Alumni Newsletter - 3rd Quarter 2025

On behalf of our Selection Committee, Executive Board, and Board of Directors, we are excited to introduce the Vision St. Charles County Leadership Class of 2026!

Programming is already underway, and these leaders represent a diverse cross-section of our community. Please join us in welcoming them into the Vision Family:

• Ashley Willenbrock, Compass Health Network
• Bailey Robischeau, O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce
• Brian Gould, National Property Inspections
• Cathleen Bornhop, Community Living
• Chiquita Smith, Truly Treasured Homecare
• Dan Brice, Gross Mechanical
• Dawn Mosher, Commerce Bank
• Erica Bridges, St. Charles County Government
• Erica Powers, Habitat for Humanity
• Gregory Bewig, O’Fallon Fire Protection District
• Jamie Coval, Community Advocate
• Jason Adams, City of O'Fallon
• Jeff Files, CNB STL Bank
• Jeffrey Simmons, Bax Engineering
• Jennifer Edler, Lindenwood University
• Jim Wehmeier, Wehmeier Drywall
• Joseph Gragnani, Saint Charles City Fire Department
• Joshua McGaughey, SCCAD
• Katie Lyczak, The Sparrow's Nest
• Kayla Hollingshead, BJC – Progress West Hospital
• Kelsey McClure. SSM Health
• Kenda Curativo, BCI
• Kristen Sherry, St. Charles City-County Library
• Kristin Chesnut, City of O'Fallon
• Lauren Ringler. Promotions Pronto
• Lydia Crespo, Cozy Shop
• Muriel Smith, St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
• Ronique Jackson, Family Advocacy & Community Training
• Scott Nyberg, Pudgy Udder Ice Cream
• Shelley Fischer, DDRB
• Shelly Roy, Community Advocate
• Stacy Spradling, Emmaus Homes
• Stephanie Moore, SSM Health
• Tabatha Baker, Wilhelm & Wilhelm, LLC
• Tricia Casper, Keller Williams Realty West

Stay tuned for the Class Yearbook link with professional headshots from Creative Visions Photography once it’s live on our website.

• September 18, 2025 – Tourism Day
• October 16, 2025 – First Responders Day
• November 20, 2025 – County Government Day
• December 18, 2025 – Economic Development Day
• January 29, 2026 – Health & Human Services Day
• February 19, 2026 – Media / Education Day
• March 25–26, 2026 – Jefferson City Trip
• April 23, 2026 – Presentation Day
• May 14, 2026 - Graduation Celebration

Vision Homecoming

Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:00 pm

Good News Brewing, Frenchtown

Immediately following Tourism Day, our alumni and Class of 2026 participants will gather for networking, celebration, and reconnecting. Mark your calendar now and spread the word to your classmates!

Vision at the Beer Tent – St. Charles Fair

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Blanchette Park

Vision Leadership will be running the Beer Tent at the St. Charles Fair! Stop by between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to grab a drink, see familiar faces, and support Vision. Proceeds from the tent directly benefit our program – so raise a glass with us!

Vision Music Bingo Night & 50/50 Raffle

Friday, November 21, 2025

Trigg Banquet Center

Join us for one of Vision’s biggest fundraising events of the year! Gather your classmates, reserve a table, and enjoy an evening of music bingo, prizes, and fellowship – all while supporting Vision’s mission to educate and inspire community leaders.

• Music Bingo: Registration now open. Secure your table today!
• 50/50 Raffle: Tickets are available now, and you don’t have to be present to win!

The Vision Protégé Mentorship Program will return this January for its Spring 2026 session. Building on the success of this year’s relaunch, the program continues to provide meaningful opportunities for growth – whether you’re interested in mentoring emerging leaders, developing your own leadership skills, or supporting the program as a sponsor.

Ways to Engage:

• Become a Mentor: Share your experience and insight to guide the next generation of leaders.
• Join as a Protégé: Take part in a 12-week program designed to strengthen leadership and communication skills while building lasting connections.
• Support as a Sponsor: Help sustain and grow the Protégé Program through annual sponsorship opportunities.

The Spring 2026 session begins in January.

If you’d like to learn more or explore how you can participate, visit our Vision Protégé Program page or connect with Dave Bowen for a qualifying conversation.

Our alumni are the heart and soul of the Vision Program, and your sponsorship helps us keep tuition affordable for future participants. Thank you to all who purchased a Vision Alumni Sponsorship! There are still many great ways you and your company can support Vision throughout the year, from sponsoring a breakfast or lunch at a program day to table and event sponsorships. For a full listing of opportunities, view our 2025–2026 Sponsorship Guide.

With the Class of 2026 officially underway, the Vision Program is charging forward with energy and momentum! None of this would be possible without your support. Whether through sponsorships, attending events, or being present to support the growth of the next class, our alumni make Vision thrive.

If you haven’t connected with us in a while, consider this your invitation back. We’d love to see you at Homecoming, Bingo Night, or a Program Day soon.



Thank you for being the legacy and the future of Vision Leadership.

Mark Hollander - Executive Director

As part of our Board Engagement focus this year, we want to make sure our alumni know the leaders guiding Vision St. Charles County Leadership. This group of dedicated volunteers plays a vital role in advancing our mission and shaping the experiences we offer. We hope this helps you put names to faces, foster future connections, and see who is working behind the scenes to strengthen our community.

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