alina Lehnert-Academy Committee Chair
- Tammy Mast
- Jeremiah Mee
- Jay Titus-Membership Development Committee Co-Chair
- Susie Turner
- Andrew Wells-Past President
- Luke Westerman
Staff
Kim Everest
Administrative Coordinator