Rockwall, TX (September 21, 2023) – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce announced its Leadership Rockwall Class of 2024 at Rockwall’s Spring Hill Suites by Marriott on Tuesday evening. All class members attended an official orientation followed by an Alumni Mixer and announcement of class names.
During orientation, class advisors introduced the class to the mission, history and curriculum of Leadership Rockwall. A mixer event followed with several of Rockwall’s community leaders and Leadership Rockwall alumni in attendance. The mixer served as an opportunity for this year’s class members to meet and bond with alumni and potential mentors.
Leadership Rockwall was founded in 1997 with many of Rockwall’s most prominent leaders graduating from the program. To name a few: Kevin Fowler, former Mayor of Rockwall, Justin Holland, State Representative and Mary Smith, City of Rockwall, City Manager. The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2024 represents Leadership Rockwall’s 26th class to date. The Chamber looks forward to continuing the tradition for yet another successful year.
Leadership Rockwall Class of 2024 Advisors:
Darby Burkey – Preisdent and CEO of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center
Shane Hollas, Maaco Rockwall – Leadership Rockwall Chairman
Sylvia Sotelo Kidd, Ebby Halliday Realtors – Leadership Rockwall Alumni Chairman
Ben Northcutt, All Care Comfort Solutions – Lead Class Advisor
Kasey Hogland, Avidea Social – Class Co-Advisor
Johnny Kirkpatrick, Raptor IT Solutions – Class Co-Advisor
Leadership Rockwall Class of 2024 Members:
Ben Alexander – Hanks Handyman Services LLC
Grant Buckholt – Northwestern Mutual
Victor Cantu – Toro Steam Cleaning
Dottie Corder – Young Chefs Academy
Sarah DiGirolamo – Rockwall County Elections
Keesha Dillard – Ebby Halliday Realtors
Ronald Dokken – Baylor Scott & White – Lake Pointe
Spencer Foster – City of Fate
Bobby Gladu – Artisan Masonry
Justine Jones – Reborn Skin and Beauty
Ryan Joyce – Michael Joyce Properties
Yasamyne Korban – Rockwall ISD
Gunnar Ledermann – Divine Peace Church
Lauren Podina – Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas
Amanda Potthoff – American National Bank
Doris Richards – T&D Construction and Outdoor Living Inc.
Rachel Searson – House Master Home Inspections
Meagan Taylor – Texas Health Hospital – Rockwall
Shannon Thompson – A Plus Payroll
Kristy Tyra – Oncor
David Vega – Rockwall Capital Group
Janette Wold – Self Possessed Coaching
About Leadership Rockwall:
Leadership Rockwall is a 9-month, Rockwall County focused community leadership program designed to develop the skills leaders need to excel. The program includes a combination of in-depth issue seminars and skill development exercises designed to enhance self-awareness of leadership approaches.
Participants are immersed in monthly full-day sessions throughout Rockwall County that include guest speakers, hands-on experiences, tours and relationship building opportunities. The goal of each class day is to challenge thinking and inspire participants to get involved in their community.
At the start of this 9-month program, participants are charged with the task of identifying a Rockwall County related issue, program or project that needs attention. After selection and approval of the project, the class then plans and executes a sustainable community project.
You can learn more about Leadership Rockwall by visiting the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce website at rockwallchamber.org, or call the office at 972-771-5733.
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