06/11/2026
Excited for this opportunity. Leadership Class 2026
Chamber Announces 2026 Class of Leadership Crawford County
The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2026 class of Leadership Crawford County. Now celebrating its 45th year, the Leadership Crawford County program is one of the state’s longest running community leadership programs and was founded to provide participants with an in-depth look at the opportunities and challenges facing our area. These 22 individuals will spend the next six months delving into several issues affecting the area, including education, health care, economic development and more. At 22 participants, this will mark the largest class of Leadership Crawford County in more than 20 years.
“The Chamber applauds these individuals for their time and commitment,” said Chamber Board Chairman Dan Rank. “It’s our hope they will then take this experience, and the newly formed relationships the program encourages, and use them to make our area even stronger.”
Those named to the 2026 Leadership Crawford County class include:
Aaron Brummett – City of Pittsburg
Shannon Brutchin – Security 1st Title
Nikki Burton – Burton Real Estate
Tarah Cockrell – Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
Hailey Goodrich – Mosaic
Samantha Guy – Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas
Laeci Hall – City of Pittsburg
Chris Hawk – Pittsburg State University
Madisyn Hite – Pittsburg State University
Ashley Houston – Progressive Products
Cindy Hughes – Pence Financial Group
Kim Hull – Pittsburg State University
Christina Oberle – The Blue Spoon & The Balkan
Lacy O'Malley – Pittsburg State University
Dorea Pipkin - Mosaic
Kaci Preston – City of Pittsburg
Suzy Ramsey – Mercy Clinic Pittsburg
Cody Sanders – Pittsburg State University
Katie Swezey – Ryan-Dittmann Insurance
Sarah Tabrizi – Labette Bank
Maria Thompson – Pittsburg State University
Jenn Watts – Community National Bank & Trust
