Matt Lierz, Rickard Elementary Fence Improvements 2017
Matt Lierz, Rickard Elementary Fence Improvements 2017
Bekka Johnson, Pitching for the Paws 2021 - Fundraising softball tournament to support the Mondak Humane Society
Bekka Johnson, Pitching for the Paws 2021 - Fundraising softball tournament to support the Mondak Humane Society
Amelia Baures, School Supplies 2023 - Community Donations
Paula Lankford, Williston Strong 5K 2023 - Fundraising 5k for families impacted by vehicle/train fatalities' in fall 2023
Paula Lankford, Williston Strong 5K 2023 - Fundraising 5k for families impacted by vehicle/train fatalities' in fall 2023
Victoria Hoppe & Jackie Monzon, Color Run - Diaper Dash 2025 - Color Run to support Olive Motherhood (diaper donations)
Victoria Hoppe & Jackie Monzon, Color Run Diaper Dash 2025 - Color Run to support Olive Motherhood (diaper donations)
Stacie Bondy, Bingo for Books 2025 - Bingo Night in support of the Western Star Literacy
Stacie Bondy, Bingo for Books 2025 - Bingo Night in support of the Western Star Literacy
Are you ready to take the next step on your leadership journey?
Joining the Leadership Williston cohort will enhance your skills in:
Leadership, public speaking, networking, community engagement, team building and teamwork, knowing your working personality, project management, and more!
FAQs
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The application deadline has been extended to Friday, December 12, 2025.
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The group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month, beginning in January through September, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
2026 Schedule:
January 28th
February 25th
March 25th
April 22nd
May 27th
June 24th
July 22nd
August 26th
September 23rd (Graduation)
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To be eligible, an applicant’s employer must be a current member of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC). If you are unsure of your employer’s status, please check the Membership Directory or call the Chamber at 701.577.6000.
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Have participated/do participate in community and professional activities and organizations
Are able to attend all sessions and program events
Are dedicated to personal and professional growth
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Program tuition is $500 per participant. Tuition is generally covered by a participant’s employer.
Tuition includes all course materials, session costs, and meals.
Full payment of tuition is due by January 28, 2026 unless other arrangements are made.
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Leadership Lessons
Public Speech Training
Community Tours or Panels
Community Project
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The community project is intended to make a positive impact on the community while fostering creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. Scale and scope of projects vary, but all must serve a community need and provide opportunity for the participant to demonstrate or develop planning, organization and leadership skills. Projects can be carried out as a group or individually. Project completion is mandatory for graduation.
Leadership Williston Project Leaders
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Kayla Stamp
Leadership Williston Group Facilitator
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Bekka Johnson
Project Coordinator
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Helen Askim
Speech Coach
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Brenna Lordemann
Leadership Williston Coordinator
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Brookelle Otte
Williston Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO
Congrats to our class of 2025!
Victoria Hoppe, Jackie Monzon, Stacie Bondy, Gabby Brown, Kayla Stamp, & Diane Schmidt
See more of the Previous projects that have benefited our community:
Plant Your Roots in Williston - Katie Brewer, LW Class of 2022
Bringing new life to the area, and more trees! Brewer worked with Dakota PRO Landscape Services, LLC to bring the option for new trees to be rooted here. The trees will be planted in Westlawn Park near downtown. The trees will flower and bring great fragrance to the area enhancing the community. You can choose either “Red Splendor” or “Spring Snow”, and these trees can actually withstand the North Dakota temperatures!
Ice Skate Rentals at Raymond Center - Ashley Krasicki, LW Class of 2018
Ice skates are available at the Raymond Family Community Center for just $2 plus admission. Krasicki collaborated with her employer (WPRD), the WPRD Foundation and Williston State College Men’s Hockey to bring the program to fruition. The partnership allowed her to purchase 79 new hockey and figure skates. She also accepts gently used ice skates to beef up the inventory.
“I selected the program due to the void of skate rentals. I’ve worked Tyke Skate and Learn to Skate for the WPRD for the past 6 years so I have received a lot of questions about skate rentals in the community,” she explained.
Public Artwork throughout the Community - Caitlin Pallai, LW Class of 2017
Beautification of traffic signal control boxes from 1st St W down to 18th St W will transform from plain silver into works of art from submissions of local artist of all ages. Working with Clean Slate Group in Bozeman, she transformed several boxes into public artwork and hopes that it will help improve some of the negative perceptions of Williston.
“I’ve heard people say Williston is a dirty place that lacks an arts scene. While I cannot control the amount of dust in town, I can take steps to counter the belief that Williston is not, or cannot be, a town that supports the arts,” said Pallai.