Leadership Hays

2024 Leadership Hays Participants pictured above: (left to right): Back row: Tim Greenwood – City of Hays Police Department, Leanna Swart – HaysMed, Graham Dixon – Fort Hays State University, Johnathan Chavira – Astra Bank, Ryan Ruder – Insurance Planning ,Ashley Scheibler – Sunflower Bank, April Green – High Plains Mental Health Center. Middle row: Brenda Martinez – Cloud Storage Corp., Alicia Tripler – Nex-Tech Wireless, Jacob Callaway – Golden Belt Bank, Nancy Vasquez – Nex-Tech, Kayla Hardwick – Commerce Bank, Shavonda Thrower – Mutual of Omaha, Isaiah Schindler – The Chamber in Hays, Kansas, Jennifer Dechant – FHSU Foundation. Front row: Ashley Sheely – Vyve Broadband, Madeline Hutchins – DSNWK, Leah Reed – Platinum Group, LLC, Katie Parson – Heartland Dermatology, Jamie Gittinger – Bank of Hays

2025 Leadership Hays Application Form

Leadership Hays Mission Statement

Improve and strengthen individuals and the Hays community by identifying, inspiring and involving those persons who have displayed a capacity for leadership.

Objectives

Identify and motivate individuals who are committed to leadership and community trusteeship
Acquaint such individuals with the community's continuing needs, challenges and resources
Offer opportunities for participants to explore and strengthen their personal leadership competencies
Develop a format for ongoing communication among emerging and established leaders

Each year, the Leadership Hays class creates a project that benefits children in the Hays community or surrounding area. Leadership Hays is a program of the Chamber in Hays, Kansas and is affiliated with the Kansas Leadership Center. It guides participants through the capacities needed in 21st century leaders. Contact the Chamber at (785) 628-8201 to find out how to register for an upcoming Leadership Hays session.