2026-2027 Leadership Fox Cities Class Selected

Forty-five area professionals have been named to the 2026-2027 Leadership Fox Cities program through the Fox Cities Chamber.

The Fox Cities’ premier leadership program since 1991, Leadership Fox Cities has shaped community leaders with immersive educational experiences and engagements. Starting in October, participants will gather monthly for day-long educational sessions in the community focused on topics including business, education, government, human services, health and wellness, law enforcement, environment, and the arts. A kickoff retreat was held in September.

In addition to attending educational sessions, small groups within Leadership Fox Cities will also complete hands-on community projects during the session. Graduation will be held in May 2027.

The Fox Cities Chamber’s Leadership Fox Cities program is sponsored by Bergstrom Automotive.

Members of the 2026-2027 class are:

• Amber Adams, City of Neenah
• Kirby Allen, Morton Safety
• Joleen Ayers, Community First Credit Union
• Brad Barron, Nicolet National Bank
• Lindsey Beresford, We Energies
• Colleen Bies, Fox Valley Community Learning Center
• Brian Borden, Investment Designers, Inc.
• Theresa Brockman, Evergreen Communities
• Kristine Butteris, City of Neenah Parks and Recreation
• Kelly Carter, Menasha Corporation
• Clarence Crane, Appleton Area School District
• Brendan Detjen, Legacy Private Trust Company
• Patrick Dewane, Fox Valley Technical College
• Claire Ebben, Outagamie County
• Kim Fermanich, Capital Credit Union
• Hollie Foley, Appleton International Airport
• Sarah Fulmer, Touchmark on West Prospect
• Shannan Hartel, Lawrence University
• Tony Holzer, The Boldt Company
• Jon Jones, Johnson Financial Group
• Nathan Kaull, Robert W. Baird
• Patty Kitowski, Froedtert ThedaCare
• Sarah Kunstman, Capital Credit Union
• Justin Leadman, First Business Bank
• Amy Lewandowski, Prevea Health
• Zachary Marquardt, U.S. Venture – U.S. AutoForce
• Renee Minlschmidt, Fox Communities Credit Union
• Allison Moeschberger, Johnson Financial Group
• Stacy Mueller, U.S. Venture
• Kat Polack, Eagle Performance Plastics
• Charlotte Radliff, Capital Credit Union
• Spring Rank, YMCA of the Fox Cities
• Kenneth Rucker, Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin, Inc.
• Kaleb Schinschke, Bank First
• Jenna Schneider, Arden Property Group Inc.
• Megan Spranger, ThedaCare Family of Foundations
• Brenna Van Rooy, Hawkins Ash CPAs
• Kathy Vanden Hogen, Community First Credit Union
• Vue Vang, Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity
• Sam Vosters, U.S. Venture
• John Wagner, Miron Construction
• Emily Wichman, Image Studios
• Sara Wiegert, U.S. Venture
• Shaylan Wilson, Cobblestone Hotel and Suites
• Kris Zweiger, Pierce Manufacturing Inc.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2027-2028 Leadership Fox Cities class. To apply, visit Leadership Fox Cities Application 2027-2028. Application deadline is June 25, 2027.

Alumni of any previous class of Leadership Fox Cities, or another comparable chamber leadership program are invited to apply for Leadership Fox Cities 2.0, an immersive program designed to move beyond awareness and connections to create meaningful influence and impact in our communities. It features four immersive, full-day experiences throughout the Fox Cities. Each session explores a critical area of community leadership while helping participants develop the skills, perspective, and confidence to lead more effectively. To learn more about this program, or to register, visit https://foxcitieschamber.com/leadership-fox-cities-2-0/.