LEADERSHIP MONROE COUNTY ANNOUNCES CLASS XXX

Leadership Monroe County, the premier educational non-profit community leadership organization, announces its thirtieth year of programs with the selection of Class XXX. 

The LMC program is aimed at residents who are active in leadership roles within the private sector, government, or community organizations. Through a series of single or multi-day sessions over seven months, participants examine the fundamental public and private segments throughout the county. The program also provides participants the opportunity for mutual awareness and discussion of issues impacting the Keys. These unique experiences help participants grow as Monroe County residents and leaders as well as provide invaluable connections among other leaders across the county. 

Sessions begin October 7 in Key West with subsequent monthly classes throughout the Keys, culminating with graduation in April, 2023. Sessions are led by experts and leaders in the respective fields covered in each session. The sessions begin their focus on the challenges and opportunities that confront the dynamic tourism industry and the Keys economy, continue to evaluate vital environmental issues from the Everglades to Florida Bay and the coral reefs, the Monroe County education system, the multi-levels of government, the judiciary and law enforcement system, the historical and present military significance in the Keys, emergency management and emerging best practices, an examination of the Keys health care system providers, an immersive review of the human services sector, the increasing impact of the non-profit arts and creative industries, and the rapidly changing media platforms that inform the citizenry and affect and influence public policy.

Established in 1992 to address the rapidly changing needs and concerns of the county, develop a group of well-educated leaders, help guide the community in a positive direction, and foster county-wide effective and non-partisan alliances, Leadership Monroe County is an independent non-profit, governed by a county-wide alumni member Board of Directors.  Present Officers are President Chuck Licis-Masson, Vice-President John Johnson, Secretary Bruce Shea and Treasurer Bruce Halle, with Program Coordinator Michael Shields. 

Class XXX members are:

Rachel Bowman, Manager, Keys Fisheries

Kerry Cosme, ReStore Manager, Habitat for Humanity

Lauren Dunn, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate

Sarah Fangman, Superintendent, Keys National Marine Sanctuary 

James Hager, Sergeant, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office

Dwight Hill, Market President, First Horizon Bank

Christian Kellenberger, Lieutenant, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office

Cary Knight, Director, Project Management, BOCC

Kate Koler, Owner, Sweet Savannah’s

Christine Limbert-Barrows, Assistant County Attorney, BOCC

Kevin Macaulay, Office/Property Mgr., Key by The Sea Condo

Jim Marquardt, General Manager, The Gardens Hotel

Craig McBay, Owner, Florida Keys Brewing

Rolando Monteagudo, Mortgage Loan Officer, Tewes Mortgage

Andrew Morawski, Director, Hemingway Home and Museum

Michael Nelson, Asst. Director, Public Services, BOCC

Alex Rickert, Editor, Keys Weekly, Marathon

Chris Rivett, VP, Residential Lending, First State Bank of the Florida Keys

Robyn Still, Owner, The Tackle Box/Marathon Councilwoman

Leah Stockton, Keys Area President, United Way of Collier and the Keys

Cheryl Sullivan, Director, Solid Waste Management, BOCC

Dakin Weekley, Manager, Fausto’s Food Palace

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