LP 40 for 40 – Suzy Sloan Jones
The Plano Chamber of Commerce’s signature program, Leadership Plano, celebrates its 40th anniversary! For the past 40 years, Leadership Plano has been dedicated to educating, developing, and empowering current and future leaders for the community and motivating them to serve civic, charitable, and business organizations.
We are celebrating the impact of the past 40 years by spotlighting 40 Leadership Plano graduates who have paved the way for future generations, created meaningful change for the community, and continue to serve in leadership roles. This celebratory series, Leadership Plano 40 for 40, is Presented by UBS – The Kravitz Group.
Introducing our next spotlight, Leadership Plano Class 23 Graduate, Suzy Sloan Jones, Executive Director at the ArtCentre of Plano, Suzy has been instrumental in the consistent growth of the ArtCentre since 2004. She brings a rich experience from her roles at the Dallas Museum of Art, the Crow Collection of Asian Art, and The Women’s Museum. She is currently an adjunct faculty member at Collin College, Plano where she teaches Art Appreciation. Suzy is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Collin County, was a member of Class 23 of Leadership Plano and was presented the Athena Award by the Plano Chamber of Commerce in 2023.
1. What first made you interested in participating in Leadership Plano?
I had just taken the position of Executive Director at the ArtCentre of Plano, and my board members encouraged me to apply.
2. What is the most memorable part of your experience (or what is something that was happening in Plano that you remember about that year)?
Hurricane Katrina had just happened in New Orleans and our class project was working on a Habitat for Humanity home for a family that had relocated to Plano from New Orleans. We also worked together on Class 23’s own, Missy Bender’s school board campaign!
3. Why do you think LP is so impactful for our community?
Just LOOK at the leaders that have emerged from this program. It is a wonderful group to be a part of – and the success of the program can easily be seen in its alumni.
4. What is one thing you can attribute to LP that is a success in your life or career?
I think it is the people I met through Leadership Plano, while in the class, and serving on the board…what a wonderful network of amazing people!
5. Why was your class the “Best Class Ever”?
It goes without saying that Class 23 was the VERY best class – the people, our leader, Carole Greisdorf, and all that we have been able to accomplish.
