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Lake County
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About Leadership Lake County

Leadership Class

Alumni Engagement

Alumni Engagement

 Each year, current and emerging leaders are identified and recruited into the program which kicks off in October with an overnight retreat designed to build teamwork, enhance leadership skills, and examine the societal aspects facing our county. In total, Leadership Lake County is a ten-session program that offers intensive, day-long learning experiences that cover the important impact areas within our community:

​​ Education ~  Media
Healthcare ~  Agriculture
Justice ~  Human Services
Economic Development
Leadership Skills

Arts & Environment
​Overall quality of life that makes Lake County special

Additionally, two internships must be completed to graduate. The hands-on experiences include a unique combination of lectures, tours and behind-the-scenes activities all designed to create participation and involvement among members. 

Class of 2026 Application due May 30, 2025

Alumni Engagement

Alumni Engagement

Alumni Engagement

The Leadership Lake Alumni organization is a diverse group of individuals.  The Alumni Engagement Committee is tasked with developing Alumni-only educational and social networking events during the year. Two events are social-networking opportunities and two are educational forums. 


Additionally, alumni are always welcome to attend any of the current year's class days and functions.  Miss a day during your Leadership year?  Join in with the new class! 


Let us know if you are interested in joining this Committee to guide the development of alumni programs.  We value your input!

Contact the Committee

Upcoming Events

Alumni Engagement

Upcoming Events

Quality of Life Day

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Leesburg International Airport

7:30am - 5:00pm


Graduation/Hall of Fame

Thrusday, May 29, 2025

Venetian Center

2026 Application due May 30, 2025

Testimonials

“My experience with Leadership Lake County was rewarding and eye opening. Although a native Lake County resident, I learned about so many programs and opportunities available in our county; that I never would have learned about if not for Leadership Lake County. I was very nervous about joining, because I knew no one (other than fearless leader Maryann), and I am not an outgoing person at first. But I made friendships with my fellow classmates that will last a lifetime. My fellow classmates share a passion for serving the community and are changing the world one project at a time. These are the leaders you want as peers and role models.”


Morgan A. Hatfield

Class of 2019

Senior Wealth Advisor

Ruggie Wealth Management

"I was a member of the “Great Class of 1999” never realizing the friendships and business contacts that I carry to this day. Leadership Lake is a program that I encourage other professionals to get involved with.

 

No matter if you grew up in Lake County or have only lived here a short time, this program provides opportunities to learn about our county inside and out. Lake County has so much to offer and this program provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to see it first hand and to build relationships that you will carry well into the future."

  

Rosanne Brandeburg, MBA

Class of 1999

Business Development Director

Insight Credit Union

"If you are thinking that you can't afford the time to devote to the Leadership Lake program, it's just the opposite - you can't afford not to be a part of this important program!  Although I grew up in Lake County, I had no idea just what an amazing group of people live and work here.  You get to meet new people and learn about things outside your regular profession which gives you a much better perspective as a leader.


The connections I made during my class year and beyond have been invaluable to me and my career." 


Ron Hart

Class of 2013

Vice President & CFO

Surface Water Professionals, LLC


Our Board of Regents

Chuck Hiott - Chairman

Terri Kracht - Vice Chair

Terri Kracht - Vice Chair

Head shot of Chuck Hiott

Vice President/ Director of Land Development
Halff Associates, Inc.

Class of 2009 ~ Blue Team

Terri Kracht - Vice Chair

Terri Kracht - Vice Chair

Terri Kracht - Vice Chair

Retired 

Class of 2004 -Treasurer

 Green Team


Rick Hankey - Treasurer

Terri Kracht - Vice Chair

Rick Hankey - Treasurer

CEO
LifeStream Behavioral Center
Class of 2019 President ~ Green Team


Mike Rankin- Secretary

Laurie Bryant - Director

Rick Hankey - Treasurer

Head shot of Mike Rankin

Managing Partner
LPG- Urban Regional Planners,LLC

Class of 2019 ~ Blue Team

Laurie Bryant - Director

Laurie Bryant - Director

Laurie Bryant - Director

Head shot of Laurie Bryant

Director of Operations

Habitat for Humanity for Lake-Sumter
​Class of 2018 President ~ Blue Team

Greg Collier - Director

Laurie Bryant - Director

Laurie Bryant - Director

Co-Founder/ Investment Management Consultan

Collier & Hackler Financial
Class of 2006  ~ Red Team

John Scandura - Director

John Scandura - Director

John Scandura - Director

Administrator- Allied Health and Support Services

Orlando Health

Class of 2018 ~ Blue Team

Rick Levand - Director

John Scandura - Director

John Scandura - Director

Assistant Vice President of Retail Investments

United Southern Bank
Class of 2023  ~ Green Team

Kathleen Dial- Director

John Scandura - Director

Kathleen Dial- Director

Executive Director
Development Services- Lake County
Class of 2024  ~ Blue Team

Carman Cullen - Director

Carman Cullen - Director

Carman Cullen - Director

Head shot of Carman Cullen

Executive Director

Education Foundation of Lake County, Inc.

 Class of 1999 ~ Red Team

Laura Tolbert - Director

Carman Cullen - Director

Carman Cullen - Director

Vice President/ Loan Officer
First National Bank of Mt. Dora
Class of 2023 President ~ Red Team

Austin Spivey - Director

Carman Cullen - Director

Dr. Elizabeth Johnson- Director

Horticultural Production Manager

Cherry Lake Farms
Class of 2022- Red Team

Dr. Elizabeth Johnson- Director

Dr. Elizabeth Johnson- Director

Dr. Elizabeth Johnson- Director

Headshot Elizabeth Johnson

Executive Director
Educational Foundation of Lake County, Inc
Class of 2024 ~  Yellow Team

Michael Marden - Director

Dr. Elizabeth Johnson- Director

Michell Middleton - Director

Captain
Lake County Sheriff's Office
Class of 2017 ~ Green Team

Michell Middleton - Director

Dr. Elizabeth Johnson- Director

Michell Middleton - Director

Realtor

Spouses with Houses

Class of 1999 ~ Green Team 

Joanie Smalley

Program Director

Leadership Lake County 

Class of 2019- Yellow Team

ProgramDirector@leadershiplakefl.com


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