About Leadership Lake County

“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

Retired 

Class of 2004 -Treasurer

 Green Team

CEO
LifeStream Behavioral Center
Class of 2019 President ~ Green Team

Managing Partner
LPG- Urban Regional Planners,LLC

Class of 2019 ~ Blue Team

Vice President- Loan Officer

First National Bank of Mr Dora

Class 2023 Yellow Team

Government Relations & Contract Adminstration

Lake Sumter State College

Class of 1999

President/ CEO

Habitat for Humanity for Lake- Sumter

Class of 2018 Yellow

Administrator- Allied Health and Support Services

Orlando Health

Class of 2018 ~ Blue Team

Assistant Vice President of Retail Investments

United Southern Bank
Class of 2023  ~ Green Team

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

Director of Business Development

Lake Jem Farms

Class of 2011

Executive Director

Education Foundation of Lake County, Inc.

 Class of 1999 ~ Red Team

Horticultural Production Manager

Cherry Lake Farms
Class of 2022- Red Team

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

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

Executive Director

David W. Jordan, Lake County Tax Collector

Class of 2025- Blue Team