Kasia Sweeney
LSM Class year: 2016 Hometown: Rockville, Md Title/Company: Vice President, Strategy & Business Development, CalvertHealth Systems “LSM really helped open my eyes to many other dimensions of our community and
Carrie Plymire
LSM Class year: 2016 Hometown: Hagerstown, Md. Title/Company: Director of the Calvert Library “I believe deeply in the power of this Leadership Program to engage graduates in the challenges and
Tony Jones
LSM Class year: 2016 Hometown: New York City Title/Company: Public Information Officer, St. Mary’s County Government “Leadership Southern Maryland is a great resource in the Southern Maryland community because of
LSM Welcomes Calvert Alumna to the Board
LEONARDTOWN, Md., December 13, 2016: The Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors has announced the addition of Carrie Plymire, a graduate of the Class of 2016, to its board of
LSM Welcomes New Board Member from St. Mary’s
LEONARDTOWN, Md., December 13, 2016: The Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors has announced the addition of Linda Colina, a graduate of the Class of 2016, to its board of
Comcast Newsmakers Interview with Helen Mattingly Wernecke
Leonardtown, Md. – December 12, 2016: Elena Russo spoke on November 17, 2016, with Helen Mattingly Wernecke, Leadership Southern Maryland’s Executive Director, about this educational program bringing together Calvert, Charles and
Class 2017 Experiences Defense and Its Industry in Southern Maryland
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – November 21, 2016 – On November 17, 2016, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class 2017 participated in the third of nine educational programs for the 2016-17 LSM

Class of 2017 Experiences Education in Southern Maryland
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – October 28, 2016: On October 14, 2016, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class of 2017 participated in the second of nine educational sessions – Education – sponsored
Class of 2017 Experiences Economic & Workforce Development in Southern Maryland
LEONARDTOWN, Md., October 28, 2016: On October 13, 2016, Leadership Southern Maryland’s Class of 2017 held its first of nine program sessions to learn about economic and workforce development in
Ninth Group Embarks on Prestigious Regional Leadership Development Journey
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – September 27, 2016 – Thirty classmates from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties got to know each other and began Leadership Southern Maryland’s nine-month leadership program during

Leadership Southern Maryland Learns about the Region’s Award-Winning Healthcare Initiatives
right to left: Albert Zanger, Chief Financial Officer at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center; CalvertHealth President & CEO Jeremy Bradford; and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Associate Medical Director

BHE GT&S Gives Back to the Community with $5,000 Grant to Leadership Southern Maryland
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program Class of 2024 pauses for a photo with BHE GT&S Director of External Affairs George Anas during an April visit to BHE GT&S facilities

LSM Emerging Leaders Give Back with Christmas in April Calvert County
Leadership Southern Maryland Emerging Leaders Program participants repair a deck for a Huntingtown resident as part of a Christmas in April Calvert County project. Photo Credit: Jessicca Gaetano LEONARDTOWN, Md.

LSM Executive Program Discovers The Global Impact Of Southern Maryland’s Energy Sector
SMECO linemen and Safety Division staff stage a Hot Line Demonstration for Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program participants to explain safety practices around power lines. LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The Leadership Southern Maryland

Leadership Southern Maryland Accepting Applications for Emerging Leaders Program
LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2024 participants discuss networking strategies with former MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Vice-President of Operations John Greely. LEONARDTOWN, Md. – May 8, 2024: Leadership