Kasey Hobbs, Secretary
Branch Manager/Loan Officer, USB-Tavares
Class of 2012, Blue Team
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Maryann Krisovitch
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Maryann Krisovitch
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Chris Love
Centurylink
Class of 2016, Red Team
Our Mission
Sandi Moore
Executive Director, Leesburg Chamber of Commerce
Class of 2008
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Carman Cullen, Treasurer
Executive Director, Educational Foundation of Lake County, Inc.
Class of 1999, Red Team
Sandi Moore
Executive Director, Leesburg Chamber of Commerce
Class of 2008
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Maryann Krisovitch
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Sandi Moore
Executive Director, Leesburg Chamber of Commerce
Class of 2008
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Maryann Krisovitch
Sandi Moore
Executive Director, Leesburg Chamber of Commerce
Class of 2008
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Sandi Moore
Executive Director, Leesburg Chamber of Commerce
Class of 2008
Mike DeGraw
Regional Operations Manager, CenturyLink
Class of 1996, Yellow Team
Provide a forum for Lake County Leaders to increase awareness and commitment to the development of the Lake County Community. Provide a greater understanding of the complex social and economic issues that shape the future of Lake County and its residents. Raise the levels of awareness, knowledge and active participation in the county as a whole, to better prepare class members to lead the county in the future.Program director
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Maryann Krisovitch
Jack Holder
Captain, Lake County Sheriff's Office
Class of 2011 President, Red Team
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Board of Regents
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Terri Kracht
Retired
Class of 2004, Green Team
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Adam Dufresne
Corrections Officer, Lake County Sheriff's Office
Class of 2015 Secretary, Red Team
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Maryann Krisovitch
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Chuck Hiott, Vice Chair
Principle, BESH Engineering and Surveying
Class of 2009, Blue Team
Glen Hall
Captain, Lake County Sheriff's Office
Class of 2012, Red Team
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Laurie Bryant
Corporate & Community Training Coordinator, Lake Technical College,
Class of 2018 President, Blue Team
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Michell Middleton, Chair
Leasing Agent, Main Street Leasing
Class of 1999, Green Team
Maryann Krisovitch
Maryann Krisovitch
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Shananne Cain
Owner/Master Designer, Shananne Cain Florist
Class of 2010 Vice Pres, Yellow Team
Maryann Krisovitch
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Sandi Moore
Executive Director, Leesburg Chamber of Commerce
Class of 2008
Leslie Matthews
Manager – Physician Relations & Network Development
Advent Health Waterman
Class of 2018 VP, Yellow Team
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Maryann Krisovitch
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Layna France
Informatics Nurse, Cornerstone Hospice
Class of 2013 Vice Pres, Green Team
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Leadership Lake County was founded in 1991 by a prominent group of community members who wanted to educate, inspire, and ultimately develop impassioned leaders within the county. Annual class participants represent the diverse and broad cross-section of industries, ages, and nationalities that comprise the evolving makeup of Lake County.
Program Details
Each year, current and emerging leaders are identified and recruited into the program which kicks off in October with an overnight retreat designed to build teamwork, enhance leadership skills, and examine the societal aspects facing our county. In total, Leadership Lake County is a nine-session program that offers intensive, day-long learning experiences that cover the important impact areas within our community:
Education
Media
Healthcare
Agriculture
Criminal Justice
Human Services
Government
Economic Development
Overall quality of life that makes Lake County special
Additionally, two internships must be completed to graduate. The hands-on experiences include a unique combination of lectures, tours and behind-the-scenes activities all designed to create participation and involvement among members.
After graduation in May, class members commit to a second year of “giving back” to their community. A series of fundraisers culminate with a class project or series of initiatives all designed to leave a lasting impact and make a difference in the county. The momentum continues on through the tight-knit Leadership Alumni group with community initiatives and planned networking events scheduled throughout the year.