Leadership Northwest Missouri

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DATE:   January 30, 2023
CONTACT:  Deb Powers, Executive Director

24 Regional Participants Begin Leadership Northwest Missouri Program

Twenty-four women and men make up the 2023 class of Leadership Northwest Missouri, an annual series of sessions that bring together existing and emerging leaders from throughout a 19-county region to discover and sharpen their leadership skills, explore regional issues, and build a network of contacts throughout Northwest Missouri.

The 2023 class began with a two-day retreat, January 18 and 19, at Conception Abbey. The participants will gather monthly for day-long sessions in varied locations throughout the region. The series concludes with a July 13 graduation celebration in Hamilton, Missouri.

Members of the 2023 class and the 14 counties they represent are: Jenna Keyes, Andrew County; Brooke Vette, Melissa Williamson, Kamron Woodring, Atchison County; Alexander Murray, Carrie Watkins, April Wood, Buchanan County; Dr. John Nab, Caldwell County; Jeffrey Martin, Carroll County; Chad Howerton, Clinton County; RaCail King, Daviess County; Laura Almquist, Shawna Dye, Gentry County; Cole Soptic, Becky Vandevender, Grundy County; Sarah Williamson, Harrison County; Lee Ann Blazer, Adam Summers, Holt County; Kerry Savage, Livingston County; Lisa Colson, Mercer County; DeAnn Davison, Kelsi Meyer, Ian Myers, Dr. Machelle Skinner, Nodaway County.

Leadership Northwest Missouri has become the catalyst for identifying, training and connecting the leaders of our region and is a pathway for effective leadership for generations to come. There is a deliberate focus on fostering a sense of ownership for the region – that we have interdependent roles and we depend on each other for the progress and success of Northwest Missouri.

Comments from some of our 2023 participants:

“I am excited to see my Leadership grow over the next several months.”
Shawna Dye, Gentry County

“LNWMO was such an amazing experience. Not only do you get to learn more about leadership and yourself, you get to meet a group of amazing people. Deb, Tim, The Board, and most importantly your class. You immediately form a new family upon walking into the doors, a family that will be sure to last a life time. I highly recommend this opportunity to anyone.”
Cole Soptic, Grundy County

“What an amazing experience! Meeting my classmates and sharing experiences with them was truly something so special – you truly come as strangers and leave as family. I look forward to being able to see everyone each month, catch up and continue to grow and share.”
Carrie Watkins, Buchanan County

“Our two-day retreat was an amazing experience that I’d recommend to anyone no matter their employment role. I have been able to apply what I’ve learned to my career and my personal life.”
Becky Vandevender, Grundy County

A big thank you to our Platinum Level Sponsor BTC Bank. BTC Bank is a community bank founded in 1919 with headquarters in Bethany, Missouri. Since 1919, they’ve grown to include 22 branch locations across Missouri and Iowa. BTC Bank is proud to call the following communities home: Albany, Beaman, Bethany, Boonville, Buffalo, Cameron, Carrollton, Chillicothe, Columbia, Fayette, Gallatin, Gilman City, Hardin, Jamesport, Maysville, Oregon, Osborn, Pattonsburg, Salisbury, Trenton, and Lamoni (IA). BTC Bank is agriculturally minded, service oriented and driven to strengthen the communities it serves. BTC safeguards the assets of its customers by creating a strong financial base through sound loans, investments and quality service.

Please contact Deb Powers for information on Leadership Northwest Missouri.  http://www.leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org

DATE:   September 13, 2022
CONTACT:  Deb Powers, Executive Director

LEADERSHIP NORTHWEST MISSOURI RECRUITING FOR 2023 CLASS

St. Joseph – Leadership Northwest Missouri continues to offer opportunities to lead, connect and grow within the Northwest Missouri region. They are looking for the right men and women to fill its 2023 class, promising those who join an experience they’ll never forget. Eight days over a seven-month period is the commitment, but the results are worth so much more. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2022.

Often, seminars offer tips on leadership and networking, but Leadership Northwest Missouri is different. This program provides a localized experience, offering leadership training, education on hot topics in the region, and access to a well-connected network of contacts. Here is what some of the 2022 class participants have to say about their experience:

“Leadership Northwest Missouri offers one of the most unique experiences for leaders in our region. Like many, I thought Leadership Northwest Missouri would be like other leadership conferences or retreats I have attended. I thought I would take a leap of faith because other leaders had informed me that the sessions were beneficial. I assumed my time in these sessions would be formed around lectures and thought-provoking questions with little fun or collaboration. However, my initial thoughts were dispelled on the first day. We laughed, and we learned about others’ strengths and weaknesses. And we learned traits that would make us not only good leaders in our profession but good leaders in our communities. The stage was set for collaboration and fun. And fun we had! Each month we would meet with our class to discuss our personal and professional challenges and address strategies we could implement to aid our roles. These class sessions are not the traditional leadership lectures; Tim is AMAZING and integrates fun and learning every step of the way! While we addressed personal and professional challenges, we were also allowed to understand the strengths and challenges of various Northwest counties. The skills and relationships we have built through our course sessions together will impact all of us. Changes can be made if you are willing to take a leap of faith! So, what are you waiting for, take the leap!”
Brooke McAtee, Ph.D., RN; Maryville/Nodaway County

“Leadership Northwest Missouri is more than leadership classes and networking. It’s a place to grow as a whole person (personally, professionally, emotionally, etc.). Prior to classes beginning, I was burnt out, stressed, and needing something more out of life but could not quite put my finger on it. Fast-forward seven months and I’m excited about my life and new opportunities that have been made possible by the encouragement and support that I’ve received from Dr. Tim, Deb, classmates, and alumni.”
Kendra Pickering, RDN, LDN; Sheridan/Worth County

The 2023 class will begin with a two-day retreat at Conception Abbey, January 18 and 19, led by Tim Crowley, Ph.D., a national speaker on personal and professional development. Day-long monthly classes will follow in various communities throughout our 19-county region, (Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Sullivan and Worth), with the class graduation scheduled for July 13, 2023. 

Class participants will come away with a new outlook on the workplace, enhanced leadership skills, hands-on team building exercises, communication and motivational skills, and so much more. To create an effective experience, Leadership Northwest Missouri will limit the number of class participants. The deadline to apply is November 1. Please contact Deb Powers if you have questions, debdpowers@gmail.com. An application is available to download at:  https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org/program-information

DATE: September 6, 2022         
CONTACT: Deb Powers, Executive Director

Leadership Northwest Missouri Receives Charitable Gifts

Leadership Northwest Missouri is grateful to have recently received two charitable gifts. One from The Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Trust, US Bank, N.A. Trustee, in the amount of $4,500, and one from a Private Foundation donor in the amount of $7,000.

These funds will greatly assist with sustaining our mission to build, strengthen and inspire leaders through training and networking experiences. Alumni numbering 460 have benefited from Leadership Northwest Missouri. Effective leadership is vital to the future prosperity of Northwest Missouri and charitable donations enable us to present a high-quality program to a new group of regional leaders each year.

Leadership Northwest Missouri is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org   

Courtney Jimenez, Assistant Vice President/Trust Officer, U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, presented checks to the Leadership Northwest Missouri Board of Directors.

DATE: August 29, 2022         
CONTACT: Shane Lynch, Event Coordinator

Leadership Northwest Music Jam drew approximately 225 attendees and raised nearly $9,500 for the leadership organization.

Country music recording artist, Ryan Griffin, and local Trenton resident, Charlie Bacon, drew a crowd of approximately 225 attendees to the Leadership Northwest Music Jam on Saturday night.   All ticket proceeds benefited the Leadership Northwest Missouri program and raised $9,451 for the organization.   

The show was hosted for the second year at Black Silo Winery in Trenton, MO on Saturday, August 27.   Smoked Iguana and 50 Grams Foods provided food trucks for dinner options.

“This year’s Leadership Northwest Music Jam event hit all the right notes,” said Rachel Davidson, LNWMO’s Past President. “The event’s committee produced an excellent event, and it was incredible to see so many generous businesses and individuals committed to developing leaders in our region.”

Leadership Northwest Missouri would like to thank the attendees for supporting the music event for a second year.  Also, a very special thank you to all the sponsors for their ongoing generosity and support for the event and organization.   Leadership Northwest Music Jam had 31 sponsors from the Northwest Region, which increased from 21 sponsors for last year’s fundraising event. 

Sponsors of Leadership Northwest Music Jam include:

Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center were the Premier Platinum and presenting sponsors for the second year.

Platinum level sponsors are:  Black Silo Winery, Regional Radio, K4C Premier Cottages, Northwest Missouri State University Nursing Program, Marcia J Cox, ASM, Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance/Princeton Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, LLC, Carroll County Memorial Hospital, and Smithfield Foods.

Gold level sponsors are:  North Central Missouri College, BTC Bank, Northwest Health Services, Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC, and CFM Insurance.

Silver level sponsors are:  Dillon Harp – State Farm Agent, Ron Dougan Agency, Trenton Hy-Vee, No Creek Properties, LLC, Broker Direct Ag Chemicals, Main Street Mercantile, Citizens Bank & Trust, Cameron Regional Medical Center, LNWMO Alumni Class of 2001, Tim Crowley Leadership Group, and Cobblestone Inn & Suites.

Bronze level sponsors are:  Century 21 Team Elite, Landes Farms, Landes Oil, Inc., Trenton Abstract & Title Company, Dynamic Tax and Accounting, Farmers State Bank, and Main Street Trenton – TDIA.

Leadership Northwest Missouri (LNWMO) is a program for community leaders interested in the regional growth of Northwest Missouri through high-quality training and networking opportunities.  Participants are selected from the nineteen counties of the Northwest region and there are currently 460 alumni members that have benefited from this program.  Leadership Northwest Missouri is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Other upcoming Leadership Northwest Missouri events include a Stewards of Children training and a Leadership Summit titled “Fill Your Cup.”  For more information, please visit  https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org/events-class-sessions/

Leadership Northwest Missouri is currently recruiting for the Class of 2023.  An application can be found at https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org/.  The application deadline is Tuesday, November 1.  For more information about Leadership Northwest Missouri, please visit the website.

DATE: July 26, 2022         
CONTACT: Deb Powers, Executive Director

Leadership Northwest Missouri Class of 2022 Graduates 20 from the Region

Leadership Northwest Missouri recently held their 2022 graduation ceremony in Jamesport at the AV Spillman Event Center. The celebration began with a welcome by Emcee, Rachel Davidson, LNWMO Board President and 2019 LNWMO alum. Marsha Martin, Class of 2022, blessed the group with an invocation prior to dinner. Brooke McAtee and Kendra Pickering, members of the Class of 2022, reflected on their class year sharing memorable moments, followed by a video presentation created by Brittany Higgins, Class of 2022. Dr. Tim Crowley shared uplifting leadership thoughts to all in attendance. Randy Mendenhall, Board Finance Member and 2020 LNWMO alum, thanked all Program Sponsors-Affiliate: Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri; Platinum: BTC Bank; Gold: Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri; Silver: Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Farmers State Bank, Hedrick Medical Center/Wright Memorial Hospital, Mosaic Health System and Northwest Missouri State University; Bronze: Carroll County Memorial Hospital, Commerce Bank/St. Joseph, Nodaway Valley Bank and St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce.

Courtney Jimenez, Board President Elect and 2020 LNWMO alum, recognized retiring board members: Jenna Carlock, Albany; Rachel Davidson, Norborne; Ashley Swartz, Bethany; and Brenda Williams, St. Joseph. LNWMO is honored to welcome new board members: Matt Barry, Gladstone; Melissa Birdsell, St. Joseph; Lesley Delaney, Chillicothe; and Kendra Pickering, Sheridan.

Rachel Davidson presented the Leadership Northwest Missouri Citizenship Award for 2022 to Jackie Cochenour, Director of the Northwest Missouri Children’s Advocacy Task Force in Maryville, MO. Jackie, her husband and the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office saw a need in Northwest Missouri for protecting and advocating for children and wrote a grant to secure funding. Jackie secured overwhelming support from the Nodaway County Commissioners to provide a physical location for the task force and recently opened the doors to the new center. Within her role, Jackie meets with victims as a forensic interviewer, works directly with school districts and their communities to reduce violence, partners with local community organizations and agencies to serve children and families, educates the community on prevention and protecting children from sexual abuse, and provides our region’s school districts with trainings for staff and 6-12^th grade students on sexual abuse prevention and active bystanding. She is also an alum of the LNWMO Class of 2019.

Rachel Davidson presented each of the 20 graduating class members a plaque for completing the program. Graduates from the 2022 class, “Moving Forward,” represented the following Northwest Missouri Counties-Atchison County: Amy Alexander; Buchanan County: Kasi Norris; Carroll County: Abbie Backes, Brittany Higgins; Clay County, Matt Barry; DeKalb County: Amy Ford; Gentry County: Marissa Spillman; Grundy County: Scott Sharp; Harrison County: Ashton Vandivert; Holt County: Jeremy Jackson, Curtis Prussman; Livingston County: Jim Skipper, Corinne Watts; Nodaway County: Kelli Hagey, Marsha Martin, Brooke McAtee, Brett White; Sullivan County: Joni Oaks; Worth County: Meggan Brown, Kendra Pickering.

A special thank you to the Graduation Planning Committee from the Class of 2021: Katelyn Addison, Marcia Cox, Lesley Delaney, Jake Forsythe, Shane Lynch and Jenna Stevens.

Leadership Northwest Missouri is a leadership development program designed to bring together participants from throughout a 19-county region to build, strengthen and inspire leaders through training and networking experiences. This class began in January and continued through July with monthly sessions in various Northwest Missouri communities. Classes during the 2022 class year were held in Conception, St. Joseph, King City, Princeton, Hamilton and Carrollton. Each session contained instruction on various leadership skills, in-depth examination of various issues facing the region and hands-on exercises. In addition to entrepreneurship, other regional issues that were addressed included quality of life, youth empowerment, infrastructure, recreation, agriculture, workforce development, team empowerment, healthcare, mental health, regional awareness, regional vitality, and education.

DATE: July 22, 2022         
CONTACT: Deb Powers, Executive Director

Leadership Northwest Missouri is grateful to have recently received a charitable gift from The Harold P. Dugdale Charitable Trust, US Bank, N.A. Trustee, in the amount of $3,000. These funds will greatly assist with sustaining our mission to build, strengthen and inspire leaders through training and networking experiences.

Leadership Northwest Missouri is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org       

Courtney Jimenez, Assistant Vice President/Trust Officer, U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, presented a check to members of the Leadership Northwest Missouri Board of Directors.

DATE:   February 21, 2022
CONTACT:  Deb Powers, Executive Director

Leadership Northwest Missouri is grateful to have recently received a charitable gift from the Patterson Family Foundation in the amount of $2,000. These funds will greatly assist with sustaining our mission to build, strengthen and inspire leaders through training and networking experiences.

The Patterson Family Foundation is a family-led foundation extending the legacy of Neal and Jeanne Patterson. They strive to help lift up rural communities through health care, education, economic opportunity, and beyond. Their mission is “Advancing health care, education, and strengthening communities, particularly in rural areas.”

Leadership Northwest Missouri is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org

DATE:   October 26, 2021
CONTACT:  Kate Bonderer

Leadership Summit Held at Bethany Community Gym

Bethany Community Gym hosted Leadership Northwest Missouri on Thursday, October 14, 2021, for a “Fill Your Cup” leadership summit. Twenty-Four alumni of Leadership Northwest Missouri and their guests had a day of professional development and leadership building exercises. The event was organized by the 2021 Leadership Northwest Missouri class to “Recharge, Re-engage and Recruit.” Brian Carter, Bethany Chamber of Commerce President offered a welcome to Bethany, Patrick Miller, LNWMO Class of 2015, provided the group with a regional success story and Shelbi Davis, University of Missouri Medical Student, provided information and resources about the ongoing opioid epidemic. Dr. Tim Crowley followed as the keynote speaker.

Leadership Northwest Missouri is a program for community leaders interested in the regional growth of Northwest Missouri through high-quality training and networking opportunities. Participants are selected from the nineteen counties of Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Sullivan and Worth. For More information, visit www.leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org.

DATE:   September 28, 2021
CONTACT:  Shane Lynch, Event Coordinator

First ever Leadership Northwest Music Jam drew approximately 300 attendees and raised over $9,800 for the leadership organization.

Country music recording artist, Sunny Sweeney, and local Trenton resident, Salem Croy, drew a crowd of approximately 300 attendees to the first ever Leadership Northwest Music Jam on Saturday night.   All ticket proceeds benefited the Leadership Northwest Missouri program and raised $9,881 for the organization.   

The show was hosted at Black Silo Winery in Trenton, MO on Saturday, September 25.   Smoked Iguana and 50 Grams Foods provided food trucks for dinner options.

“I hope the Music Jam becomes an annual event.  It was a wonderful opportunity to re-connect with Leadership Northwest alumni, enjoy some good food and listen to fantastic music with great friends.” says Dr. Kristen Alley, LNWMO Board of Directors.  She adds, “Sunny and Salem were incredible, the weather was perfect, and the fellowship was exceptional.  It was great to see a variety of people, young and old, socializing and having such an enjoyable evening.  This is what makes our local, small communities so special.  Our newest alumni did a fabulous job organizing this event.  They set the bar high for future classes and really demonstrated why we call our part of Missouri the Great Northwest!”

Leadership Northwest Missouri would like to thank the attendees for supporting the music event and the organization.  Also, a very special thank you to all the sponsors for their overwhelming generosity and support for the event.

Sponsors of Leadership Northwest Music Jam include: Platinum level sponsors – Black Silo Winery, Regional Radio, K4C Premier Cottages, North Central Missouri College, Smithfield, Northwest Health Services, and Northwest Missouri State University Nursing Program;  Gold level sponsors – BTC Bank, Main Street Mercantile, Marcia J Cox, ASM, Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance, and Zane and Jordan Jones;  Silver level sponsors – Carroll County Memorial Hospital, Farmers State Bank, Trenton HyVee, Weldon Builders & Construction, and Cobblestone Inn & Suites of Trenton;  Bronze level sponsors – Dillon Harp – State Farm Agent, Main Street Trenton – TDIA, Century 21 Team Elite and, Jennee Gregory.

Leadership Northwest Missouri (LNWMO) is a program for community leaders interested in the regional growth of Northwest Missouri through high-quality training and networking opportunities.  Participants are selected from the nineteen counties of the Northwest region and there are currently 440 alumni members that have benefited from this program.  Leadership Northwest Missouri is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The next Leadership Northwest Missouri event is a Leadership Summit titled “Fill Your Cup,” which will be held in Bethany, MO on Thursday, October 14. 

Leadership Northwest Missouri is currently recruiting for the Class of 2022.  An application can be found at https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org/.  The application deadline is Monday, November 1.  For more information about Leadership Northwest Missouri, please visit the website.

DATE:   July 28, 2021
CONTACT:  Deb Powers, Executive Director

Leadership Northwest Missouri is grateful to have recently received two charitable gifts. One from The Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Trust, US Bank, N.A. Trustee, in the amount of $4,500, and one from The Harold P. Dugdale Charitable Trust, US Bank, N.A. Trustee, in the amount of $2,000. These funds will greatly assist with sustaining our mission to build, strengthen and inspire leaders through training and networking experiences.

Leadership Northwest Missouri is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org       

Courtney Jimenez, Trust Advisor, U.S. Bank Wealth Management, presented checks to members of the Leadership Northwest Missouri Board of Directors.

DATE:   September 23, 2020
CONTACT:  Deb Powers, Executive Director

Leadership Northwest Missouri is grateful to have recently received two charitable gifts. One from The Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Trust, US Bank, N.A. Trustee and one from The Gary G. Taylor Charitable Trust, US Bank, N.A. Trustee, in the amounts of $4,500 each. These funds will greatly assist with sustaining our mission to build, strengthen and inspire leaders through training and networking experiences.

Leadership Northwest Missouri is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org

Courtney Nixon, Trust Officer, U.S. Bank Wealth Management, presented checks to members of the Leadership Northwest Missouri Class of 2020 recently at one of their class sessions.

DATE:   October 22, 2018
CONTACT:  Alicia Endicott, aendicott@mail.ncmissouri.edu

Leadership Summit Held at NCMC

Trenton, MO – North Central Missouri College hosted Leadership Northwest Missouri on Thursday, October 18, 2018, for a “Fill Your Cup” summit.  Eighty-five alumni of Leadership Northwest Missouri and their guests had a day of professional development and leadership building exercises.  The seminar was organized by the 2018 Leadership Northwest Missouri class to “Recharge, Re-engage and Recruit”.  Dr. Tim Crowley facilitated the discussions and a leadership panel Q&A with regional leaders that included,  Marcia Cunningham – Brookfield Area Growth Partnership, Program Coordinator; Greg McDanel – Maryville, City Manager; Phillip Ray – Grundy County Presiding Commissioner – Elect, & NCMDA Board of Directors; Steve Schieber – CEO of Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe and Interim CEO of Wright Memorial Hospital, Trenton; Annette Weeks – Director of Center for Entrepreneurship, Craig School of Business & Technology, MWSU.

Leadership Northwest Missouri is a program for community leaders interested in the regional growth of Northwest Missouri through high-quality training and networking opportunities.  Participants are selected from the nineteen counties of Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Sullivan and Worth.

DATE: September 1, 2016
CONTACT: Ben White, President; Staci Baker, President Elect

LEADERSHIP NORTHWEST MISSOURI AFFILIATES WITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSOURI
Leadership Northwest Missouri is pleased to announce their affiliation with Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri.  They are a great organization for LNWMO to affiliate with.  Community Foundation’s vision is “To be a national leader in regional collaboration creating the culture which results in increased philanthropy and prosperity.” Their vivid description: “Northwest Missouri is known for its vibrant home towns with extraordinary citizens who invest in and care about the prosperity of their region. Through regional collaboration the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri fosters grass roots innovation and economic vibrancy in communities. We believe our success in the future is based on our work today.”

Leadership Northwest Missouri mirrors Community Foundation’s efforts in our region, providing the fit needed to continue to grow our communities now and in the future. Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri covers 18 of our 19 counties in Northwest Missouri.  This change will provide continuity of the program as the board continues to look at potential growth for Leadership Northwest Missouri. “Our partnership with Community Foundation is invaluable and our visions for the future of Northwest Missouri are very similar. This affiliation made sense on so many levels. Their resources will be a huge asset to our organization, and we look forward to working with them to better the Great Northwest,”  President Ben White said. Our “physical” office/mailing address is now:  1006 West St. Maartens Drive, Suite B, St. Joseph, MO 64506.

In addition to this new partnership, LNWMO is pleased to share that Deb Powers has been hired by Leadership Northwest Missouri to continue as Executive Director.  President Elect Staci Baker said, “We are very excited that Deb accepted LNWMO’s proposal.  We are blessed to have her.  She does an amazing job keeping things on track and maintaining the organization of the program.  With her knowledge and enthusiasm, LNWMO will continue to foster leadership development and growth throughout our Region.”  https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org/board-of-directors