Board of Directors
The Grow Leavenworth County Board of Directors has an array of professional skills and talents of benefit to small business owners and that lend themselves well to guiding entrepreneurs as they seek to start or expand their businesses. The directors are also responsible for evaluating the applications for the entrepreneurial community (E-community) loans, which are available exclusively for businesses within Leavenworth County. In addition, the board plans and hosts educational programs for entrepreneurs, such as the Youth Entrepreneurial Competition (YEC), where high school age entrepreneurs showcase their business ideas with a chance to win cash prizes.
Meet the Board
Lisa Weakley
Chairperson
Former Banker & Entrepreneur
Heather Padelli
Treasurer
Small Business Banking Specialis
Country Club Bank
Paige Kenton
Secretary
Commercial Banking Officer
Commerce Bank
Sara Kobe
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
Deanne Engstrom
Senior Vice President
First Security Bank
Joe Wilson
Senior Partner/CEO
Sorwil Technology Solutions
Alyssa Smith
Account Executive & Marketing Specialist
(MAPS) Modern Advanced Printing Solutions
Nick Ohmes
Commercial Loan Officer
Country Club Bank
Pete St. Peter
President
PCDI Homes
Abby Paige
Title Agency
Alliance Title Company
Robert Wilson
Project Manager,
Rural Entrepreneurship
Northeast Region
Network Kansas
Penny Holler
GLC Administrator/Loan Packager
Assistant City Manager
City of Leavenworth
Josh Gentzler
GLC Administrator/Loan Packager
Director
Community & Economic Development
City of Lansing
Diana Dodd
GLC Administrator/Loan Packager
Assistant Director
Leavenworth County Development Corp.
Leavenworth County