Leadership Bartlesville
Participants in this elite program expand their professional and personal networks, broaden their leadership skills, and receive a complete overview of our community.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Overview
Leadership Bartlesville is an issue-oriented leadership development program of the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce that informs, motivates, and increases the awareness of selected participants through seminars and interaction with community decision makers. The goals for the Leadership Bartlesville program are to develop participant awareness of the Bartlesville area, its problems, challenges, and opportunities by examining the major systems which contribute to patterns of life in the area; to provide opportunities for communication among emerging and established leadership for public and private organizations, planning bodies, and commissions; and to motivate and encourage participants to assume community leadership roles.
Leadership Bartlesville is open to all interested residents of the Bartlesville area and does not discriminate because of age, sex, race, religion, or national origin. Participants are selected on the basis of ability, demonstrated interest in the Bartlesville community, and insight for effective leadership.
The deadline for completed applications is June 30th at 5pm. Completed applications can be submitted on-line or can returned to the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Leadership Bartlesville, 201 SW Keeler, Bartlesville, OK 74003. If mailing, they must be postmarked by June 30, 2026.
Commitment
The program consists of a two-day orientation retreat, which is mandatory, and nine monthly class sessions. The program requires a definite commitment of time on the part of each participant as well as their employer. If a class member cannot attend a scheduled session, they must notify the Program Chairs 48 hours prior to that session. Members with more than 1.5 sessions of absence will be dropped from the program without a tuition refund, unless the Leadership Bartlesville Steering Committee chairman has previously approved absences above the limit. Excused absence requests must be submitted in writing. Your company that you work for must be a current Chamber Member.
Class XXXVI Program Schedule
(Session topics may switch but dates are set)
August 20 | 9:00am-4:00pm | Orientation Day 1 (Archway Properties Event Space)
August 21 | 8am-2pm | Orientation Day 2 (Heart Matters)
August 25 | 4:30-6pm | Welcome Reception
September 9 | 8am-5pm | Community Services (Laura Gorman)
September 22 | 11:30am-1pm | BCF Celebrate Together Lunch (optional)
October 14 | 8am-5pm | City Government (City Staff)
October 20 | 11:30am-1pm | Connect Lunch #1 (Be the Light)
November 4 | 8am-5pm | Economic Development/Large Business (Jason Kreider, Ben Mense, COP - Blair Ellis)
November 19 | 11:30pm-1pm | Connect Lunch #2 (On the Rock)
December 9 | 8am-5pm | Education (Laci Harris)
December 15? | 4:30-6pm | LB36 Holiday Social
January 13 | 8am-5pm | Criminal Justice (BPD, Judge Vaclaw)
January 28 | 11am-1pm | Class Project Planning Lunch (Hillcrest)
February 10 | 8am-5pm | Healthcare (Jennifer Butler)
February 25 | 11am-1pm | Connect Lunch #3 (SPCA)
March 10 | 8am-5pm | Small Business (Perspective Staff)
April 7 | 8am-5pm | Tourism and the Arts (Maria Gus)
April 14 | 7:30am-5:30pm OKC | Day at the Capitol (Mike Wilt)
May 6 | 9:00am-1pm | Capstone Presentations
May 6 | 6-9pm | Graduation at Chamber’s Annual Gala and Awards
*Participants should note times and plan to stay until the end of each session.
Tuition Fee
Tuition for Leadership Bartlesville is $1100. After notification of acceptance, payment will be due on or before
August 22, 2026. If tuition is not received, an alternate member will be named after the due date.
Sponsoring Organization
Nominees for the Leadership Bartlesville program must have the support and commitment of their sponsoring business or organization. The signature of the sponsoring organization is necessary as an indication of support of the nominee’s participation in Leadership Bartlesville, and understanding of the attendance requirements and expense involved.
Application
LB Online Application – Application link will close after June 30th
Interview
Applicants must be available for brief interview. Once you have submitted your application. Please click here to schedule your interview.
Notification
All applicants will be notified by email of acceptance or non-acceptance into the program by August 1, 2026.
If you have questions about the Leadership Bartlesville Program or this application please contact Tressa Cruse at the Chamber of Commerce. By phone at 336-8708 or by e-mail – tcruse@bartlesville.com