October 2023

Thrive Leadership Academy kicks off

The Excelsior Springs Thrive Leadership Academy began Oct. 9, bringing people together to learn about leadership and the systematic approach the community uses to make change and affect city improvement and growth.
A PANEL OF community leaders including Reggie St. John, councilmen (from left), Marth Buckman, hospital treasurer, Kristen Dehart, hospital chief executive officer and Brian Rice, chamber director explained what leadership means to them to those in attendance at the academy. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff