Are You Ready to LEARN and HAVE FUN?!
APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2023-24
Watch for our 2024-25 application in July 2024!
Leadership Spearfish is a developmental and educational program. This comprehensive curriculum enriches and encourages potential leaders through a nine-month course. The program is open to all people who live or work in the Spearfish area, from all segments of the community, and all career levels. It is beneficial to both long term and new residents.
“I really appreciate this program. As an outsider to the town, I loved the opportunity to meet some great people and learn more about my new home. This program really brought me closer to town and helped it feel more like my new home.” -Spencer Prosen
“Leadership Spearfish was a very enriching program to be a part of. Continuing professional development is so important because we forget important tips, advice, and insight we learn over our careers. Exposing yourself to different programs builds your experience and continuously promotes your growth as an individual. In order to grow you must push yourself out of your comfort zone, so go for it!” -Angelica Tyler
TOPICS INCLUDE:
History & Growth of Spearfish | Natural Resources & Agriculture | Tourism & Economic Development | Spearfish Business Overview | Entrepreneurship Education | Problem Solving & Communication Skills | Healthcare | Professional & Board Development | Education Components within the Community | City & State Government | Technology, Science, & the Future
APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2023-24
Watch for our 2024-25 application in July 2024!
Leadership Spearfish 2023 Graduating Class
Front row left to right: Carissa Hauck – SD CEO West Women’s Business Center; Lauren Pierce – Spearfish Holiday Inn Convention Center; Rachel Schutlz – L & S Restoration. Middle row left to right: Heather Giffrow – Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director; Samantha Wager -Pioneer Bank & Trust; Callie Wagner – Security First Bank; Janci Herr – Northern Hills Training Center; Jodi Watts – Black Hills Community Bank. Back row left to right: Eric Skavang, Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair; Michael Sehlmeyer – Modern Woodmen of America; Karson Klein – Victor Management; Abby Keffeler – Quik Signs; Kristin Carmichael – Black Hills State University; Elizabeth Prochazka – Medtronic; Tony Silvernagel – Karl’s TV, Appliance & Furniture. Not pictured: Jared Wolff – Spearfish Sasquatch
