Leadership Southeast Georgia announces class of 2024
Special to the Herald
Leadership Southeast Georgia (LSEGA) introduces the individuals who make up its class of 2024. Representing various industries and communities across 10 coastal counties, these 30 leaders have been selected for their commitment to effective and inclusive leadership. With their diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences, this class promises to bring a truly dynamic and enriching program.
From February to June, the class of 2024 will participate in a comprehensive five-month curriculum. During this time, they will delve into regional issues such as natural resources, healthcare, education, economic development, and transportation. Through insightful sessions held in different counties, they will gain first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Southeast Georgia. The program's ultimate goal is to foster collaboration, develop leadership skills, and elevate the region as a whole.
Selected to participate in the Class of 2024 are:
DeVonn Adams, Assistant Chief of Police, Savannah Police Dept., Chatham County
Jennifer Ball, Executive Assistant, Georgia Power, Chatham County
Matt Campbell, CEO, Georgia Matters, LLC, Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, and McIntosh counties
Roynesia Carroll, Program Analyst, Glynn County Board of Commissioners, Glynn County
Cynthia Cradduck, Managing Partner, Cecilia Russo Marketing, Chatham County
Lt Col Amy Drew, C130 Pilot/ Unit Conversion Officer, Georgia Air National Guard, Chatham County
Brendan Ferrara, CEO, EmployAbility, Chatham County
Gregory Finch, Partner, Bouhan Falligant, Chatham County
Courtney Grunninger Bonney, President, Rhowe Design + Build, Chatham County
Angela Hendrix, Senior Vice President, Savannah Economic Development Authority, Chatham County
Buck Holly, CEO, C&H Precision, Bryan County
Tara Jennings, Strategic Planning Administrator, Chatham County
Christopher Jordan, Partner, HunterMaclean, Glynn County
Antonio Key, Supervisor, Caesarstone Technologies, Bryan County
Heath Lloyd, Assistant City Manager, City of Savannah, Chatham County
Dr. Courténay Miller, Mathematics Interventionist, Glynn County School District, Glynn County
Billy Joe Nelson, Jr., District Attorney, State of Georgia, Bryan, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties
Thomas Pace, CFO, Thomas & Hutton, Chatham County
Dr. Olivia Penrod, Education Services Officer, Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, Chatham and Liberty Counties
Desiree Riley, Office Administrator, Liberty County Chamber of Commerce, Liberty County
Commissioner Kendra Rolle, Legislator, Black Voters Matter Fund, Glynn County
Haydon Rollins, Project Manager, Hussey Gay Bell, Bulloch and Chatham counties
Leigh Smiley, Broker, Coldwell Banker, Liberty County
Karla Stanford, Sr. Events Specialist, Gulfstream Aerospace, Chatham County
Ric Stewart, Director of Annual Giving, Georgia Southern University, Bulloch County
Aaron "Adot" Whitely, Board member & Managing Partner (respectively), Chatham County Board of Commissioners & Chunk’s Learning Center, Chatham County
Tiffany Zeigler, COO, Owens Supply Company, Bryan County
"We are thrilled to welcome these individuals to our program," said Kendria Lee, Chairwoman of Leadership Southeast Georgia. "Their unwavering passion for our region and dedication to positive change will undoubtedly spark innovative solutions and strengthen the very fabric of our communities."
We are grateful to our dedicated sponsors who generously support this program, including Evans General Contractors, Gulfstream Aerospace, Georgia Power, Georgia Southern University, M.E. Sack Engineering, Thomas & Hutton, International Paper, The Sack Company, Coleman Company, Inc., Rhowe Design + Build, Goodwill Southeast Georgia, Bouhan Falligant, HunterMaclean, Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Newington, Strategic Biz Solutions, Global Business Development Strategist LLC, and Hussey Gay Bell.
To discover more about the LSEGA program, visit its website at www.lsega.com.
