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Leadership Cobb

The Program

Leadership Cobb was founded in 1983 by a nucleus of leaders as a grassroots effort to find those with the ability to lead a community primed for growth – and all the challenges that go with it.

This leadership development program provides fifty-four diverse and qualified individuals a learning environment that enhances personal and professional growth to benefit the community and its region.

Through participation in a one year program of structured activity, members become familiar with current issues, community resources and the social, political, and economic needs of the community. Participants leave the program better qualified and more encouraged to take an active role in the decision making process in Cobb County.

The Principles

These principles are binding values that govern procedures, policies and actions of Leadership Cobb:

  • We always reflect the diversity of our community.
  • We are an educationally based program.
  • We recognize the importance of business and community support.
  • We require a personal commitment from all involved.
  • We uphold high ethical values and social responsibility.
  • We adhere to proper business and professional conduct.
  • We encourage a balanced lifestyle.
  • We foster lifelong friendships.
  • Give back!
  • We affect positive change.

The Learning Experience

Leadership Cobb develops leadership skills and knowledge through programs and retreats. Participants are introduced to a variety of viewpoints that illustrate the array of economic, political, educational and social factors at work in Cobb County. Sessions combine lectures and dialogue among speakers as well as audience interaction with leaders in all facets of the community.

Please note that the Leadership Cobb program year requires a significant commitment of time and energy.

Topics Covered Include:


For more information about Leadership Cobb, please contact Kai Lawrence at 770-859-2346 or klawrence@cobbchamber.org.

Presenting Sponsor

Legacy Sponsors

2025-2026 LEADERSHIP COBB Members

Co-Chairs, LC 2025-2026

Joyette holmes

Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles

LC'17

Eddie Wade

Croy Engineering

LC'17

Vice Co-Chairs, LC 2025-2026

Andy Gaines

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

LC'20

Tricia Newton

Waterworks Atlanta

LC'07

Class Members, LC 2025-2026

 

Kimberly Allred

Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

Kate Beasley

Walton Communities

Priti Bhatia

Georgia Institute of Technology

Mike Bonnette

Kennesaw State University

Nicholas Booth

O'Dell Hungerford Blanchard & Booth

Tonya Byrd

Gilbane Building Company

Carl Carlson

The Walker School

Lauren Cedor

Cobb & Douglas Public Health

Chase Clark

Brasfield & Gorrie

Vic Collins

Hounds Town Atlanta - Smyrna

Christina Cummings

Kindz2Leaders

Rodney Drinkard

The Coca-Cola Company

David Esterline

CROFT & Associates

Richard Freeman

Wellstar Health Systems

Chuck Gardner

Marietta City Schools

Jenn Garner

Papa Johns

Jessica Guinn

Cobb County Government

Jules Harper

The Four Walls Group

Gina V. Hawkins

Cobb County Sheriff's Office

Karen Heard

Marietta Wine Market

Tim Henderson

LGE Community Credit Union

Molly Holm

Glory Haus

Amanda Hughes

Cobb Travel & Tourism

Stephanie Idland

Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Simon Janman

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Keisha Jeffcoat

City of Mableton

Kyle Johnstone

TK Elevator

Shea Konigsmark

Metro RESA

Rachel Langelotti

City of Marietta

Jenny Lee

Arcadis

Kafi London

Kafi London Intl.

Jose Lopez-Vera

Northside Hospital

Toby Mabry

Cobb EMC

Christopher McKellar

Mauldin & Jenkins

Daniel McKinney

RaceTrac, Inc.

Tomeca Mosley

Cox Enterprises

Ben Needle

Osborne High School

Scott Orr

Cetera Investors

Gina Owens

Verizon

Tahnica Phillips

Cobb County State Court

Paul Powers

Powers Electrical Solutions

Brian Rutledge

City of Marietta

Courtney Santry

CDH Partners

Alisha Thomas Searcy

Center for Strong Public Schools

Abby Smith

Visit Marietta

Andy Stearns

Atlanta Braves

Zach Strickland

Croy Engineering

Darrell Sutton

Sutton Law Group

Jaret Usher

Cobb County State Court

Ryan Varchetti

Dobbins Air Reserve Base

Dan Vasquenza

id8 Agency

Heather Walker

Cobb County Tax Commissioner's Office

Ashley West

Georgia Power Comany

Anthony White

Adio Chiropractic

Megan Will

Cumberland Community Improvement District

LaTonya Williams

Vanderlande Industries

Jordan Wilson

Corporate Tax Advisors

Laurie Wong-Burns

Reflections of Trinity Inc.

Crystal Wyche

Vinsere Group

Darrell Young

Compliments Salon and Barbers