Leadership Kenosha was launched in September 1998 with the first class of participants graduating in May 1999. The idea for a community leadership program rose from the need to develop emerging leaders in Kenosha. The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce, led by Patrick Guard, formed a steering committee to develop a “hands-on” program that would build leadership skills as well as provide an overview of the community and its assets.
From the beginning the core foundation for the program has consisted of three components: development of leadership skills, enhancement of awareness of community issues, and participation in small group community projects.
Over the last two decades hundreds of individuals have graduated from Leadership Kenosha. Alumni have gone on to serve in numerous leadership roles in Kenosha County including Kenosha County Board of Supervisors, Kenosha Unified School District Board, Nonprofit Directors, and Service Club Presidents.
2023-24 Steering Committee
Amber Elizabeth, Co-Chair (LK2020)
Westwords Consulting
Marisa Markowski, Co-Chair (LK2021)
United Way Kenosha
Robert Niccolai, Secretary (LK2018)
First American Bank
LaVetta Arrington (LK2023)
Harvest Home Assisted Living
James Beller (LK2023)
Kenosha Police Department
Bill Bennett (LK2022)
Uline
Laura Ervin (LK2022)
Kenosha County Child Support Services
Amy Garrigan (LK2017)
UW-Parkside
Debra Karp (LR2006)
UW-Parkside
Jennifer McMillan (LK2018)
Aurora Medical Center
Kevin Meagher (LK2022)
Building Our Future
Brianna Meyers (LK2023)
CCB Technology
Matt Monroe (LK2016)
Heartland Bank
Rob Moore (LK2023)
4D Business Group
Jacqueline Morris (LK2006)
Gateway Technical College
Linda Noyce (LK2021)
Kenosha Public Library
Holly Pobiecke (LK2021)
Gartner
Jason Rampa (LK2023)
United States Navy
Witney Rightler (LK2023)
Uline
Steve Scherer
CCB Technology