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Leadership Kenosha

 
The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce, Kenosha County UW-Extension and a consortium of business, education, community and non-profit leaders have teamed together to develop and deliver a program designed to elevate your leadership skills and abilities to new heights. To learn more about the program, please follow the links below:
 website

 2012 – 2013 Class

January 2013 Leadership Kenosha Newsletter

 

2013 – 2014 Class

We are accepting applications for the 2013-14 class.
For more information contact Tedi Winnett at tedi.winnett@ces.uwex.edu
Please complete the requested information and fax, mail, or email us your application. Scholarships are available for those candidates who demonstrate a clear need for such assistance. Each participant is expected to contribute a minimum of $250 toward their tuition. If you wish to apply for tuition assistance, please attach a separate letter explaining the reason for and the amount of your request. Applicants will be informed of acceptance. If you have any questions about the program or the application, please call 262-857-1945.
 
 Team Projects
Every year, area businesses and organizations submit project proposals for Leadership Kenosha participants to work on in teams. Participants may choose a project that complements their passion and/or a project that offers them a skill building experience. Projects are completed between October and May, and teams are expected to spend some time to meet and work on their projects outside of the Leadership Kenosha program days.
 
 Steering Committee
Committee Position Committee Member Organization
Chairperson: Patricia Demos Kenosha Unified School District
Vice Chairperson: Jason Pruitt Carthage College
Secretary: Heidi Skokut Aurora Medical Center
Alumni Chairperson: Kimmberly Peters  Kenosha County Workforce Development
Youth Leadership Kenosha Chair: Vacant  
KACC Board Liaison: Vacant  
Marketing/Recruitment Co-Chairpersons: Heidi Skokut
Matt Nelson		 Aurora Medical Center
Suite Imagery, LLC
Scholarship Fund Development Chairperson: Debbie Schwandt Kenosha County Workforce Development
  Edwin Clark Gateway Technical College
  Mike Evert  Kenosha Wal-Mart Store
  Gary Fisher Jay-Bee Collision Repair
  Crista Kruse  UW-Parkside
  Anderson Lattimore Kenosha Unified School District
  Lou Molitor Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce
  Kimberly Thies ELCA Urban Outreach Center
  William (Bill) Whyte Gateway Technical College
  Tedi Winnett UW-Extension
 Leadership Kenosha Committee Membership
Marketing / Recruitment
Committee 		Scholarship Fund
Development
Committee 		Alumni
Committee		 Policy
Committee		 Youth Leadership
Committee
Heidi Skokut &
Matt Nelson
Co-Chairpersons		 Debbie Schwandt, Chairperson Kimmberly Peters, Chairperson Tedi Winnett, Chairperson

 Vacant
Chairperson
Bryan Hughes Trudy Biehn Greg Huss Pat Demos  
  Kimmberly Peters Nyles Jackson Jason Pruit  
  Roberta Puntillo Raiana Mearns    
  Mary Spence      
  Kimberly Thies      
  Tedi Winnett      
The Steering Committee conducts the affairs of Leadership Kenosha and provides oversight for the program.The Marketing/Recruitment Committee recruits participants and markets Leadership Kenosha as a leadership training opportunity to individuals, employers and organizations.The Scholarship Fund Development Committee is responsible for soliciting donations, seeking sponsors and applying for external funding for scholarships.The Alumni Committee works to foster continual involvement of Leadership Kenosha alumni.The Policy Committee develops guiding policies for the efficient and effective operation of the Leadership Kenosha program.
 Contact Information
If you have any questions about Leadership Kenosha, please contact Tedi Winnett, Kenosha County UW-Extension at tedi.winnett@ces.uwex.edu or (262) 857-1945.