The El Dorado Main Street Board of Directors is a group of volunteers who are an experienced, dedicated, passionate leadership team. This is a working board where members are involved in activities, decision making, promotions, fundraising and visioning.
Board of Directors:
Executive Committee:
President: Leon Leachman
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Vice President: Jeff Christensen
I began my career in finance after my time in the Marine Corps Infantry. I began working for a local bank, working my way up to eventually helping clients with their investments. In 2012, I transitioned to Edward Jones, realizing the depth to which I could serve my clients here.
I attended WSU and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in economics. I have also worked to obtain my AAMS® professional designation to better serve my clients needs.
My wife, Stacy, and I have been married since 2003. Together we have five children, along with six grandkids. When I am not busy at the office we enjoy traveling together, chasing upland birds when I can, spending time with the kids and grandkids, cooking and shooting sports. Creating memories with those that we care about is incredibly important to us!
Secretary: Craig Yaryan
Craig has served on the Main Street Board for over 8 years, including 2 terms as President. He has a very wide range of management experience including 20+ years of bank management. He served 10 consecutive terms as President of the Kansas Association of Mortgage Brokers and 12 years as a delegate on the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB). Consulted on writing the “Kansas Mortgage Banking Act”. Has been a Featured Speaker at events in Washington D.C., Kansas City, Wichita, El Dorado.
Treasurer: Tony Allison
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Executive Director: Emily Connell
Emily is a multi-award winning entrepreneur, preservationist, community planner and volunteer, fundraiser and visionary with nearly thirty years of past experience in private- public partnership and nonprofit work. She has started and managed several businesses as well as serving the position of “Director” for various institutions and organizations in Kansas and Colorado. Emily’s more recent position was with the Symphony in the Flint Hills as a founding board member and Executive Director until 2013.
Steve Waite
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Other Board Members are:
David Dillner, El Dorado City Manager:
Jean Plummer
Charley Green
Tabitha Sharp
Ex-Officio:
Mike Wheeler – Butler County Commissioner:
Bill Young – El Dorado Mayor
Frank Patton – Past President
Partners:
Linda Jolly, El Dorado INC: