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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

2024-2025 LEADERSHIP COBB Members

Co-Chairs, LC 2024-2025

Jennifer New

Mount Paran
Christian School

LC'06

Greg Mize

Atlanta Braves

LC'19

Vice Co-Chairs, LC 2024-2025

Joyette holmes

Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles

LC'17

Eddie Wade

Croy Engineering

LC'17

Class Members, LC 2024-2025

 

Benjamin Andrews

Advanced Technology Development Center

Eliese Bernard

Wellstar Health System

Melanie Brueggemann

Croy Engineering

Toby Carmichael

City of Acworth

Colt Chambers

The Alley Stage

Ollie Clemons, Jr

City of Austell

Elizabeth Colletti

Cobb Chamber of Commerce

Carl Crumbley

Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services

Denise Czarnik

Smyrna Public Safety Foundation

Sean Ditzel

Abernathy Ditzel Hendrick, LLC

Mariel Ellis

Gas South

Owen Farist

Gregory, Doyle, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC

Sean Ferrell

LGE Community Credit Union

Kellie Fletcher

BDR Partners

Rachel Franklin

Cobb & Douglas Public Health

Kim Franz

Cobb Travel & Tourism

Molly Gillis

Gills Law Firm, LLC

Christopher Gulledge

Cobb County Government

BJ Haisten

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

Brad Humphrey

HNTB Corporation

Evan Ingram

Goshen Valley

Anthony Iorillo

CROFT & Associates, INC

Rich Jakob

Atlanta United FC

Earnest Johnson

Georgia Power Company

Chyeena Kellogg

Cultured Ag Inc.

Brittany Lambert

Walton Communities, LLC

Adebola Lamikanra

Genuine Parts Company

AikWah Leow

Cobb County District Attorney's Office

Alyssa Liguori

Northside Hospital

J.D. Lorens

Cobb County Department of Transportaion

BJ Martin

W&A Engineering

Jesus Martinez

Peach Tree Commercial Capital, LLC

Jenn McNeely

Delta Air Lines

Lisa Mello

LiveSafe Resources

Stephanie Meyer

Chattahoochee Technical College

Cheryl Morgan

Dobbins Air Reserve Base

Stacey Nicely

Atlanta Braves

Angela Orange

Marietta City Schools

Nehemiah Pace

Atlanta Falcons Football Club

Ashley Palmer

Cobb County State Court

Kirstin Popper

kirpop

Kevin Pounds

MUST Ministries

Troy Refuge

Refuge Law, PLLC | DTSpade Specialized Real Estate

Keisha Register

City of Marietta

Nick Rider

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC

Rico Short

Apex Endodontics P.C.

Rick Shumpert

Kennesaw Police Department

Douglas Simmons

Cox Communications

Kelli Spearman

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

Alina Stevens

All-Pro Pest Services, Inc

Casey Tanner

Kennesaw State University

Eric Trehern

The Home Depot

Joy Ugi

American Council of Engineering Companies Georgia

Naporsha Valentine

Allstate - Law Office of Marcus A. Blackwell

Danny Vander Maten

Cresa

Chris Wasserman

Wasserman Talent Solutions

Chad Williams

GB's Lake & Stable

Jen Willis

Summit Heating and Air

Nick Winbush

T. Dallas Smith & Company, LLC