Chamber Leadership Program​
rPURPOSE
Leadership Shelby County was created to increase the quality and quantity of men and women capable of accepting leadership roles in varied community organizations. Participants are exposed to a variety of social and economic issues facing our area. This awareness helps develop informed, civic-oriented leaders who are interested in helping direct the future of Shelby County.
PROGRAM
Leadership Shelby County consists of 10 typically full-day sessions (a couple are half day) held one day a month from September through June. The classes are held at locations in Shelby County that best relate to the topic area. During each session, participants are introduced to issues by means of panels, lectures, tours, group discussions and simulations. In each case, the program is designed to address specific areas rather than vague concepts.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants are selected using an objective process with information presented on a completed program application.
Selection criteria are:
To graduate, participants are required to attend the entire day of all sessions. Missed sessions must be made up within two years after initial program year. As part of the program, participants serve a three-meeting, non-voting internship with a local non-profit or governmental group. Placement is made after the first session. Those currently serving on an active board may submit a written request to be excused from the internship requirement.
TOPICS
Leadership Development
Geography, History & People of Shelby County
Economic Development
Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue & Criminal Justice
Education
Human Services
Media
Health Services
City & County Government
Agriculture
TUITION
If accepted in the Leadership Shelby County program, each participant (or participant's sponsor or company) will be billed for the tuition fee of $300.00 for program costs.
APPLICATION
Please CLICK HERE for a copy of the Chamber Leadership Application form.
2025 CHAMBER LEADERSHIP GRADUATES:
Andrew Bailey, Lincoln Electric Automation
Jeffrey Bertke, Upper Valley Career Center
Bruce Borchers, Superior Aluminum Products, Inc.
Lindsay Bruggeman, Superior Aluminum Products, Inc.
Kaleb Coil, Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Ross Covault, Everyday Technologies, Inc.
Shellie Farrier, Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Grant Gleason, Dayton Superior Products Co., Inc.
Emily Gleason, U.S. Bank
Dan Gutman, Sidney Alive
Wes Hunsucker
Cristina Jenkins, Creative Marketing Strategies, LLC
Tracy Kies
Jacqueline Kirkman, Cargill, Inc.
Daniel Liette, Superior Aluminum Products, Inc.
Lynn Marroletti-Alexander, New Choices, Inc.
Nicole Mullins, New Choices, Inc.
April Orsborne, Shelby County Libraries
Cori Sanders, F & M Bank
Dustin Schemmel, Superior Aluminum Products, Inc.
Brad Schulze, Copeland
Juli Smith, Community Foundation of Shelby County
Arielle White, Samaritan Works, Inc.
Beth Winegardner, Council on Rural Services
Robin Woods, Copeland
GRADUATION CELEBRATION HELD AUGUST 6, 2025
ROW 1 (L-R) - Brad Schulze, Lynn Marroletti-Alexander, Nicole Mullins, Arielle White, Juli Smith, Cori Sanders, Dan Gutman, Shellie Farrier, Ross Covault, Emily Gleason.
ROW 2 (L-R) - Tracy Kies, Bruce Borchers, April Orsborne, Wes Hunsucker, Daniel Liette, Lindsay Bruggeman, Kaleb Coil, Grant Gleason, Jeffrey Bertke.
Leadership Shelby County was created to increase the quality and quantity of men and women capable of accepting leadership roles in varied community organizations. Participants are exposed to a variety of social and economic issues facing our area. This awareness helps develop informed, civic-oriented leaders who are interested in helping direct the future of Shelby County.
PROGRAM
Leadership Shelby County consists of 10 typically full-day sessions (a couple are half day) held one day a month from September through June. The classes are held at locations in Shelby County that best relate to the topic area. During each session, participants are introduced to issues by means of panels, lectures, tours, group discussions and simulations. In each case, the program is designed to address specific areas rather than vague concepts.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants are selected using an objective process with information presented on a completed program application.
Selection criteria are:
- Motivation and commitment to serve the community
- Demonstrated Leadership Qualities
- An interest in participating in community projects upon completion of the series
To graduate, participants are required to attend the entire day of all sessions. Missed sessions must be made up within two years after initial program year. As part of the program, participants serve a three-meeting, non-voting internship with a local non-profit or governmental group. Placement is made after the first session. Those currently serving on an active board may submit a written request to be excused from the internship requirement.
TOPICS
Leadership Development
Geography, History & People of Shelby County
Economic Development
Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue & Criminal Justice
Education
Human Services
Media
Health Services
City & County Government
Agriculture
TUITION
If accepted in the Leadership Shelby County program, each participant (or participant's sponsor or company) will be billed for the tuition fee of $300.00 for program costs.
APPLICATION
Please CLICK HERE for a copy of the Chamber Leadership Application form.
2025 CHAMBER LEADERSHIP GRADUATES:
Andrew Bailey, Lincoln Electric Automation
Jeffrey Bertke, Upper Valley Career Center
Bruce Borchers, Superior Aluminum Products, Inc.
Lindsay Bruggeman, Superior Aluminum Products, Inc.
Kaleb Coil, Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Ross Covault, Everyday Technologies, Inc.
Shellie Farrier, Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Grant Gleason, Dayton Superior Products Co., Inc.
Emily Gleason, U.S. Bank
Dan Gutman, Sidney Alive
Wes Hunsucker
Cristina Jenkins, Creative Marketing Strategies, LLC
Tracy Kies
Jacqueline Kirkman, Cargill, Inc.
Daniel Liette, Superior Aluminum Products, Inc.
Lynn Marroletti-Alexander, New Choices, Inc.
Nicole Mullins, New Choices, Inc.
April Orsborne, Shelby County Libraries
Cori Sanders, F & M Bank
Dustin Schemmel, Superior Aluminum Products, Inc.
Brad Schulze, Copeland
Juli Smith, Community Foundation of Shelby County
Arielle White, Samaritan Works, Inc.
Beth Winegardner, Council on Rural Services
Robin Woods, Copeland
GRADUATION CELEBRATION HELD AUGUST 6, 2025
ROW 1 (L-R) - Brad Schulze, Lynn Marroletti-Alexander, Nicole Mullins, Arielle White, Juli Smith, Cori Sanders, Dan Gutman, Shellie Farrier, Ross Covault, Emily Gleason.
ROW 2 (L-R) - Tracy Kies, Bruce Borchers, April Orsborne, Wes Hunsucker, Daniel Liette, Lindsay Bruggeman, Kaleb Coil, Grant Gleason, Jeffrey Bertke.
