The Chamber proudly celebrated the graduation of 23 outstanding leaders from this year’s Leadership Cleveland class! Over the course of the program, these individuals gained behind-the-scenes insight into the systems, organizations, and people that help shape our community. Each month, they met with leaders ranging from education and healthcare to local government, public safety, and quality of life initiatives throughout our city and county.
A special thank you to guest speaker and Leadership Cleveland alumnus Carman Lastoria for delivering an inspiring message on the importance of intentionality, surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to grow, and striving daily to become greater than you were yesterday.
Leadership Cleveland continues to serve as a powerful connection point for emerging and established leaders who are committed to investing in the future of our community. We are excited to see how this year’s graduates will continue making an impact across Cleveland and Bradley County.
Congratulations again to the Leadership Cleveland Class! 
Mandy Adams, Bowater Credit Union; Kithara Andrews, Regions Bank; Valerie Bachert, Hearth Hospice Tennessee; Kelly Browand, Edward Jones; Kristen Davis, MurMaid Mattress; Ernie Elemento, Vitruvian Health – Bradley Medical Center; Chris Gates, Lee University; Seth Goudzward, Eaton Electrical; Richard Jackson, Bradley County Schools; Samantha Kapperman, Oakmont Eyecare; Jerry Kirby, Tennessee Valley Authority; Lesley Livingston, Edward Jones; Ron Markel, Edward Jones; Angela Mathis, American Cancer Society; Tara Milen, Family Resource Agency of Tennessee; Cole Powers, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cleveland; Ashley Rayburn, Cleveland State Community College; Allie Beth Rogers, Companion Funeral & Cremation Service; Eva VanHook, Family Promise of Bradley County; Carrie Villines, Avail Senior Living; Garrett Williams, HHM Certified Public Accountants; Blake Brafford, Mint Condition Commercial Cleaning; C. Seth Sumner, City of Cleveland, TN – Government; and Zachary Thurman, Cleveland Utilities Authority.
