Leadership Park City Announces Class 23
PARK CITY, Utah (Sept. 27, 2016)—Myles Rademan and the selection committee for Leadership Park City have announced the 23rd Leadership Class. The 32 members, which include one student from Park City High School, were chosen from more than 100 applicants.
“We are gratified that—even after 23 years of conducting this program—we, once again, had a record number of applicants,” said Rademan, the program’s founder and director. The quality of those who applied this year was outstanding—making the selection process difficult. I’m looking forward to another amazing year with this new group.”
Applicants hailed from Summit, Wasatch, and Salt Lake Counties, though all have some connection to Park City through their work or home. “Our problems are regional,” said Rademan, “and our applicant pool reflected this. Having a class that represents a cross-section of the Wasatch front and back will help us develop holistic solutions for our larger community.”
In their applications, many candidates expressed concern about the accelerated rate of change they’ve observed in Park City. “I was very struck by the applicants’ intense love of their community,” said Rademan. “Those who apply are not bystanders: they don’t just complain about problems—they want to solve them.”
Those candidates who were not selected for this year’s class are encouraged to reapply in the future. “I am always sorry that we cannot accept all of the applicants because they all demonstrate a passion for their community,” said Rademan. “It’s just not feasible because of budget and logistical constraints. But I hope those who were not accepted will not be discouraged and will consider reapplying.”
The Leadership program also includes two events open to the public: a one-day “Leadership 101” class in February and a community lecture in March. Those unable to take part in the formal program are encouraged to attend these shorter-form programs.
Rademan also emphasized that Leadership Park City is but one way to give back. “Park City has such a rich civic life: we have so many community meetings, nonprofits, task forces, and commissions—all of which rely on an engaged citizenry to succeed.” Taking part in any of these will also better prepare candidates for the Leadership program.
Following are the 32 members of Leadership Park City Class 23. The selection committee would like to extend their congratulations to everyone:
Kieran John Ahern
Catherine Bradley
Ulrike Christina Case
Karen Kay Christian
Sara Jo Myrtle Dickens
Caroline Rigby Ferris
Jeffrey John Fishman
Rebeca Gonzalez-Rocha
Will Dette Hamill
Duane (Dar) Hendrickson
Thomas K. Horton
Lauren Joyce
Adriane Herrick Juarez
Brian Jason Kahn
Devery Ann Karz
John Michael Kenworthy
John Kucera
Lori Kun
Shelley Lynn Marshall
Colleen Frances McGinn
Bill McGinnis
Robert Scott McKinney
Christopher Neville
Franco Pedraza
Mary Gabrielle Potts
Rebecca Suzanne Ross
Lydia Peachey Rupnow
Lynne Peck Rutan
John Henry Sale
Ryan Patrick Walsh
Kirsten Ann Whetstone
Elora Danan White
Visit the Leadership Park City web page for more information.
