A Milestone in Leadership: Meet the Inaugural LEAD Now Graduates

We’re thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone at Standley Systems, our very first LEAD Now class has officially graduated!

Earlier this year, we launched LEAD Now, a brand-new leadership development program designed to help aspiring Standley leaders grow both personally and professionally. After a competitive application process and nominations from their Vice Presidents, 15 dedicated employees were selected to form this inaugural class.

Over the last nine months, these individuals have pushed themselves beyond comfort zones, supported one another, and embraced the challenge of becoming better leaders, not just in the workplace, but in every area of their lives. Their dedication, vulnerability, engagement, and commitment to growth have been truly inspiring, both to their peers and to the incredible guest speakers who joined throughout the journey.

About the LEAD Now Program

The name LEAD Now captures the heart of the program’s mission: leadership begins now, right where you are. You don’t have to be a manager, director, or team lead to lead with purpose and influence.

LEAD Now stands for:

• L – Learn continuously

• E – Engage with others and inspire

• A – Align goals and actions with the vision and values of the organization

• D – Dedicate yourself to continuous improvement

• Now – Lead right where you are, today.

Over the course of the program, participants explored key leadership topics, including:

• Time and energy management

• Understanding Standley's financial benchmarks

• Delegation and decision making

• The Standley Vision, the 7 Pillars, and the art of Unreasonable Hospitality

• Crucial conversations and conflict resolution

• Self-awareness and the Working Genius model

• Hands-on training with leadership tools from the Standley Leadership Academy

Meet the 2025 LEAD Now Graduates

We are incredibly proud of the following graduates who have demonstrated commitment, courage, and curiosity throughout this journey:

• Alvan Daniel – Field Service Technician

• Chanelle Willis – Supply Chain Coordinator

• Cheyenne Delk – Accounts Payable

• Chris Johnstonbaugh – Strategic Account Executive

• Dayna Acree – Tulsa Sales Assistant

• Emily Nye – Client Care Representative Team Lead

• Eric Wheatley – Service Technician

• Ian Elliott – IT Operations Technician

• Jay Lee – Imaging Solutions Technician

• Kursten Burton – Client Contract Coordinator Team Lead

• Michael Martin – Security Analyst

• Mike Redemer – Shop Technician Supervisor

• Randell Guilbeau – Field Service Technician

• Richmond Logan – Strategic Account Executive

• Seth Henderson – Imaging Implementation Project Coordinator

A Bright Future Ahead

To our 2025 LEAD Now graduates, congratulations on this incredible achievement! Your growth mindset, openness to learning, and commitment to excellence embody the Standley spirit.

This is only the beginning. The impact of your leadership will continue to ripple across the organization and beyond. Thank you for your passion, your perseverance, and for choosing to LEAD Now.

Standley Systems LEAD Now 2025 Graduates

Alvan Daniel – Field Service Technician, Texas

Chanelle Willis – Supply Chain Coordinator

Cheyenne Delk – Accounts Payable

Chris Johnstonbaugh – Strategic Account Executive

Dayna Acree – Tulsa Sales Assistant

Emily Nye – Client Care Representative Team Lead

Eric Wheatley – Service Technician

Ian Elliott – IT Operations Technician

Jay Lee – Imaging Solutions Technician

Kursten Burton – Client Contract Coordinator Team Lead

Michael Martin – Security Analyst

Mike Redemer – Shop Technician Supervisor

Randell Guilbeau – Field Service Technician

Richmond Logan – Strategic Account Executive

Seth Henderson – Imaging Implementation Project Coordinator