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While in the Ottumwa Leadership Academy, class members come together to complete Team Projects. These projects are community-based initiatives that pair participants with local organizations or initiatives serving Ottumwa or

After graduating from the Ottumwa Leadership Academy in 2014, Barb Allison joined the Advisory Committee and helped develop the Ottumwa Leadership Academy Alumni Association. The Alumni Association keeps O.L.A. graduates

On June 3rd, the Ottumwa Leadership Academy celebrated 16 new graduates, bringing the alumni total  to 164. As the Academy begins preparations for its 10th year, Joel Pedersen, graduate of

Ottumwa Leadership Academy celebrates its 9th year with a graduation ceremony Thursday, June 3rd, 2021.  In order for the participants to graduate from the program they were required to attend

Lindsay Cale holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from Franklin University with 11 years of Human Resources experience in the Ottumwa area. Lindsay’s current role as the Human

Mike Spieler’s career is filled with accolades in both his professional and volunteer resume. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University, Mike began his career

Emma Andeway, Class of 2019, is the Community Engagement Director with the United Way of Wapello County. In 2018, Emma began Master’s level coursework through the University of Iowa –

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.