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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.

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

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Kai Lawrence

770-859-2346

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2023-2024 Members

Co-Chairs, LC 2023-2024

Betsy Madrerohon, LC’15
Brian Marcos, LC’17

Vice Co-Chairs, LC 2024-2025

Jennifer New, LC’07
Greg Mize, LC’19

 

Roy Acree

Croy Engineering

Anna Adams

CROFT & Associates

Corbin Adams

Walton Communities

John Alday

Johnson & Alday, LLC

Rachael Barron

Effective Students

Irene Barton

Cobb Collaborative

William Birmingham

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC

Brett Brubaker

Genuine Parts Company

Lindsey Burruss

Cobb Travel & Tourism

Daniel Crumby

Law Office of Daniel Crumby

Matt Dale

Impact Development Management

Shannon Drake

Aveanna Healthcare

LaTrese Ferguson

Georgia Institute of Technology

Chris Fiore

Marietta City Schools

Keli Gambrill

Cobb County Board of Commissioners

Richard Garland

Smyrna Parks and Recreation

Zach Gordon

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

Becca Graham

City of Kennesaw

Katie Guice

Cobb Chamber of Commerce

Alisha Hargett

SCANA Energy/IGS Energy

Lisa Hendley

SouthState Bank

Brian Ingram

GeoHydro Engineers, Inc.

Jenny Jang

TK Elevator Corporation

Heather Johnson

ADDO

Kara Johnson

Heritage Funeral Home and Chapel, The Venue Marietta, Mega Prints and Props

Jeff Kelley

Colliers International

Murali Krishnan

LGE Community Credit Union

Lamar Lewis

Atlanta Braves

Keith Mack

CIM Group

Brittany Malone

Lockheed Martin

Jazmyn McCloud

Cobb & Douglas Public Health

Michael McNeely

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice

David Nelson

Pine Mountain Middle School

Tori O'Bryant

Northside Hospital

Craig Owens

Cobb County Sheriff's Office

Shelly Owens

Cobb Community Foundation

Smith Peck

HUB International

Jennifer Peinado

Cobb EMC

Brett Player

Play, LLC

Condace Pressley

Cox Media Group (WSBTV)

Tyler Reinagel

Kennesaw State University

Cheryl Richardson

City of Marietta

Jesslyn Rollins

BIOLYTE

Chase Sanger

Congressman Loudermilk's Office

Kanika Sloan

NCR Corporation

Kathryn Smith

Walton Birch

Jared Speaks

Tyler Perry Studios

Gray Stoner

Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre

Kim Taaca

Wellstar Health System

Sam Teasley

Atlanta Communitites, Teasley Homes Real Estate

Jenna Watson

Emory University

Kevin Wildes

Banko Wilhome

Courtnee Williams

Georgia Power

Paige Zuchegno

Comcast