BURKE, SD – Following a digital leadership training event held this past weekend, the Billie Sutton Leadership Institute announces a new class of Sutton Leaders.
In its second year, 65 people applied for the Billie Sutton Leadership Institute and 31 nominations were submitted. Twelve Sutton Leaders were selected and kicked off the year-long public service and community engagement focused leadership training program with a two-day digital event this past weekend.
Regarding the program's second class of leaders, founder Billie Sutton said,
"South Dakota is home to so many great people dedicated to making our communities and state stronger. It's an honor and privilege to work with another talented group of emerging leaders focused on giving back and serving others in their communities."
Members of the Billie Sutton Leadership Institute Class of 2020 include:
Frances Thompson, Sioux Falls
Kansas Middletent, Lower Brule
Kelsey Sakos, Rapid City
Laura Smith-Hill, Sioux Falls
Lindsey Janklow, Sioux Falls
Lindsey Kimber, Britton
Manaal Ali, Sioux Falls
Dr. Michael Pietila, Yankton
Wade Gemar, Sioux Falls
Wendy Mamer, Worthing
Whitnee Pearce, Rapid City
Zach DeBoer, Sioux Falls
The non-partisan Billie Sutton Leadership Institute is dedicated to inspiring and preparing the next generation of leaders to build a stronger South Dakota and more vibrant communities and workplaces through service to others. Billie Sutton is a former state senator, 2018 candidate for governor of South Dakota, and founder of the Billie Sutton Leadership Institute.