Brookings, S.D. — 10/1/2025 — The Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the selection of the Leadership Brookings Class of 2026. Leadership Brookings stands as the premier leadership development program in our community, focusing on building skills in collaborative leadership, enhancing community engagement, and addressing the needs of Brookings' civic, government, business, and industry sectors. The program is designed to equip participants with the tools they need to be dynamic leaders in the Brookings area.

"We are thrilled to announce the Leadership Brookings Class of 2026," said Casey Stickland, Outreach Coordinator. "This program continues to grow as a cornerstone of professional development in our community We’re excited to watch them deepen their understanding of the region, connect with one another, and step into roles that shape our area’s future.”

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and their businesses.

Aaron Speltz – Hy-Vee

Allisyn Baker - Hitch Studios

Amy Duncan – First Bank & Trust

Andrew Erickson – Brookings County Sheriff’s Office

Andrew Nugent – Falcon Plastics

Ashley Tieden – First Bank & Trust

Carly Shutt – First Bank & Trust

Desiree Gray – Banner Associates

Donna Abler – CAPITAL Services

Emily Linehan – Schemmer

Jackson Pond – Brookings Vision Center

Jen Kuck – SDSU

Jess Wulf – Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity

Jesse McClain – Meyer Orthodontics

Kayla Splettstoeszer – Avera Medical Group

Lindsey Eenhuis – City of Volga

Marjoanne Collins – SDSU

Maureen Simet – City of Brookings

Michael Linehan – Valero

Michael Plummer – Dakotaland Federal Credit Union

Randy Grimsley – Brookings Area United Way

RuthAnn Holmes – CBS Bioplatforms

Sam Byker – Dacotah Bank

Shanna Ward – Mills Property Management

Stephanie Bayer – Mills Property Management

Taylor Eitemiller – CBS Bioplatforms

TyAnn Degroot – First Bank & Trust

Vanessa Pullen – CAPITAL Services

For more information, please contact the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-692-8922 or email info@brookingschamber.org.