06/01/2026
Congrats to all our HYP members and the whole 2026 Leadership Hays class!
Congratulations to this year's Leadership Hays class of 2026!
This outstanding cohort was recognized during May’s Membership Lunch on Friday, May 29, celebrating the successful completion of a four-month journey focused on leadership growth, collaboration, and community impact.
Through Leadership Hays, participants strengthened their leadership skills, explored key community issues, and built meaningful connections while embracing the idea that leadership exists at every level.
We are proud of the dedication and accomplishments of this year’s class and look forward to seeing the positive impact they continue to make across Ellis County and beyond.
From L to R - 1st Row: Janae Dinkel, Midwest Energy, Inc.; Nichole Wolf, Nex-Tech Wireless; Fernando Guzman, Hays Medical Center;
Chantelle Lawson, Nex-Generation Round Up for Youth; Brittany Drylie, Fort Hays State University Foundation; Dinah Newman, The Chamber in Hays, Kansas; Cheridahn Kentner, Bank of Hays.
From L to R: 2nd Row: Brent Meeks, Vyve Broadband; Damian Lawson, Equity Bank; Nick Esfeld, Nex-Tech; Kaleb
Hammeke, Heartland Credit Union; Craig Poe, High Plains Mental Health Center; Macy Graham, Nex-Tech; Mikaela
Henderson, First Care Clinic; and Cassandra Buhrle, Heartland Dermatology.
Not pictured: Brittany Scarpulla, Commerce Bank; Jessie Werth, First Care Clinic; and Oscar Jimenez, Sunflower Bank.
