Northeast polk Area Leadership
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 9-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. Classes begin in January of each year.
The 2022 Class XII is full but keep an eye out for information to participate in the Chamber's 2023 Class XIII!.
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 9-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. Classes begin in January of each year.
The 2022 Class XII is full but keep an eye out for information to participate in the Chamber's 2023 Class XIII!.
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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 |
A Special THANK YOU to Linda Pilkington for her instrumental assistance in making the Chamber's Adult leadership and Youth Leadership programs a reality! Linda passed away in February 2017. We miss her dearly but her legacy of service and dedication to the Chamber and the community will endure throughout time.
Play the video to see the adventures of the chamber's adult leadership Class IX & X!
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2018 Leadership Haines City Class VIII!
Congratulations to our Adult Leadership Class VIII Graduates:
Pictured left to right: Barbara Heddon, Century 21 Myers Realty, class Co-Chair; Capt. Ken Raczynski, Polk County Sheriff's Department; Stephanie Benton, Polk State College; Julie Coats, Citizens Bank & Trust; Jennifer Williams, Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center; Julietta Johnston, CenterState Bank; Tavia Conner, City of Haines City; Francisco Zulueta, Florida Caribbean Distillers; and Dr. Yarisa Bonet, Fibrofit Wellness Institute, class Chair.
Pictured left to right: Barbara Heddon, Century 21 Myers Realty, class Co-Chair; Capt. Ken Raczynski, Polk County Sheriff's Department; Stephanie Benton, Polk State College; Julie Coats, Citizens Bank & Trust; Jennifer Williams, Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center; Julietta Johnston, CenterState Bank; Tavia Conner, City of Haines City; Francisco Zulueta, Florida Caribbean Distillers; and Dr. Yarisa Bonet, Fibrofit Wellness Institute, class Chair.
Class Viii Photo Gallery
2017 Leadership Haines City Class VII!
Congratulations to our Leadership Haines City Class VII graduates:
Pictured left to right:
Betsy Cleveland; Jennifer Schroyer – Engineer III (Project Engineer), Chastain Skillman; Mark Shapiro – Residential Loan Officer, Citizens Bank & Trust; Christopher Wilson – Environmental Specialist, CEMEX; David Bright – Lieutenant, Polk County Sheriff’s Office; Joshua Plazak – Manager of Admission Office/Assistant Registrar, Polk State College; Matt Ayres – Marketing Manager of Poinciana Medical Center; Sandra Schulz – Marketing Director, Intense Ink; Julie Fife – Community Development Coordinator, Polk County Board of County Commissioners; Russel Mouton – Commercial Lender/ Senior VP, CenterState Bank; Dr. Tim James.
Pictured left to right:
Betsy Cleveland; Jennifer Schroyer – Engineer III (Project Engineer), Chastain Skillman; Mark Shapiro – Residential Loan Officer, Citizens Bank & Trust; Christopher Wilson – Environmental Specialist, CEMEX; David Bright – Lieutenant, Polk County Sheriff’s Office; Joshua Plazak – Manager of Admission Office/Assistant Registrar, Polk State College; Matt Ayres – Marketing Manager of Poinciana Medical Center; Sandra Schulz – Marketing Director, Intense Ink; Julie Fife – Community Development Coordinator, Polk County Board of County Commissioners; Russel Mouton – Commercial Lender/ Senior VP, CenterState Bank; Dr. Tim James.
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2017Adult Leadership Class
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