Class of 2023 | LEADERSHIP WICHITA
Photos by NIKOLE BABB
Leadership Wichita is an immersive program that empowers local achievers by inspiring them to take on more significant roles within the community.
Over the span of five months, participants can step out of their comfort zones and walk in the shoes of emergency responders, local school principals and more. Guided by influential community and business leaders, these interactive sessions provide a unique opportunity for participants to gain firsthand knowledge of important matters that resonate with them.
Since its inception in 1983, Leadership Wichita has produced nearly 1,000 graduates, including dedicated individuals from the business, government, and military sectors.
Meet the members of the Leadership Wichita Class of 2023.
Nicole Alexander
Nicole Alexander Co
Owner
Bobby Berry
Wichita State University
Assistant Dean for Diversity and Outreach, College of Applied Studies
Tanya Bulluck
Child Start, Inc.
Executive Director
Matt Byrum
Hutton
Architect / Team Leader
Angela Cassette
Music Theatre Wichita
Managing Director
Renee Chaloupka
Thrive Restaurant Group
Director of People Experience
Brandon Converse
The Converse Team
President & Financial Consultant
Scott Elpers
Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Suzy Finn
Wichita Public Schools
Marketing & Strategic Partnerships Supervisor
Mandy Fouse
WSU Tech
Director of Public Relations & Marketing
Travis Francis
Ascension Via Christi Health
Director Operations
Brandon Gaide
Sevenfold
Principal
Alex Hamel
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
HR Generalist
Kristy Hawkins
The Arnold Group
Vice President Business Development & Executive Search
David Hewlett
184th Cyberspace Operations Group
Commander
Misti Hoheisel
Wichita Public Library
Technology Trainer
Wendy Hummell
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office
Health and Wellness Manager
Alex Ibarra
J.P. Weigand & Sons, Inc.
Commercial Broker
Sarah Leslie
Leslie Coffee Co.
owner & barista
Andre J. Mboule Jr.
KAJ Hospitality
Director of Sales
Jennifer Ray
The Monarch
Owner
Laura Ritterbush
Goodwill Industries of Kansas
President & CEO
Ben Sauceda
Kansas Aviation Museum
Executive Director
Tammi Schulte
Fidelity Bank
SVP, Director of Residential Operations
Dawn Shepler
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalition
Executive Director
Kristen Stinnett
Office of the District Attorney Eighteenth Judicial District
Assistant District Attorney
Zach Theademan
Yingling Aviation
Vice President - Support Services
Cecilia Thibault
INTRUST Bank
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategist
Jennifer White
ICT SOS
Executive Director
Stephanie Wise
Street Commercial, Inc.
Broker
Tyler York
Office of US Senator Jerry Moran
District Representative / Director of Creative Media
