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

Lisa Weakley

Chairperson 

Former Banker & Entrepreneur

                                                            

Heather Padelli

Heather Padelli

Treasurer

Small Business Banking Specialis

Country Club Bank

 

Paige Kenton

Paige Kenton

Secretary

Commercial Banking Officer

Commerce Bank

 

Sara Kobe

Sara Kobe

Financial Advisor

Edward Jones

 

Deanne Engstrom

Deanne Engstrom

Senior Vice President

First Security Bank

Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson

Senior Partner/CEO

Sorwil Technology Solutions

Alyssa Smith

Alyssa Smith

Account Executive & Marketing Specialist

(MAPS) Modern Advanced Printing Solutions

     

Nick Ohmes

Nick Ohmes

Commercial Loan Officer

Country Club Bank

 Pete St. Peter

Pete St. Peter

President  

PCDI Homes

 

 Abby Paige

Abby Paige

Title Agency

 Alliance Title Company  

     

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

Project Manager,

Rural Entrepreneurship

Northeast Region

Network Kansas

Penny Holler

Penny Holler

GLC Administrator/Loan Packager

Assistant City Manager

City of Leavenworth

Josh Gentzler

Josh Gentzler

GLC Administrator/Loan Packager

Director

Community & Economic  Development

City of Lansing

 

Diana Dodd

Diana Dodd

GLC Administrator/Loan Packager

Assistant Director

Leavenworth County Development Corp.

Leavenworth County