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.
