Leadership Champaign County (LCC) celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2025 on Thursday, May 15, at the Champaign County Community Building Auditorium.
The event marked the culmination of a nine-month leadership development experience designed to strengthen civic involvement and professional growth throughout the county.
Brett Spriggs, Leadership Champaign County Committee Chair, welcomed graduates and guests before the group presented their final projects.
Lunch was provided by Abuela’s Kitchen, and the Class Address was delivered by Jonathan Bisdorf of Bundy Baking Solutions and Mikaela Prescott of the Johnny Appleseed Museum.
The Class of 2025 includes:
- Shane Anderson, Parker Trutec
- Jonathan Bisdorf, Bundy Baking Solutions
- Leslie Bradley, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
- Kristen Cecil, Champaign County Auditor
- Anthony Edwards, Mad River Title Agency LLC
- Jordan Eggleston, Memorial Health
- Amanda Evans, Tri-County Insurance Services
- Joseph Jackson, Champaign County Job and Family Services
- Kate Johnson, Carmazzi’s
- Angela Kearns, Champaign County Board of DD
- Ken Keller, V-Teck Communications
- Lacie Lookabaugh, Downsize Farm Support Services
- Margaret Mitterholzer, Obris
- Lee Ann Steed, Red 1 Realty
- Colbyn Terrill, Parker Trutec
- Mark Towler, Hope For Good
- Bethany Watts, Richwood Bank
- Kristin West, Mercy Health Urbana Hospital
- Jessica Youngblood, Family and Children First Council
Ken Keller talks about the program:
The program is supported by a dedicated Steering Committee and Support Team, who guide and host each monthly session. The 2025 team included:
- Brett Spriggs, Chair
- Staci Wisma, Project Coordinator
- Cheryl Ogden – Hosted History Session
- Chris Flowers – Hosted Education Session
- Ryan Berry – Hosted Business Development Session
- Aaron Brown – Hosted Agricultural Session
- Toni Kite – Hosted Government Session
- Tonya West – Hosted Health Session
- Sarah Neer
- Rachel Casey
Leadership Champaign County is a community development initiative that brings together individuals from across the public and private sectors to explore key areas such as government, health care, education, business development, agriculture, and local history.
Participants engage in lectures, facility tours, and hands-on challenges to gain a behind-the-scenes look at how the county operates.
The goal of the program is to develop informed, civic-minded leaders who are better prepared to contribute to their workplaces and communities.
Applications are now open for the next Leadership Champaign County class.
Enrollment is limited to 25 participants, and sessions are held on the third Thursday of each month from September through May.
Applications are due by September 1.
The cost to participate is $450 for Chamber members and $500 for non-members, with limited scholarships available.
To apply, visit the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce at 127 West Court Street, Urbana, call 937-653-5764, or download an application HERE.
