Four FAMI Employees Complete Leadership McPherson 2026

Leadership McPherson 2026 FAMI Graduates

This spring, four Farmers Alliance employees completed the Leadership McPherson Class of 2026, a long-standing program designed around the belief that leadership is an activity accessible to everyone. The program empowers participants to take initiative, strengthen their leadership skills, and inspire meaningful changes throughout the McPherson community.  

This year, Suzie Hill, Policy Service Team Manager; Jamie Hubin, Customer Service Manager; Jennifer Schroeder, Policy Service Team Manager;and Bonnie Smith, Claims Service Team Manager, completed the nine-week long program, which included an intensive leadership session featuring the Kansas Leadership Center’s When Everyone Leads curriculum.

Each year, the Leadership McPherson class is challenged to identify a local need and develop a project that specifically benefits McPherson-area youth. The 2026 class created Suds & Smiles, an initiative designed to reduce barriers for local families by providing free laundry services. The class partnered with McPherson Express Laundry Center and local service organizations to bring the initiative to life and provide meaningful support to families in the community.

“Leadership McPherson was a unique opportunity to connect with other local professionals who shared a common goal of growing their leadership skills,” said Jamie Hubin, Customer Service Manager. “I’m grateful that Farmers Alliance supported several of our FAMI leaders in participating and investing in our development. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to expand their influence and leadership impact, not just those in formal leadership roles. Anyone and everyone can be a leader!”

Farmers Alliance is incredibly proud to have four employees who are committed to growing as leaders and making a difference both within our organization and throughout the McPherson community. Congratulations to Suzie, Jamie, Jenny, and Bonnie on completing Leadership McPherson and for their dedication to serving and strengthening our community!