Leadership Pulaski County graduates are Angelica Cottrell, Michael Dunbar, Crystal Forthman, Anthony Harold, Milton “Tre” Johnson, Charley Joe Kallman, Laura Kirsch, Ashly Peschel, Kylee Powers, Ben Rudy, Hannah Rudy, Kyle Stockton and Marc Sutcliffe.
Leadership Pulaski County graduates are Angelica Cottrell, Michael Dunbar, Crystal Forthman, Anthony Harold, Milton “Tre” Johnson, Charley Joe Kallman, Laura Kirsch, Ashly Peschel, Kylee Powers, Ben Rudy, Hannah Rudy, Kyle Stockton and Marc Sutcliffe.
The thirteenth class of Leadership Pulaski County graduated from a seven-month community-based leadership development program held August 2025 to February 2026.
Graduates of Leadership Pulaski County received special recognition at a graduation dinner held Feb. 26, signifying their completion of instruction on the Pulaski County community and leadership development.
The LPC Alumni Foundation in partnership with the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce provides this professional development program.
Leadership Pulaski County is a community-based leadership program designed to identify, educate and develop leaders. The goal of Leadership Pulaski County is to identify community leaders, expand the connecting potential of participants by increasing their knowledge of Pulaski County, as well as connecting current and potential leaders by improving communication. Participants attended all-day sessions once per month that introduced them to the different aspects of leadership within Pulaski County. The sessions also developed an awareness of the importance of leadership to the community's growth and development, as well as provided the opportunity to network with individuals that represent many different aspects of the community including business, government, military and volunteer organizations.
The graduates of Leadership Pulaski County 2025-2026 are:
Angelica Cottrell – Comfort Inn
Michael Dunbar – Security Bank of Pulaski County
Crystal Forthman – Pulaski County Health Center
Anthony Harold – Life Care Center of Waynesville.
Milton “Tre” Johnson – Cedar Visual Media
Charley Joe Kallman – Pulaski County EOC
Laura Kirsch – Fort Wood Hotels Candlewood Suites
Ashly Peschel – Pulaski County Health Center
Kylee Powers – City of Waynesville Animal Shelter
Ben Rudy – Westside Baptist Men’s Ministry
Hannah Rudy – Shoe Sensation
Kyle Stockton – 1913 Waynesville
Marc Sutcliffe – Sutcliffe Heating and Cooling
Buddy – Class Mascot
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce would also like to thank the Leadership Pulaski County 2025-2026 sponsors:
Curriculum Sponsors: Pulaski County Health Center, Security Bank of Pulaski County, and the City of St. Robert.
Graduation Sponsors: Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Club, Hermit’s Delight and Security Bank of Pulaski County
Lunch & Learn Sponsors: Pulaski County Special Services, Free Women’s Center of Pulaski County, Pulaski County Tourism Bureau, Waynesville R-VI School District, Fort Wood Hotels, Matt Smith Real Estate Group, Infuze Credit Union
Leadership Supporters: American Family Insurance – Stafford Agency, Bassett Insurance Agency, Carey Heitman State Farm Insurance, City of Waynesville, Greater Faith Victory Church, Bank of Iberia, Fox Financial Group, Investment Realty, Inc., Laclede Electric Trust, Military Police Regimental Association, NextHome Team Ellis, Piney River Taproom, Pulaski County Sewer District, Ruby’s Landing, The Maries County Bank, Vidies Catering, and United Veteran Benefits Agency
