Class of 2026 Graduation Celebration
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Tuesday, April 21st 2026
TIME
5:30pm
LOCATION
Sheraton Hotel
1800 50th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
After nine months of learning, growing, and collaborating, our Class of 2026 is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor their dedication and welcome them into a community of more than 200 Waukee Leadership Institute alumni.
Event Schedule
5:30 PM — Networking Happy Hour
6:30 PM — Dinner
7:15 PM — Graduation Program
7:45 PM — Presentations & Graduate Recognition
8:30 PM — Class Photo
Attire
Business casual (no jeans), please. Graduation is a celebration of completing our nine-month program, and we want the event to feel both professional and relaxed. Dress comfortably, look polished, and come ready to enjoy the evening.
Join Us
$75 per person
Includes networking happy hour, two drink tickets, dinner, and dessert.
RSVP for 1 Guest: $75
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RSVP for 2 Guests: $150
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GRADUATION CELEBRATION
Meet the Class of 2026
- Dawson Bergmann, Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company
- Kurt Hagge, Farnsworth Group
- Sam Hester, Holmes Murphy & Associates
- Kari Lang, Wells Fargo
- Tracy Lovetinsky, City of Waukee
- Talia McAtee, City of Waukee
- Erica Ogden, Holmes Murphy & Associates
- Ben Renner, Innovative Captive Strategies
- Chelsea Salvo, MercyOne
- John Schmitt, Hubbell Realty Company
- Cyrus W Schoonmaker II, TMZ Brokerage Company
- Lindsay Waechter, Waukee Community School District
The Waukee Leadership Institute has been developing leaders in Waukee, Iowa since 2006.
