Twenty-four emerging leaders will start their studies on Sept. 14-15 at the team-building retreat. The class features people from a wide variety of backgrounds. If you know anyone on this list, congratulate them for being part of the Class of 2017-18!

Maria Bond, director of community relations, Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation

Alex Bush, marketing manager, Medicap Pharmacy

Chris Carter, graphic designer, Hancock Health

Cara Fields, digital compliance manager, Elanco Animal Health

Angela Flench, finance director, Indiana Department of Transportation, Greenfield district

Stephanie Haines, barista, Litterally Divine Chocolates and columnist for the Daily Reporter

Christy Harpold, social worker, Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation

Jason Hua, dental director, Jane Pauley Community Health Center

Kelly Leddy, client service manager, MainSource Bank

Jena Mattix, children’s librarian, Hancock County Public Library

Courtney Miller, patient outreach coordinator, Jane Pauley Community Health Center

Renee Oldham, executive director, Mt. Vernon Education Foundation

Diane Petry, Life Choices Care Center

George Plisinski, telecom operations manager, NineStar Connect

Nick Riedman, I.T. director, city of Greenfield

Staci Starcher, utility department supervisor, town of McCordsville

Tracy Sweet, director of business operations, IU Health

Linda Thakrar, technical services manager, Hancock County Public Library

Diana Trautmann, marketing brand manager, Elanco Animal Health

Jason Wells, RN education, Hancock Regional Hospital

Adam Wilhelm, nursing administration/clinical education department supervisor

Stephanie Wilson, strategic administrative support, Hancock Physician Network

Stacey Wixson, trust officer, Greenfield Banking Co.

Gregory Woods, vice president, commercial loan officer, Greenfield Banking Co.