Greeley, Colorado – The Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the graduation of the 42nd class of Leadership Weld County (LWC), recognizing 33 emerging leaders who have completed the nine-month immersive leadership development program.
For more than 40 years, Leadership Weld County has been committed to ensuring the continuation of knowledgeable and effective leadership in Greeley and Weld County, producing over 1,250 graduates who have gone on to shape the region’s businesses, nonprofits and civic institutions. This year’s class joins that growing legacy.
This class has demonstrated exactly the kind of curiosity, commitment and community-mindedness that defines Leadership Weld County. Watching them grow over these nine months gives me tremendous confidence in the future of our region.
Macy Kovarik, Leadership Weld County Program Director
Director of Workforce Development, Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Weld County – Class of 2026
Carrie Ablin, FNBO
Nate Ainsworth, GH Phipps Construction
Nelvis Alvarez, City of Greeley
Nick Anderson , Bank of Colorado
Krista Bagnall, Greeley Municipal Court
Erin Biwer, Weld County Government
Erin Brady, C3 Real Estate Agent
Kaylin Downour, Kaiser Permanente
David Eisenbraun, Weld County Government
Paetyn Fritzler , Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce
Emily Garner, UCHealth Greeley Hospital
Kyle George, EPS Group Inc.
Harshitha Ginne, East Colorado Small Business Development Center
Kevin Halloran, Weld County Sheriff’s Office
Melissa Salazar Hoffner, University of Northern Colorado
Lisa Hudson, Greeley-Evans School District 6
Laura Jones, Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity
Justin Kleinsorge, Doug’s Carpet and Upholstery Care
Denise Kormen, Anderson & Whitney P.C.
Jazz Lee, Elwood Staffing
Maria Miller, Community Grief Center
Kalen Myers, City of Greeley
Rochelle Peth, City of Greeley- Island Grove Regional Park
Ray Salvino, Adams Bank & Trust
Ryan Seastrom, Oxy
Rob Spykstra, Elevation Financial Group of Thrivent
Tarah Stegemann, Allo Fiber
Shawn Sullivan, Elder Construction
Jenna Thompson, SouthState Bank
Kay Thompson, Frontier Academy
Jacqueline Tiley, WHALE, Respite Care
Scotty Vigil, Top Notch Plumbing LLC
Hunter Wilson, Aims Community College
About the Program
Leadership Weld County is an immersive program for emerging leaders, providing them the opportunity to expand their capacity and capabilities to grow and perform in leadership roles within their own organizations. The program is open to professionals across Weld County and the Front Range who want to deepen their understanding of the region.
Programming begins with a focus on individual leadership behaviors through the DiSC® Assessment, which gives participants an intuitive way to understand themselves and others. From there, the class gains a comprehensive understanding of the community and region through sessions covering Healthcare, Economic Development, Public Safety, Education, Manufacturing, Energy, Non-Profit and Transportation delivered through tours, leadership sessions, educational panels, leadership moments and hands-on experiences.
In partnership with the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce, LWC enhances the community by educating participants on pertinent regional issues and industries, building lasting connections among driven peers, and driving positive change through hands-on learning experiences.
Class Project: Building an Alumni Collaborative
As part of their experience, the 42nd class applied the Design Thinking framework to develop the foundation for an alumni collaborative, a new initiative aimed at strengthening connections among the more than 1,250 LWC alumni and creating ongoing opportunities for engagement, mentorship and regional impact. The project reflects the class’s commitment to ensuring that the leadership journey continues well beyond graduation.
More about the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce
For more than one hundred years, the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce has been the leading business organization in the region, representing the interests of more than seven hundred members. With a commitment to business success and community growth, the Chamber continues to innovate and lead with an eye toward the future.
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