Green County Leaders

Green County Leaders is proud to announce the list of class participants for the 2026-2027 program year. We can't wait to see what you accomplish in this program - here's to another year of growth in leadership and our community!

Alex Emerson, Colony Brands, Inc.
Alex Rea-Kodatt, Green County Humane Society
Amy Hanson, Colony Brands, Inc.
Carlita Eberle, Kuhn North America
Cerry Watson, Monroe Truck Equipment
Chip Matzke, Colony Brands, Inc.
Dan Lewig, Resurrection Lutheran Church
Derek Jones, Precision Drive & Control
Ellie Lombardo, Green County Public Health
Jen Chapman, SSM Health
Julia Frontiera, Precision Drive & Control
Karin Monzón Krimmer, Literacy Council of Green County
Kelli Hall, SSM Health
Kendra Paulson, Precision Drive & Control
Kurt Bredeson, Badger State Cold Storage
Leah Schiltz, Colony Brands - IMS
Lindsey Pfeifer, Mid-States Concrete Industries
Maggie Dabson, Blackhawk Technical College
Mei Mei Keohane, Southwest Regional Planning Commission
Melissa Phillips, UW Hospitals and Clinic
Melissa Vetterli, Precision Biolabs
Michelle Prien, The Bank of New Glarus
Nicole Timm, SSM Health
Rachel Meier, SSM Health
Sabina Gonzalez, Family Services of Southern WI & Northern IL
Sam Rikers, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Sara Conover, Colony Brands, Inc
Scott Ohms, Precision Drive & Control
Steve Donovan, Self-employed
Tammy Hartwig, Woodford State Bank
Taylor Pickett, SSM Health
Terren Spencer, Monroe Truck Equipment
Tracy Meier, Colony Brands, Inc
Travis Wolf, Kuhn North America
Trent Henning, Green County Family YMCA
Wendy Currie, Family Promise Green County

Just a few more days left to apply to the 2026-2027 Green County Leaders program! Don't miss out on this opportunity - learn more and apply by July 10 at: https://green.extension.wisc.edu/community-development/green-county-leaders/apply-now/

What are the benefits and takeaways from Green County Leaders? Our alumni say it best:
"I learned a lot about the community and what it has to offer. It [Green County Leaders] taught me the kind of legacy I want to leave behind, also how to become a better leader. It showed me different ways to get involved and what Green County has to offer." - GCL Alum, GCL Class of 2025-2026

What are past participants saying about Green County Leaders?

"Green County Leaders has given me the confidence to be more intentional with my leadership skills and what I can do for my community to be more involved." - CaSandra Smith, Colony Brands & GCL Class of 2025-2026

Apply today for the 2026-2027 Green County Leaders program! Connect with other leaders in the area, learn about local businesses, explore your own leadership legacy, and more.

Do you know someone who would be a great fit for the program? Encourage them to apply today at: https://green.extension.wisc.edu/community-development/green-county-leaders/apply-now/

Green County Leaders is now accepting community project proposals! Does your organization or group have a need or issue that may benefit from the time, talents, and expertise of a Green County Leaders project team? Submit a proposal today!

Proposal forms and more information are available on the Green County Leaders website at: https://green.extension.wisc.edu/community-development/green-county-leaders/community-projects/

Deadline: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Did you know... Green County Leaders offers tuition assistance scholarships - these are designed to help keep the program accessible for all.

If you have questions about scholarships or the cost of the program, please reach out to Victoria Solomon.

Applications for the Green County Leaders 2026-2027 program year are now open! 🎉

To apply, please submit your completed applications by July 10 for consideration. Applications can be submitted to Victoria Solomon at [email protected]; or to Green County Leaders c/o Extension Green County, 2841 6th St, Monroe, WI 53566.

Blank applications are available on the Extension Green County website at: https://green.extension.wisc.edu/community-development/green-county-leaders/

Questions? Please contact Victoria Solomon at [email protected] or 608-328-9440.

This weekend - Green County Master Gardener Association Plant Sale!
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9am - 1pm
W7270 Melvin Road, Monroe WI

Congratulations to the Green County Leaders Class of 2025-26! Stay tuned for more graduation photos coming soon 🎉