Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2025) – The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 launched its journey Oct. 3 with a high-energy, two-day retreat at Stony Ranch in Ponder, TX, led by Dick Hammond – better known as “Dizzy Dick”- of Leadership on the Move.
From the start, the 22 participants representing diverse industries dove into interactive challenges designed to spark trust, teamwork, and leadership growth. They navigated the Rope Knot to strengthen communication, worked together to conquer the Spider Web obstacle, and explored shared values that quickly built camaraderie.
The retreat blended hard work with plenty of laughter, with the sweetest takeaway being the bonds forged among classmates – connections that will fuel their impact throughout the year and beyond. Using personality assessments and the five key characteristics of effective leaders as a guide, participants discovered that stepping outside their comfort zones opened the door to stronger collaboration and bigger possibilities.
Leadership Rockwall, the flagship program of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, equips emerging leaders with the tools to succeed while deepening their impact in the community. The program combines in-depth issue seminars, skill-building workshops, and a community impact project to foster growth and service.
Meet the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026:
Jason Bishop, New View Windows
Angel Butler, Atrium Legal Group
Dr. Catherine Casteel, Casteel Foot & Ankle Center
Sherry DeLaGarza, Divine Peace Church
Cory Dentler, City of Rockwall
Angie Estrada, Pegasus Foods
Tracey Fentum, Brittex Bubbles, LLC
Sandra Gonzalez, Rockwall County Elections
Lauryn Graves, Graves Roofing & Restoration
Stavros Kaplaneris, Artisan Masonry & Granite
Alma McClintock, Republic Women Scholarship Fund
Aaron McGrew, Rockwall Police Department
Logan McLaren, Maaco Rockwall
Derek Moore, Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas
Ryan Moorman, City of Heath
Sandra Ownby, Lone Star CASA
Dr. Mary Pugh, Rockwall ISD
Lisa Reed, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe
Madison Stahl, Timpa Law Office
Kyle Tatum, HomeBank Texas
Steve Torres, The Traveling TORO
Jodi Willard, Visit Rockwall
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Ben Northcutt ’20, Leadership Rockwall Chairman, Milestone Home Services
Patricia Mejia ’18, Alumni Chairman, Children’s Advocacy Center
Sylvia Sotelo Kidd ’14, Selection Committee Chairman
Janette Wold ’24, Lead Advisor, Alchemy & Soul Teaching
Justine Jones ’24, Senior Class Advisor, Reborn Beauty & Wellness
Ryan Joyce ’24, Class Co-Advisor, Michael Joyce Properties
Ryan Lutes ’25, Class Co-Advisor, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall
Submitted by Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News. Courtesy photos.
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