About the Leadership Forum
The Fort Wayne Leadership Forum was founded in 1992 when a group of business owners began meeting at lunch to develop social and business relationships, as well as quality referrals and business opportunities. Today, membership has grown to include first-, second- and third-generation entrepreneurs who are expanding the success of their businesses.
Membership in the Leadership Forum is much more than a membership in a “tip club.” It is a commitment to establish and build relationships within the group, and to influence our community in positive, long-term ways.
Welcome, New Members
Konrad LaPrade
Fort Wayne Newspapers
R.J. Greim
Almet, Inc.
Adam Day
Fox Contractors Corp.
Upcoming Speakers
September 8, 2026 — Dave Dumas, BND Commercial Real Estate
September 15, 2026 — Joe Konkle, Chief Administrative Officer, of Daedabyte, guest and Brother of Grace Holloway,
September 22, 2026 — John Ferguson, The Ferguson Agency
September 29, 2026 — RJ Greim, Almet, Inc.
October 6, 2026 — Business Meeting,
October 13, 2026 — Adam Fruchey, Don R. Fruchey
October 20, 2026 — Joel Goss, Christopher James Menswear
October 27, 2026 — Matt Graham, Wayne Pipe & Supply, Inc.
November 3, 2026 — Business Meeting,
November 10, 2026 — Tim Hall, FW Outfitters
November 17, 2026 — Todd Hensley, Indy Heat Gym Rats
November 24, 2026 — Open Meeting,
December 1, 2026 — Business Meeting,
December 8, 2026 — Grayce Holloway, Icing for Izaac
December 15, 2026 — Alex Kiefer, Luther Life Villages
December 22, 2026 — No Meeting Christmas - You get credit for attendance,
December 29, 2026 — No Meeting New Year's Eve - You get credit for attendance,
January 5, 2027 — Business Meeting,
January 12, 2027 — Russ Kolkman, Kolkman Financial
January 19, 2027 — Kevin Kratzman, Korte Does It All
January 26, 2027 — Corinna Ladd, PNC Bank
February 2, 2027 — Business Meeting,
February 9, 2027 — Matt Lancia, Matt Lancia Signature Homes
February 16, 2027 — Greg Lassus, Lassus Brothers Oil
February 23, 2027 — Bill Law, Law's Country Kennel
March 2, 2027 — Business Meeting,
March 9, 2027 — Konrad LaPrade, Fort Wayne Newspapers
March 16, 2027 — Corey Leeper, Leeper's Lawn Service
March 23, 2027 — Tyler Lehman, Hamil, Lehman< Englan
March 30, 2027 — No Meeting - Spring Break,