Leadership Springfield

We are excited to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors in the 2026-2027 program year!

⭐ Jessie Hughey (Signature Class 41) - SBA Loan Sales Manager at The Bank of Missouri
⭐ Anna Larriu (Academy Class 19, Access Class 18, Signature Class 49) - Regional Marketing Senior Associate at Forvis Mazars
⭐ Dr. Nichole Lemmon (Signature Class 36) - Executive Director, Virtual Learning & Strategic Planning at Springfield Public Schools
⭐ Andrew Walker (Signature Class 50) - Director, Fleet Assets at TransLand Trucking

Join us in celebrating these leaders as they begin their board service this month! We are grateful for their collective impact in our community, and look forward to the perspective and expertise they will bring to our organization.

Learn more about these leaders and meet our 2026-2027 Executive Committee here: https://leadershipspringfield.org/meet-our-2026-incoming-board-members/

What better way to celebrate than a night at the ballpark? 🎓⚾

Last week, the inaugural cohort of GEARS, a custom manufacturing leadership program, celebrated the completion of an incredible six-month journey with a graduation celebration at a Springfield Cardinals game.

This program wouldn’t be possible without the vision and partnership of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, the dedication of the employers and Manufacturing Leadership Council who invested in these emerging leaders, and the commitment of each participant who showed up ready to learn and grow throughout the program.

A special thank you to Arvest Bank for sponsoring the GEARS Graduation celebration and helping us recognize this milestone.

Congratulations, GEARS Cohort 1! We’re excited to see the impact you’ll continue to make on manufacturing leadership in the Ozarks.

Civic engagement starts with understanding how decisions get made. Join the Informed Voter Coalition for Perspectives from the State Capitol, a free community event bringing two experienced Missouri legislative leaders together for an open, informative conversation.

Featuring: Crystal Quade — Former Missouri House Representative & House Minority Leader & Lincoln Hough — Missouri State Senator & Former Senate Appropriations Chair

📅 June 29 | 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Hatch Auditorium at The Library Center
🆓 Free and open to the public

Questions have been developed collaboratively by coalition partners to ensure a balanced, productive dialogue. We will be taking submissions of audience questions at the event. Come ready to listen and learn!

With a combined 18 years of board service, we are saying farewell and thank you to four outgoing board members this month! Sgt. Scott Hill, Chris Hoeman, Tim Rosenbury, and Jhasmine Watson - thank you all for dedicating time and talent to Leadership Springfield. Your board service has left an unforgettable mark on our organization, and your leadership in our community does not go unnoticed. We are grateful for your impact and proud to have had your leadership on our board!