Leadership Plano Selects Class 41
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Charmaine Solomon
Phone: 972-424-7547
Email: leadershipplano@planochamber.org
Leadership Plano Selects Class 41
Plano, TX – August 19, 2024 – The Plano Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Plano Board of Directors are pleased to announce the members of Leadership Plano Class 41. The roster of community leaders includes business, civic and community-focused, forward-thinking individuals who are committed to the continued growth and improvement of Plano. Leadership Plano has helped to develop the leadership skills of many civic and business leaders who have served our community through more than three decades of growth and change.
“Leadership Plano has made a tremendously positive impact on the Plano community and beyond,” said Program Director Charmaine Solomon. “Its graduates serve in numerous elected positions and on non-profit boards throughout North Texas. This program provides a solid foundation for service and significantly affects the lives and careers of the participants.”
Spanning nine months from September through May, the program is designed to increase community awareness and leadership skills. The opening retreat, a two-day orientation begins September 14, 2024, at 7 AM at the Plano Chamber. It focuses on individual leadership styles and techniques. From October through May, the class spends one day a month examining specific aspects of the community such as education, government, local business and economic development, health and human services, criminal justice system, the arts, and more.
Gaining a broad perspective of the Plano community equips participants to become well-rounded leaders ready to apply their skills in a variety of ways. Leadership Plano provides a foundation for long-term involvement in Plano and assists in launching a supportive community network of colleagues and friends.
Leadership Plano Class 41 List with Affiliations
Ashley Amerman, Children’s Health
Cherie Beasley, Junior League of Collin County
Brian Brode, Brode & Associates at Ameriprise Financial
Russ Burch, Frost Bank
Albert Chapman, USAA
Chad Collins, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
Michelle D’Andrea, City of Plano
Tiffany Daykin, Volunteer
Kristyn Edney, Plano ISD
Jamie Edstrom, Guild Mortgage Plano Legacy Branch
Paul Evans, ATOS
Tanya Gandy, Medical City Plano
Linda Griffith, Bank of America
Katie Hertel, Olsson Inc.
Gary Hooker, Imaginuity
Sara Hunt, Association of American Medical Colleges
Pepper Johnson, Toyota
Terry Johnston, First United Bank
Shannon Kennedy, City Publication Dallas Metroplex
Ashley Khastehdel, Local Good Coffee Co.
Jennifer Knox-Walker, City of Plano
Amy Lawrence, The Turning Point
Michele MacArthur, Plano International Festival
Krista Medlock, The Shops at Willow Bend
Colleen Mier, Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E
Chad Nail, Downs Fischer Financial
Lynn Ojeda, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Shannon Patterson, Plano ISD
Kathleen Pendergraft, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Namrata Sood, Plano Chamber of Commerce
LaChaya Terry, Plano Chamber of Commerce
Andrella Thomas, Capital One
Daphne Warren, Plano ISD
Meredith Weigelt, Partnerships with Native Americans
Melanie Wong, Junior League of Collin County
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About Leadership Plano: Leadership Plano began in 1983 and is dedicated to educating, developing and empowering current and future leaders for the community and motivating them to serve civic, charitable and business organizations. For more information, contact the Plano Chamber of Commerce at 972-424-7547 or visit www.leadershipplano.org.
About the Plano Works Leadership Foundation: The Plano Works Leadership Foundation, founded in 2021, is the philanthropic arm of the Plano Chamber of Commerce. It provides a structured platform for individuals, businesses of all sizes, corporate partners, and foundations to support the leadership programs and initiatives of the Plano Chamber, fostering strong leadership and ensuring the continued growth and prosperity of Plano and the North Texas region.
About the Plano Chamber of Commerce: Established in 1946, the Plano Chamber represents over 800 businesses and community organizations in Plano and the surrounding area. Accredited as a 5-Star Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and awarded 2018 Chamber of the Year, the Plano Chamber of Commerce is committed to maximizing business development and economic growth of the community through advocacy, education, innovation, and collaboration.