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ID102284
Title of ArticleLerner celebrates 100 years at annual Volunteer Banquet
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTherese Geise receives the Centennial Spirit Award for Outstanding Volunteer Leadership from Deen Tuggle, Lerner Theatre’s director of operations; Therese Geise, left, and Dawn Little were honored at the Lerner Theatre’s annual Volunteer Banquet; Mayor Roberson, left, honors volunteer Bufford Skipper at the Lerner Theatre’s annual Volunteer Banquet
DateSep 06, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Volunteer Work


ID102113
Title of ArticleInterra CEO named one of Indiana’s most influential leaders
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAmy Sink
DateAug 09, 2025
PageA6
SubjectsInterra Credit Union, Leadership


ID101963
Title of ArticleForest River Bus & Van announces leadership moves
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMatt Steele, Ryan Lamb, Mike Terlep, Douglas Wright.
DateJun 17, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsForest River Inc.


ID101952
Title of ArticleCity announces two key leadership hires for Lerner Theatre
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarl Thompson; Robert Garcia
DateJun 13, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101916
Title of ArticleBeacon Health announces key leadership roles ahead of acquisition
NotesSouth Bend; Carl Fisk; President of Borgess Hospital and Integration Executive for the Ascension Southwest Michigan facilities;
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarl Risk
DateMay 31, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsBeacon Health System, Elkhart General Hospital


ID101852
Title of ArticleLeadership graduates share lessons learned
NotesLoveway, Inc.; Startup Moxie; Rose Garden Recovery Community; STEM in Aviation Youth Indiana
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKarlie Jackson
DateMay 16, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Leadership Academy, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC)


ID100742
Title of ArticleLacasa Inc. announces leadership transitions
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAlan Greaser; Brad Hunsberger; Aaron Lehman
DateFeb 21, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsLaCasa Inc.


ID100221
Title of ArticleINOVA Federal announces leadership promotions
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 11, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsINOVA Federal Credit Union


ID100174
Title of ArticleKing appointed to House majority leadership team
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJoanna King
DateDec 28, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsKing, Joanna, Government, Indiana State


ID100115
Title of Article$7.5M grant to support early childhood program
NotesBuilding Strong Brains; Community Leadership Implementation Grants; Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPete McCown
DateDec 21, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc., Tolson Center for Community Excellence, Grants


ID100117
Title of ArticleLeadership change on the horizon for organization
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrian Wiebe; Sarah Metzler
DateDec 21, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsHorizon Education Alliance, Wiebe, Brian, Retirement


ID98942
Title of ArticleSuperintendent on leadership, legacy
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLarry Huff speaks with Woodland Elementary School students during their lunch; Larry Huff talks to Elkhart High School students
DateOct 16, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHuff, Larry A., Dr., Elkhart County Schools, Superintendents


ID97092
Title of ArticleBender selected for leadership program
NotesIndiana Agricultural Leadership Program (ALP)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJeremy Bender
DateJun 29, 2024
PageB1
SubjectsAgriculture


ID96930
Title of ArticleLove and leadership
NotesVolleyball; Diving
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAva Decker plays volleyball; Ava Decker dives
DateMay 24, 2024
PageB1, B2
SubjectsCatherine Wolf Award, Elkhart High School, Scholarships, Track and Field


ID96815
Title of ArticleChamber celebrates Leadership Academy graduates
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Leadership Academy graduates
DateMay 10, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Leadership Academy, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce


ID95960
Title of ArticleState leadership calls for short legislative session
NotesIncludes short mention of current statehouse priorities
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionIndiana Statehouse
DateJan 02, 2024
PageA1, A5
SubjectsLegislature, Indiana


ID93880
Title of ArticleNIBCO announces executive leadership appointments
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSteve Malm; Ashley Martin; Rex Martin
DateNov 10, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsNIBCO Inc.


ID92027
Title of ArticleTHOR announces key leadership changes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateAug 02, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsThor Industries Inc.


ID90723
Title of ArticleEducators leave retirement to fill leadership positions
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 15, 2023
PageA1, A8
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Elkhart School Board


ID89143
Title of ArticleChamber completes 35th Leadership Academy program
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGraduates of the class of 2023; Graduation ceremony attendees
DateMay 11, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsGreater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Academies


ID86262
Title of ArticleNorthridge High School earns Early College endorsement
NotesThe Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning, University of Indianapolis
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 07, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsNorthridge High School, Higher Education


ID82352
Title of ArticleLeadership a key for Jimmies
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCory Stoner and Sam Garner
DateAug 10, 2022
PageB1, B2
SubjectsJimtown High School, Football, Elkhart County Schools


ID82049
Title of ArticleTourism chief earns leadership designation
NotesJon Hunsberger; Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 23, 2022
PageA7
SubjectsElkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau


ID80984
Title of ArticleTim Shelly honored for preservation leadership
NotesWilliamson Prize
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTim Shelly
DateJun 18, 2022
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana Landmarks, Philanthropists, Shelly, Tim


ID80420
Title of ArticleLeadership personified
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTeagen Rodriguez
DateMay 25, 2022
PageB1, B2
SubjectsElkhart High School, Track and Field, Bringle Award


ID75500
Title of ArticleLeadership Defined
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAnnika Bennett
DateOct 22, 2021
PageB1, B2
SubjectsNorthWood High School, Volleyball


ID67217
Title of ArticleElkhart Leadership Academy distributes food boxes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Leadership Academy members; Elkhart Leadership Academy members; Cars waiting in line
DateAugust 1, 2020
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Leadership Academy, Donations, North Side Middle School


ID67854
Title of ArticleFood for the hungry
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKris Chumas, Belinda Gamez, Kelly Hartman
DateApril 23, 2020
PageA1, A2
SubjectsCoronavirus (COVID-19), Elkhart Leadership Academy, Feed the Children, Church Community Services


ID66978
Title of ArticleLeadership is a part of Rulli's game
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKatie Rulli
DateFebruary 21, 2020
PageB1, B2
SubjectsNorthWood High School, School Athletics, Basketball


ID66216
Title of ArticleMayor-elect begins initial leadership search
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson
DateDecember 5, 2019
PageA3
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (Mayor), Leadership


ID65593
Title of ArticleDJ Construction announces new leadership team
NotesJason Pippenger, Mandi Juarez, Bob Schrock, Matt Schrock, Lydell Troyer, and Mike Steinau
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJason Pippenger, Mandi Juarez, Bob Schrock, Matt Schrock, Lydell Troyer, and Mike Steinau
DateJune 30, 2019
PageD1, D3
Subjectsdixon, rose


ID65315
Title of ArticleProgram sends food for the weekend for students
NotesCultivate Culinary
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMembers of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Cultivate Culinary, Elkhart Leadership Academy and Elkhart Community Schools
DateMarch 30, 2019
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Elkhart Leadership Academy


ID65286
Title of ArticleConcord Schools prepares for leadership changes
NotesJennifer Davis, Randy Myers, Scott Kovatch, Tim Tahara, Kami Wait, Tim Yoder, Kelly Barr; John Trout
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJennifer Davis, Randy Myers, Scott Kovatch, Tim Tahara, Kami Wait, Tim Yoder, Kelly Barr; John Trout
DateMarch 20, 2019
PageA3
SubjectsConcord Community Schools, Concord School Board


ID65101
Title of ArticleLippert Components launches Leadership Academy
NotesLippert Academy for Leadership; Kaehr, Dustin
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKaehr
DateFebruary 10, 2019
PageD2
SubjectsLippert Components Inc.


ID64698
Title of ArticleYoung Panthers turn to Bean for leadership
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWolfe; Bean
DateNovember 20, 2018
PageB1, B2
SubjectsNorthWood High School, High School Athletics, Bean, Nick, Wolfe, Aaron


ID64632
Title of ArticleMennonite Seminary enrollment up 28 percent
NotesLeadership Education in Anabaptist Perspective
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionParticipants in AMBS's orientation course
DateNovember 3, 2018
PageA3
SubjectsAnabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS)


ID63865
Title of ArticleChamber graduates leadership class
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKenzie Kurtz speaking at graduation; Curtis Hill giving keynote address; Graduating class with diplomas; Leadership Academy graduates present check to Andrew Bylsma of Safe Kids Elkhart
DateMay 13, 2018
PageD1, D4
SubjectsGreater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Academies


ID63534
Title of ArticleWakarusa student named top in state
NotesAnnika Bennett; 2018 Billy Michal Student Leadership Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionValerie Anglemyer, Steve Bowser, Annika Bennett, Tom Bennett, Jennifer Bennett and Bart Rice
DateMarch 20, 2018
PageA1, A8
SubjectsNorthWood Middle School, Awards


ID63439
Title of ArticleWest Goshen selected as 2018 Model School
NotesInternational Center For Leadership in Education
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateMarch 3, 2018
PageA1, A8
SubjectsWest Goshen Elementary School


ID63270
Title of ArticleLaCasa director earns state leadership award
NotesBuilding Better Neighborhoods Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLarry Gautsche, Janine Betsey, Andy Fraizer
DateFebruary 4, 2018
PageD1, D3
SubjectsLaCasa Inc., Gautsche, Larry, Awards


ID62373
Title of ArticleBusiness leadership takes spotlight at Gala
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAmish Shah, Gary Sieber, Isaac Torres; Nancy Roeder, Carl Risk II; Paul Thomas, Kurt Kruggel; Bob Deputy, Bill Burton; Timothy Brown, Derrick Mayes, Gary Sieber; John Warren; Business Hall of Fame Ind
DateAugust 28, 2017
PageA1, A6, A8
SubjectsElkhart County Assessor, Pokagon Band


ID62333
Title of ArticleConcord sophomore attends science leadership congress
NotesCongress of Future Science and Technology Leaders
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSpencer Shuff
DateAugust 4, 2017
PageA8
SubjectsConcord High School


ID62020
Title of ArticleGoshen Schools takes children to CLASS
NotesCLASS (Connecting Learning Assures Successful Students)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFormer Goshen Mayor Allan Kauffman speaks to students at Parkside Elementary
DateJune 13, 2017
PageA1, A8
SubjectsGoshen Community Schools, Leadership


ID61733
Title of ArticleNurse's week ends with recognition
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGoshen Mayor Jeremy Stutsman with leadership council; Jeremy Stutsman, Julie Crossley
DateMay 16, 2017
PageA8
SubjectsGoshen Health


ID61647
Title of ArticleLeadership change pending at Goshen Chamber of Commerce
NotesDavid Daughtery
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDavid Daugherty
DateMay 7, 2017
PageD1
SubjectsGoshen City Council, Retirement


ID61790
Title of ArticleElkhart County Libertarian Party elects leadership
NotesRick Bowen; Eric Harris
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateApril 25, 2017
PageA3
SubjectsLegislature, Libertarian Party, Ambler, Arlen


ID61530
Title of ArticleBrenneman receives education award
NotesAlfredo G. de los Santos Jr. Distinguished Leadership in Higher Education Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrenneman
DateMarch 14, 2017
PageA3
SubjectsBrenneman, James E., Goshen College, Awards


ID61130
Title of ArticleMy Hood Needz Me relaunches with new leadership
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHolliday
DateDecember 21, 2016
PageA3
SubjectsMy Hood Needz Me, Holliday, Aaron


ID61080
Title of ArticlePanthers' Trenshaw puts pride into leadership, 'D'
NotesTaitlyn Trenshaw
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTrenshaw
DateDecember 13, 2016
PageB1, B3
SubjectsNorthWood High School, Basketball


ID60059
Title of ArticleAlmost no Latinos in key leadership roles
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart and Goshen Mayors and City Councils; Elkhart County Council; Elkhart and Goshen School Boards; Elkhart County Commissioners
DateMay 29, 2016
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHispanic/Latino Community, Politics and Government, Ethnic Diversity