µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Leadership Institute celebrates Class of 2023
Published on May 24, 2023
ELKTON, Md. – The µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Leadership Institute celebrated the graduating class of 2023 during a banquet on Thursday, May 18, at the Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina in Chesapeake City, Md. This year’s class was among the largest in the 24-year history of the program, with 25 graduates.
The µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Leadership Institute provides a framework where existing and emerging business, government, and tourism leaders engage, collaborate, and commit to µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County’s ongoing development. This unique learning opportunity provides participants with diverse perspectives on community growth and prosperity issues in addition to valuable time to share best practices and network.
Building a thriving community requires people working together to create a shared vision to solve problems and celebrate triumphs. Looking to the future, well-informed, diverse, and high-quality leadership is necessary for µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County to grow and prosper.
The Class of 2023 heard words of inspiration from µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø College President Mary Way Bolt and Dean of Career and Community Education Miles Dean. The keynote speaker was Colonel Johnny M. Casiano, Commander of the U.S. Army Garrison stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
The 15-week program introduces participants to CEOs of companies such as W.L. Gore, Great Wolf Lodge Resort, Restoration Hardware, and Warwick Mushroom Farms. µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Leadership participants, their organizations, and the entire community benefit as participants gain the skills and knowledge needed to lead µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County into a bright future. They can develop professional networks, meet, and interact with key thought leaders in µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County and learn their management styles, and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility by planning and executing a community service project.
The Class of 2023 includes: Brandon Brice, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø College; Michele Burch, EXIT Preferred Realty; Jennifer Carter, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Public Library; Andrew Curran, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Public Schools; George Dunton, Herr Foods, Inc.; Heather Handler, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Public Schools; Darius Humphries, Chesapeake Care Resources, Ind.; Mardea James, Maryland Department of Labor; Dr. Jessie Kubek, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Public Schools; Ed Lineaweaver, PuroClean of Elkton; Megan McRay, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Chamber of Commerce; Jamila Mettee, Frederick Ward Associates; Tracey Miller, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Public Library; Patricia McArdell, Susquehanna Workforce Network; Trisha Olfers, Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union; Jenifer Peterson, Bainbridge Development Corp.; Diana Ramirez, Susquehanna Workforce Network; Tyler Simonds, Edward Jones; Toni Sprenkle, Bainbridge Development Corp.; Jennifer Tuerke, Voices of Hope, Inc.; Maura Van Syckle, Carroll Community College – Small Business Development Center; Andrea Vuncannon, Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union; Alyssa Webster, Maryland Department of Labor; Erin Wright, Voices of Hope, Inc.; Stephen Yates, Town of North East.
To learn more about the µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Leadership Institute and join the network of leaders who are building the future, contact Laurie Raphael at lraphael@nullcecil.edu or (443) 907-1376.