"Heading into Leadership Springfield I didn’t quite know what to expect. But the last nine months have been among the best of my career. I am sure previous classes have been good, but I can’t believe any class has been more diverse, creative and representative of the talent and leadership that Springfield has in its workforce. I feel the contacts I have made will benefit my employer, my community and me."

-Randy Stewart, supervisor of financial information systems, Associated Electric Cooperative Inc., Class XIX

Academy

Chair: Alina Lehnert

The Academy Committee develops and presents a leadership program for high school students who attend the Springfield R-12 high schools or high schools located within the Springfield city limits. If the student changes schools following the retreat, he/she may continue to participate in the program.