Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Leadership Joplin Class of 2026

December 2, 2025 Erin Slifka Chamber Updates 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome 34 area professionals to this year’s leadership program! They will kick off the program with a welcome mixer on Thursday, January 15.

Introducing the Leadership Joplin Class of 2026:

Ali Bass
Lillian Bryant	OWN, Inc.
Johan Bullington	City of Joplin
Dennis Carver	Mercy Hospital Joplin
Richard Chambers	Southwest Missouri Bank
Taylor Chapman	TC Lawn & Landscaping
Sarah Cole	First Community Bank
Jeremy Eads	Joplin Police Department
Abby Edwards	Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri
Andy Griffith	SOLO LINK IO
Jeremy Hagerman	City of Joplin
Alexis Hudson	Adecco
Devin Hurn	Mercy Hospital Joplin
Zack Kelly	Wisper Internet
Alayna Kitch	Southwest Missouri Bank
Mallory Lethridge	Binky Guy Textiles
Kearstin Maddox	George A. Spiva Center of the Arts
Meagan McBee	Arvest Bank
Kelsey Moreno	Freeman Physician Hospital Organization
Elizabeth Nicholson	Community Support Services of Missouri
Chris Powell	Freeman Health System
Shaina Proctor	Innovative Industries, Inc.
Josh Quade	American Ramp Company
Jeremy Robinson	Keller Williams Elevate
Keven Rodriguez	Pro 100 Realtors
Drew Roy	Guaranty Bank
Jessica Sickman	Joplin Area Catholic Schools
Shatara Stone	U.S. Bank
Angela Tesinsky-Woolever	Missouri American Water
Nicole Watson	Medical Loan Closet of Joplin
Jason Williams	American Ramp Company
Whitney Wood	Tri-State Area Contractors Association

Leadership Joplin is a nine-session program developed by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce to identify, cultivate, and motivate future community leaders. Now in its 43rd year with more than 1,139 graduates, Leadership Joplin offers a strategic curriculum designed to enhance participants’ leadership skills and broaden their scope of community knowledge.

Congratulations to the Leadership Joplin Class of 2026, and thank you to the Leadership Joplin gold sponsor, Arvest Bank!

Reference:

Erin Slifka, Vice President
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
417.624.4150