The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce has selected the Leadership Chattanooga class of 2017-18.
These 40 men and women were selected from the program’s most competitive process to date officials said. "Leadership Chattanooga, established in 1984, is the region’s premiere leadership development program and boasts almost 1,200 alumni. As one of the Chamber’s flagship programs, it provides participants and alumni with substantial access to, and support from, the region’s business and civic leadership networks. The Class of 2018 reflects much of our community’s diversity and includes representatives from business, government and nonprofit sectors," officials said.
“We have participants from big business and small business; from healthcare, technology, finance, utilities, education, public safety and so many other elements of the local economy,” said Bill Kilbride, Chamber president and CEO.
“We have some class members who have already achieved a great deal and others who are early in their careers. But they all have a love for our community in common – and a desire to learn more and to make an impact.”
The Leadership Chattanooga program year kicks off in August with orientation and retreat sessions, and continues with monthly sessions and project work, culminating with graduation the following May.
“Leadership Chattanooga can be a transformational experience for members of our community who desire to be and do more,” said David Steele, Chamber vice president of Policy and Education. “We provide class members with unique exposure and experiences, with particular skillsets and tools, and with a dynamic network.”
Members of the 2017-18 class are:
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Bergen
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Aldahir
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Partnership for Families, Children and Adults
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Jared
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Bigham
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Chattanooga 2.0
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John
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Bilderback
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Chattanooga Hamilton County Health Dept.
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Susan
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Cowden
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Southeast Tennessee Development District
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John
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Douglas
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Pinnacle Financial Partners
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Connie
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Fernandez
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Skye Strategies
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Chelsea
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Garcia
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Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough, PLLC
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Joey
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Greer
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EPB
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Susan
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Harris
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See Rock City, Inc.
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Jeff
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Hollis
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Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.
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Miles
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Huff
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Spire Labs, Inc.
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Shea
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Jefferson
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City of Chattanooga
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Angela
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Johnson
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Girls Preparatory School
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Althea
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Jones
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Tennessee Valley Authority
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Amy
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Katcher
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Hamilton County Department of Education
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Kevin
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Kruchinski
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Tennessee American Water
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Courtney
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Krueger
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First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga
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Alexa
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LeBoeuf
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UnifiEd
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Sande
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Lambert
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Signal Centers, Inc.
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Albert
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Leavengood
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CIGNA HealthCare
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Sammy
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Lowdermilk
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The Enterprise Center
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Stefanie
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Mansueto
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Chase Commercial Banking
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Lisa
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Maragnano
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CARTA
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Jeremy
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Martinez
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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
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KeeKee
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Mathis
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Volkswagen Group of America
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Patrick
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Miles
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La Paz Chattanooga
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Donald
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Mueller
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Children's Hospital at Erlanger
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Strat
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Parrott
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Juncture, LLC
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Meg
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Scarbrough
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Chattanooga Times Free Press
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Darian
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Scott
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Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce
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Meagan
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Shinn
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River City Company
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Tyler
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Siira
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Unum
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Krista
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Stephens
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Volkswagen Chattanooga
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Michael
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Stone
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Public Education Foundation
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Jennifer
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Summerlin
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Inline Electric Supply
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Maggie
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Tanner
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Synovus Banking Company/Synovus Bank
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Amanda
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Thompson
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U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
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James
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Tyson
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EMJ Corporation
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Nathan
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Vaughn
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Chattanooga Police Department
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Justin
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Whitaker
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United Way of Greater Chattanooga
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Find more information about Leadership Chattanooga
here or call program director Diane Parks at 423-763-4353.