A selection committee has picked 15 individuals to be members of the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Pierre Class of 2023.
The program provides the class an opportunity to experience the Pierre and Fort Pierre communities through tours and guest speakers showcasing the various sectors of our local economy. Leadership Pierre is designed for like-minded individuals with an emphasis on collaborative leadership skills and seeking positive change in response to civic, governmental, business and industry challenges in the Pierre/Fort Pierre area.
Leadership Pierre Class of 2023 members are:
- Logan Cowan, Swenson and Cowan Dental
- Grant Flynn, Bachand & Hruska, P.C.
- Jared Fodness, Reinke Gray Wealth Management
- Austin Goss, Dakota News Now
- Caitie Graves, Avera St. Mary’s Hospital
- Karlie Jandel, Farm Credit Services of America
- Davin Johnson, Summit Contracting
- Ross Julson, BankWest
- Lori Langdeaux, Delta Dental
- Mallory Meier, River Cities Public Transit
- Micah Palmer, Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce & Visit Pierre
- Karna Pfeffer, Avera St. Mary’s Hospital
- Angie Tieszen, Leyden and Associates – Ameriprise Financial
- Nick Waters, City of Pierre
- Abby Wright, South Dakota Historical Society Press
Leadership Pierre selection committee chair and 2022 class member Nick Johnson says the program aims to inform, inspire and develop citizens to be stewards of their community. He says hearing from the diverse group of current leaders in our community was very eye opening to the current status and happenings in our community.
Chamber CEO Tia Kafka says Leadership Pierre program is a fun and unique way to develop individual skills and learn about our two wonderful communities. She says she’s confident the participants will walk away from this program with valuable information not only about Pierre and Fort Pierre, but also on becoming a leader in our communities.
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