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Olson Miller, owner of OM Design & Photography, is a Media Specialist, freelance graphic designer, and photographer. As an entrepreneurial small business owner, he manages social media and provides design

Zenna Boyd, HR Director for JBS, creates and implements HR strategies, and ensures compliance with all applicable laws and policies in regards to employment, labor relations and training of employees

Lexi Mitchell, Class of 2020, has been promoted to Trainer at Community First Credit Union. She previously served as a Personal Financial Representative. In her new role, she identifies training

When applying for the Ottumwa Leadership Academy, Samantha Meinders (Class of 2019) said, “I am always looking for ways to break out of my comfort zone and strengthen my communication

AJ Gevock, Class of 2019, made a bold career move in 2020. He said “The Ottumwa Leadership Academy helped me see the opportunity in stepping outside of my comfort zone.

Lisa Fritz obtained her associate degree from Indian Hills Community College and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Truman State. She later received her master’s degree in Adult

Garrett Ross, Class of 2018, has been promoted to CEO/Executive Director of the Ottumwa Family YMCA. Garrett now oversees all aspects of the YMCA, its programming, and mission execution in three

Maggie Sauer holds an Associate of Arts degree from Indian Hills Community College & Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from William Penn University. As a Financial Aid Advisor for

Dr. Jill Budde, O.L.A. class of 2015, has been promoted to Vice President, Learning & Engagement at Indian Hills Community College. Jill, who joined the Indian Hills team in 2006,

Beth Riley, 2019 graduate of the Ottumwa Leadership Academy, has been promoted to Mortgage Loan Officer at South Ottumwa Savings Bank. In her new role, she has additional duties including demonstrating leadership,

Suzie Morrison, 2014 graduate of the Ottumwa Leadership Academy (O.L.A.), has joined the Ottumwa Leadership Academy Advisory Board. The O.L.A. Advisory Board is comprised of O.L.A. Alumni, the current and immediate past

Ottumwa Leadership Academy Alumni Nicolette Proctor (’20) has been promoted to Loan Processing/Support Supervisor at South Ottumwa Savings Bank. Nicolette is supervising, developing, and coordinating staff and workflow in the