Leadership So. Md. selects Class of 2018
The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) board of directors is pleased to announce the selection of 31 Southern Maryland leaders for its 10th class — the Class of 2018, according to a press release. From Calvert County: Alison L. Banholzer, owner of MOSD LLC Christopher P. Breedlove, chief of zoning enforcement for the Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning G. Shelby Butler, director of office of small business programs for Naval Air Systems Command Philip N. Campbell, chief information officer/vice president information systems for Calvert Memorial Hospital Jacquelyn V. Meiser, vice president and general counsel for Cherry Cove Group Joan T. Thorp, deputy director of finance and budget for Calvert County David C. Weigel, associate attorney for Davis, Upton & Palumbo, LLC From Charles County: Angela M. Booker, cardiopulmonary manager for University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center Chelsea R. Brown, director of development for the College of Southern Maryland Renee M. Brown, head of contracts for Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technical Division Robert H. Elrod, director of behavioral health services and nursing resources for MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
John G. Hungerford IV, director of infrastructure strategy for Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technical Division Marcia L. Keeth, deputy director of Charles County Economic Development Department Elizabeth I. Mildenstein, lead strategic communications and multimedia specialist for AVIAN LLC Christine M. Mulcahey, executive director for Health Partners, Randolph A. Sotomayor, assistant superintendent for fiscal services for Board of Education of Charles County Lynette L. Starke, billing services director for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Tisha R. Tyler, marketing and development manager for Charles County Public Library Maria V. Thorpe, associate director of the human systems department for Naval Air Systems Command From Prince George’s County, however, works in Calvert County: Lydia Williams, executive director of student services for the College of Southern Maryland From St. Mary’s County: Thomas E. Clark, senior vice president for the MIL Corporation Corey R. Combs, senior financial planner and analysis manager for Sabre Systems Inc. Roger L. Cordell, director of acquisition management-navy programs for KBRwyle Steven A. Hall, captain of special operations division for St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Christa L. Hood, audit manager for Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC Lisa M. Oliver, executive assistant to the CEO for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Kimberly F. Rider, lead associate for Bo oz| Allen| Hamilton Charles W. Roach, president
and CEO for Cedar Point Federal Credit Union G. Ed Rule, president for Naval Systems, Inc. Kate Shirey, director of career development for St. Mary’s College of Maryland Christopher J. Weller, president for Monterey Insurance Group, Inc.
“These selectees represent a broad array of highly engaged folks from an amazing pool of applicants living and/or working in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties,” said Helen Mattingly Wernecke, executive director of Leadership Southern Maryland, in the release. “After participating in the LSM executive program, with a wide range of unique experiences throughout the year, these leaders will serve as important ambassadors in the challenging and exciting effort to improve and shape the future of Southern Maryland.”
Following a two-day opening retreat in September, these class members will attend eight one- or two-day intense sessions focusing on energy and environment, defense, public safety, health care, housing and human services, education, economic and workforce development, and multiculturalism. These sessions will conclude with a closing retreat and graduation in May. More than 50 experts from across the region and state representing business, government, education, and the nonprofit community will serve as panelists and guest speakers, according to the release.
Leadership Southern Maryland is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. LSM is a nine-month tuition-based program specifically designed to develop leaders from the Southern Maryland area for regional collaboration. For further information on Leadership Southern Maryland, contact Helen Mattingly Wernecke, executive director, 240-725-5469 or via email helen@leadershipsomd.org or go to www.leadershipsomd.org.