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ADULT LEADERSHIP
NORTHEAST POLK

The Chamber's 2024-2025 Adult Leadership Program will begin in October 2024!


 

This dynamic group will begin in October! The Leadership Northeast Polk program brings together current and emerging leaders from Northeast Polk, with the charge of developing a network of informed, proactive, talented and resourceful leaders to constantly improve our community’s quality of life. Leadership participants learn about different sectors of the community (government, private, non-profit); and the issues, challenges, and opportunities that confront its current leaders and the leaders of tomorrow.

 

The 8-month program immerses participants in activities and discussions to increase their awareness and ability to assess current and future issues that impact or will impact Northeast Polk County and the State of Florida. Want to learn more? Call the Chamber at 863-422-3751.

 




Classmates from previous classes emerged from the experience with strong bonds of friendship, greater knowledge about their community and a deeper awareness of the issues our public and private businesses face. Congratulations to all our Leadership graduates.

Leadership Class I graduates: Casey Adams, Betsy Cleveland, Brent Burish, Bobbi Freeman, Sherman Fullove, Lisa Harden, Anna Kestner, Michael Mathews, Ellen McCarter, Jenna Register and Matina Wagner. 

Leadership Class II graduates: Allison Beeman, Georia Davis, Carlton Deese, Sharon Knowles, Mike Pruitt, Saul Reyes, Denise Watta, Ken Sauer, Dawn Willis and Bernadette Wright. 

Leadership Class III graduates: Kim Edwards, Cheryl Garnett, Clettus Greene, Brian Grip, Richard Holland, Cyndi Jantomaso, Steve McConn, James Mott, Nurka Soto-Valentine, Stacy Stokes, and Auburn Taylor. 

​Leadership Class IV graduates: Kathy Jessie , Annette King,Jani Lowdell, Matt Mouncey, Marta Negron, Thomas Patrias, Anthony Tidwell, and Jonathan Evans. 

​Leadership Class V graduates: April Robinson, Ron Moates, Dan Cone, Nannette Martin, Patricia Spalding, Belinda Rieger, Clayton McMillan, Josh Freucht, and Debra Parker (Chair/Participant).​

​Leadership Class VI graduates:  Dr. Yarisa Bonet, Paul Garrison, Tracey Guerrero, Jeannette Grullon, David Johnson, Maribel Ramirez, Fred Reilly, and Denise Vickery.

Leadership Class VII graduates:  Matt Ayres, Lt. David Bright, Julie Fife, Russel Mouton, Johsua Plazak, Jennifer Schroyer, Sandra Schulz, Mark Shapiro, and Christopher Wilson. 

Leadership Class VIII graduates:  Stephanie Benton, Julie Coats, Shantavia Conner, Julieta Johnston, Jennifer Williams, Capt. Ken Raczynski, and Francisco Zulueta.

Leadership Class IX graduates:  Maricela Arteaga, Ermelinda Centeno, Lt. Larry Davis, Travis Keyes, David Norton, Brian Ross, Amber Smith, Felicia Zimmerman​

Leadership Class X graduates: Chris Bailey, Mark Bennett, Tamarah Fields, Nicole Guerrero, LeAnn Pierce, Capt. Robert Sessions, Jason Shockey, Sheri Spivey, Karen Tiner, Mary Westgate

Leadership Class XI graduates: Amanda Ferreira, Lt. Ryan Shea, Amanda Walton

Leadership Class XII graduates: Nancy Dodd, Lucas Oliveira, Ryan Ritchie, Markeishia Smith, Vernel Smith

Leadership Class XIII graduates:  Richard B. Davis, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Lekia “Kia” Johnson, City of Haines City, James Keene, City of Haines City, Vincent “Sr.” King, Polk State College, Alexis Noonan, Kitto Sheds & Equipment, Steve Parker, City of Davenport, Saray Torres, SouthState Bank

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