The 2023 program was sponsored by Mary Washington Healthcare, Atlantic Builders, Ltd., Atlantic Union Bank., Flatter, Inc., LifeCare Medical Transports, Germanna Community College, SimVentions, and Stafford County.
At the ceremony, 2014 Leadership graduate, Joe DiStefano, was the keynote speaker sharing five lessons he learned as a leader. The 2023 Class President, Monica Hailey with Atlantic Builders, also shared a message recounting the 2023 class’s experiences.
This years class was led by six faculty: Dr. David Corderman (Academy Leadership Associates), Dr. J.R. Flatter (Flatter, Inc.), Susan Spears (FRCC), Janel Donohue (Rappahannock United Way), Cory McGookin (Sapient Training, Coaching, & Consulting), and Kimberly Young (University of Mary Washington).
Over the nine months, the class met in different business locations where they learned leadership content and took assessments. They also met with community, business, nonprofit, and educational leaders. Each fellow was paired with a trained mentor who supported them throughout the program.
Leadership Fredericksburg 2023 Fellows:
- Michelle Allen, RN Case Management Director – Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
- George Barnick, President – Fredericksburg Technology
- Latasha Brooks, CEO – A&B Creative Events
- Frank A. Cirioni, Dean of Student Development – Germanna Community College
- Shannon Eubanks, Community Engagement Manager – Stafford County
- Matt Fox, Deputy Fire Chief – City of Fredericksburg Fire Department
- Margo Frazier, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking – Atlantic Union Bank
- Geoffrey Greene, Project Manager II, SimVentions, Inc.
- Monica Hailey, Permits Coordinator – Atlantic Builders
- Abigail Hamilton, Program Manager, Performance Improvement – Mary Washington Healthcare
- Mahogany Hart, Director, Health Link Call Center – Mary Washington Healthcare
- Diana Hill, Owner – USA Allstars
- Tameaka Hood, Controller – Flatter, Inc.
- Melodie Jennings, Program Director – Healthy Families Rappahannock Area
- Jacque Kobuchi, General Manager – Molly Maid of Stafford/Fredericksburg
- Josh McDonald, Metering Foreman – Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
- Tracy McPeck, Adult Services Coordinator – Central Rappahannock Regional Library
- Johnny Puckett, Owner – Rogers Ford Farm Winery
- Kathy Roscoe, Business Lender – Topside Federal Credit Union
- Judy Steadman, Housing Stabilization Navigator/Case Manager – Micah Ecumenical Ministries
- John Stroffolino, Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences – Germanna Community College
- Jeremy Vaughn, Development Officer – University of Mary Washington
- Jessica Weber, Comprehensive One-Stop Manager – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries
- Donnie Williams, Director of Operations – HDT Expeditionary System
Applications for the 2024 class are available now at the Chamber’s website online. The deadline is Monday, July 17, 2023.
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