Collaboration In Action
A dream of many coming true! An adult leadership program for Tuscarawas County had been discussed for many years. But not until a steering committee was formed through an effort of the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce and Kent State University Tuscarawas did it happen. They were asked to help start a community leadership program for business and civic leaders in our area.
During brainstorming and discussion as to the needs of the community, the "World Class" initiative of the Tuscarawas County Chamber was reported to have identified twenty four standards and characteristics that are needed to have a "World Class" community. Six of those very important characteristics had to do with education improvements. It was obvious then that a program to educate visionary leaders could be essential.
After they developed insight as to what was needed for the community, they asked, "Do we want to have a program where leaders are taught how to transform and improve their community?" And the answer was a resounding "YES!" It was then that the program outline took shape and had substance.
For years to come, perhaps decades, we can thank the people that had the vision to create Leadership Tuscarawas.
BOARD MEMBERS
Rev. Dr. Steve Bailey, President - Term Expires July 2011
Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church, New Philadelphia
Pat Comanitz, Vice President & Secretary - Term Expires July 2010
Director, Continuing Studies & Community Development, Kent State University Tuscarawas
Gene Thorn, Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair - Term Expires July 2009
CFO, Union Hospital
Stan Sherman CPA, Fundraising Committee Chair - Term Expires July 2009
Owner, Premier Business and Consulting Services
Peggy Trolio, Selection Committee Chair - Term Expires July 2010
Retired, Belmont National Bank
Jessica Kopelwitz, Program Committee Chair- Term Expires July 2010
Director of Christian Education, First United Methodist Church, New Philadelphia
Milo Miller, Community Awareness Committee Chair - Term Expires July 2011
Advertising Executive, Budget Publishing
Brian Kress, Immediate Past President - Term Expires July 2008
Research & Development Manager, Edgetech I.G.
Jill Becker - Term Expires July 2009
President, Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce
Tami Bolon - Term Expires July 2009
Cost Accountant, Edgetech I.G.
Pat Faulhaber - Term Expires July 2010
Coordinator, Continuing Studies & Community Development, Kent State University Tuscarawas
Gary Petricola - Term Expires July 2010
President & Owner, WJER Radio
Joe Sanda - Term Expires July 2010
Educational Opportunity Coordinator, Kent State University Tuscarawas
Scott Swaldo - Term Expires July 2011
Supervisor, Ohio CAT - Complete Hydraulic Service
Charlie Deeds
Sue Louscher
2008-2009 Class Roster
Amy Braun
First United Methodist Church, New Philadelphia
Phillip Burkholder
Hydraulic Specialists, Inc.
Cathy Ferguson
Tuscarawas County Board of MRDD
Janine Garber
Allied Machine & Engineering Corp.'
Joe Garrett
Tusco Display
Carol Haglock
Dover-Phila Federal Credit Union
Melissa Johnson
First Federal Community Bank
Josh Kimble
First National Bank of Dennison
Ruth King
HARCATUS Head Start
Kim Kress
Edgetech I.G.
Connie Lechleitner
Rea & Associates, Inc.
Laura Milarcik
Dennison Railroad Depot Museum
Jonathan Mizer
Kyler, Pringle, Lundholm & Durmann, LPA
Jane Padilla
Hanhart Agency, Inc.
Leslie Riker
First Federal Community Bank
Shana Sclater
Dover-Phila Federal Credit Union
Mike Stewart
Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory
Kelly Theodosopoulos
Tuscarawas Ambulatory Surgical Center
Tracey Ward
Union Hospital
Jennifer West
Kent State University Tuscarawas
Jim Wherley
Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh
2008-2009 Class will begin in August of 2008 with an afternoon orientation plus a retreat. This is followed by nine day-long sessions on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May. Class members are also required to complete a community project. A graduation ceremony in May concludes the program year.
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