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Leadership Southern Maryland Announces Selection of the Class of 2020

LEONARDTOWN, MD – August 22, 2019: The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 35 Southern Maryland leaders for its 12th class – the Class of 2020.

From Calvert County –

Donna M. Arnstein, director, Center for Family Birth Care for CalvertHealth Medical Center
Dina, M. Davis, deputy director for Calvert County Department of Human Resources
Kathleen L. MacAdams, business retention specialist for Calvert County Department of Economic Development
Judy J. Mackall, zoning planner for Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning
Sandra V. Wobbleton, transportation division chief for Calvert County Department of Community Resources
Melanie D. Woodson, deputy director for Calvert County Department of Human Resources

From Charles County –

Robert M. Branham, recreation division chief for Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation
Evalyne Bryant-Ward, director of operations for University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group
Tara S. Landis, chief learning officer for Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technical Division
Avis D. McMillon, executive director, marketing and communications for College of Southern Maryland
Lucinia F. Mundy, business development specialist for Charles County Department of Economic Development
Lori A. Proctor, director of healthcare for College of Southern Maryland
Trenace N. Richardson, CEO of REAL Women, Inc.
Richard J. Steinmetz, partner at Baldwin, Briscoe, & Steinmetz, P.C.
Jason M. Stoddard, director of school safety and security for Charles County Public Schools
Cynthia V. Vallancourt, senior proposal manager for Sabre Systems, Inc.
Janet L. Virgin, public affairs officer specialist for Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technical Division
Karrie M. Wood, executive vice president, director of retail banking for Community Bank of the Chesapeake

 From St. Mary’s County –

Jerrilyn Borneman, director of development for St. Mary’s Ryken
John J. Brabazon, executive officer of Naval Air Station, Patuxent River
Thomas A. Brewer, manager, environmental health, science and sustainability programs for St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Jason R. Burroughs, vice president at AV3,Inc.
James “Rusty” Cooper, director, information solutions operating unit for KBR
Anna N. Cotton, small business owner of Maralit Customs and Repairs & Spirits and Splinters
Megan E. de Vos, defense recruiting manager for Smartronix
Kristen D. Kennedy, APMSE analyst, PMA-261 for Precise Systems, Inc.
James “Jay” Mattingly, IV, training and quality assurance coordinator for St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services
Summer L. Raley, vice president at Zenetex, LLC
Erin M. Ramos, management analyst and technical writer for RTR Technologies, LLC
Ellen P. Servetnick, educational outreach office team lead for NAWCAD
Amber B. Starn, epidemiologist and director of health promotions for Charles County Department of Health
Regina L. Steele, director of perioperative services for MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
David C. Vollmer, president of Reliable Marine
Michael R. Wick, provost and dean of faculty for St. Mary’s College of Maryland

From Virginia; however, works in St. Mary’s County –

Phil A. Fickes, manager, global military business development – Lexington Park office for Bell Helicopter

Following a two-day opening retreat in September, these class members will attend eight one- or two-day intense sessions focusing on economic and workforce development, defense, education, healthcare, public safety, housing and human services, multiculturalism, and energy and environment. These sessions will conclude with a closing retreat and graduation in May. More than 50 experts from across the region and state representing business, government, education, and the nonprofit community will serve as panelists and guest speakers.

Founded in 2008, LSM has successfully graduated over 350 regional leaders. LSM is an independent, educational leadership development organization designed to broaden the knowledge base of mid- to senior-level public and private sector executives about the critical issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the region. Leadership Southern Maryland is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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Leadership Southern Maryland is an independent, educational leadership development organization designed to broaden the knowledge base of mid- to senior-level public and private sector executives about the critical issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the region. Leadership Southern Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service (EIN#26-2989381). Contributions are deductible as charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law.

For more information, please contact Denise Foster, Executive Director Leadership Southern Maryland, 301-862-SOMD, via email denise@leadershipsomd.org or visit devaney.adminprotools.com.