FOX CITIES, Wis. (May 1, 2026) – Applications for the 2026-2027 class of the Fox Cities Chamber’s Leadership Fox Cities Program, The Fox Cities’ premier leadership program since 1991, are now being accepted, with an application deadline of June 22, 2026.
Leadership Fox Cities has shaped community leaders with immersive educational experiences and engagements since 1991. Starting in fall of each year, participants gather monthly for day-long educational sessions in the community focused on topics including business, education, government and media, human services, health and wellness, law enforcement, environment, and the arts. They will also participate in a hands-on project in small groups. A kickoff retreat is held in September and programming starts in October. The experience culminates in May, with a formal graduation event and induction into the Leadership Fox Cities Alumni Association.
This year’s class will be celebrated with a graduation ceremony on May 19 at Butte des Morts Country Club. The class of 2026 includes:
- Jacquelyn Adamicki, McCarty Law, LLP
- Marcos Aguilar, Kelly Services
- Micah Beck, Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
- Joe Benoit, Neenah Police Department
- Angela Beyer, Marion Body Works
- Karissa Buck, Community Clothes Closet
- Matthew Chamberlain, Goodwill NCW
- Addey Cronkrite, Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department, She Hair Boutique
- Sara Dellise, Arden Property Group Inc.
- Amber Duerwaechter, Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity
- Sadie Dupont, McCarty Law, LLP
- Sterling Feathers, Coalesce Marketing & Design
- Frederick Fielding, VF Corporation
- Dan Fochs, Hawkins Ash CPSs
- Mel Gerrits, ThedaCare
- Dawn Grenzer-Stumpf, Miron Construction Co., Inc.
- Nicole Hardina-Wilhelm, Neenah Public Library
- Lynn Hardy, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
- Matt Harper, YMCA of the Fox Cities
- Jennifer Haydon, American National Bank Fox Cities
- Aimee Herrick, Fox Cities Chamber
- Megan Hietpas, Baisch Engineering Inc.
- Aaron Hunnel, St. Paul Elder Services
- Brian Hunter, VF Corporation
- Kellie Johnson, Van Zeeland Nursery & Landscape
- Drew Koeppl, Prevea Health
- Raquel Lamal, Red Shoes, Inc.
- Shana Lammert, Simplicity Credit Union
- Jada Leonard, U.S. Energy
- David Maas, Grand Chute Police Department
- Joe Maestas, Johnson Financial Group
- Becky Pashouwer, Network Health
- Sam Predayna, Wipfli Advisory LLC
- Alexandria Quintana, City of Appleton Fire Department
- Kirsten Rice, YMCA of the Fox Cities
- Rachel Roloff, VF Corporation
- Jennifer Rottier, United Way Fox Cities
- Angela Savides, Ascension
- Randy Shannon, Midwest Communications
- Becka Szczepaniec, Capital Credit Union
- Morgan Teal, Community First Credit Union
- Kody Weisman, Capital Credit Union
- Heather Zweiger, National University
To learn more and/or apply for the 2026-2027 program, visit https://foxcitieschamber.com/leadership-fox-cities/
For questions or more information, contact Aimee Herrick, Vice President, Leadership and Community Impact, Fox Cities Chamber at 920.939.6381 or aherrick@foxcc.net.
