Some leadership is loud. The kind that announces itself.
This isn’t that.
In Maple Grove, these three leaders show something different. Consistent presence. Thoughtful listening. A steady commitment to others. Their impact is built in the small moments that happen every day.
Because when you invest in people, the return lasts.
Jon McCullough
Maple Grove Councilmember | Roseville Schools District Staff
For Jon, leadership starts with showing up well.
A visit to a senior housing complex became more than routine. Listening led to action and reinforced what he already believed. Trust isn’t given. It’s built over time.
He leads with curiosity, choosing to understand before responding. In both city government and education, his focus is clear: create spaces where people feel supported, safe, and able to thrive.
“It’s important to show up, listen, and follow through in ways people can see and feel.”
That’s what people remember. Not the meeting, but what came from it.
Troy Seubert
Head Wrestling Coach, Maple Grove High School
For Troy, leadership isn’t measured on the scoreboard.
It shows up years later.
Former wrestlers come back, not to talk about wins, but about who they became. The discipline. The resilience.
He sees wrestling as more than a sport. It’s a structure. A place for growth, especially for students who need direction or belief in themselves.
Inside the wrestling room, differences fade. Accountability rises.
“Once an athlete knows you care—that’s when change begins.”
That’s the turning point. When effort becomes personal, and growth becomes real.
Troy meets athletes where they are, then pushes them to become more than they thought possible.
Kevin Walsh
Associate Broker, Keller Williams Classic Realty Northwest | Founder, The Exchange
Kevin didn’t leave leadership behind when he stepped away from corporate America.
He rebuilt it.
What started as a small gathering in his living room has grown into The Exchange, a community where business leaders share ideas and challenges.
He believes success doesn’t happen alone, and the right environment can change everything.
“Opening the door for someone is one thing. Watching them walk through it—that’s the win.”
That’s where his focus stays.
Not on directing. Not on recognition.
On creating space for others to step forward.
Because the strongest leaders don’t just move ahead.
They bring others with them.