Leadership Pierre Class of 2025-2026 Graduates

The Leadership Pierre Class of 2025-2026 and classroom-only students graduated on May 14th, 2026! Congratulations, we are so proud of these students and have enjoyed seeing their professional development grow, the strong connections they have built, and the positive impact they will continue to make in our community!

Graduates Include:

• Grace Campbell, S.D. Department of Health – Forensics
• Blake Cruse – First Dakota National Bank
• Ely De Alba – Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
• Kyler Flock – Travel South Dakota
• Kat Haarstad – Avera
• Ivey Kanarick-Godinez – BankWest
• Emmalee Krekelberg – Capital Area Counseling Services
• Renae Lehman – Dakota Wesleyan University, Learn & Earn Program
• Abby Marquardt – S.D. Department of Tribal Relations
• Tyler Mohs – BankWest
• Casey Pamperien – City of Pierre
• Eric Peterson – River Cities Transit
• Kira Riley – Riddles Jewelry
• Jerika Scott – S.D. Department of Education
• Lacey Walz - City of Pierre

Classroom Only Graduating Students:

• Lara Williams – Capital Area Counseling Services
• Kimberly Leiferman – Countryside Support
• Wren Hollingsworth – Lucere Aesthetics
• Dani Norden – Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
• Miranda Panzer – Visit Pierre, SD

Leadership Pierre is a community leadership development program that brings together professionals from across the Pierre and Fort Pierre area to strengthen leadership skills, build community connections, and explore issues impacting central South Dakota.

Throughout the program year, participants completed sessions focused on business, government, healthcare, education, and community engagement. Graduation recognizes their commitment to professional growth and community leadership.

Applications for Leadership Pierre 2026-2027 will be available on our pierre.org website in July of 2026, stay tuned for further details!

Thank you to our:
Champion Sponsor: BankWest
Classroom Sponsor: Capital City Campus
Exploration Sponsor: River Cities Transit