LSM Feature: Letters from Leaders |
LSM's new monthly series features real stories, insights, and reflections from leaders across Southern Maryland. Our current theme, “Leading from Where You Are,” explores the many ways leadership happens in everyday moments.
Follow along in our newsletter and on social media, and be part of the conversation each month. In September we’ll bring these lessons to life with a special live event: The Leadership Table with Matt Scassero. |
... and a Good Time Was Had by All LSM Night at the REX |
Thanks to all who made our third annual LSM Night at The REX truly a night to remember. We had a rockin' time, and you helped us raise $6,650 for LSM!
Special gratitude to our sponsors, The REX, Unfinished Business, and our fabulous, fun-loving hosts, the Executive Program Class of 2025! |
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12th Annual LSM Golf Tournament
June 26! |
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Executive Program Gets Up Close and Personal with Public Safety |
The Executive Program Class of 2025 went behind the scenes of Southern Maryland public safety programs on April 3 to learn about the operations and critical issues of tri-county law enforcement and fire and rescue services. The group met at the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute - Southern Maryland Regional Training Center in La Plata.
Jay Mattingly LSM ‘20, Training & Quality Assurance Coordinator, St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services; Chris Breedlove LSM ‘18, Chief of Zoning Enforcement for Calvert County; and Lt. Robert Selkirk, LSM '24, Calvert County Sheriff's Office facilitated an action-packed day of demonstrations that gave the executives a taste of what it’s like to be on the front lines of public safety.
Participants went behind the scenes of Charles County 911 Call Center operations and observed a firefighting demo by members of the Waldorf, Prince Frederick, and Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Departments. Instructors at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy demonstrated SWAT and K-9 operations and put volunteer participants through firearm training simulations.
A continuing theme of discussion was the challenge of recruiting and retaining public safety personnel in Southern Maryland. Sheriff Ricky Cox (Calvert), Sheriff Troy Berry (Charles), and Sheriff Steven Hall, LSM'18 (St. Mary’s) described workforce and other needs in Southern Maryland and their efforts to work closely with the community to meet those challenges.
"I really appreciated hearing from the Sheriffs representing the three counties," said Tiffany Barber, founder and executive director of Poeima Movement in Waldorf. "Meeting them and learning about the challenges they face was incredibly insightful. Touring the 911 building and learning about the various roles involved in emergency response gave me a deeper appreciation for how these systems work together. Altogether, the day gave me a much broader and clearer understanding of public safety operations across our region."
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Join us in Celebrating the
Executive Program Class of 2025! |
LEAP's Emerging Leaders Discover
the Present Future of Southern Maryland Innovation |
Clockwise from top left: Southern Maryland innovators from diverse industry sectors describe their extraordinary work. Shaniqua Cousins, LSM '22 shares strategies for thriving in the face of change. Matt Scassero, LM '07 preps the class for a tour of the USMSM SMART Building. The class enjoys a photo op at AIRtec. |
The LEAP Class of 2025 gathered on March 28th at TechPort, in the St. Mary's AeroPark Innovation District, for a full-day exploration of Innovation Leadership and Change Management. Participants were introduced to sites of innovation excellence in a number of Southern Maryland industries, and they learned methods for spurring innovation and improving resilience in a world that is rapidly evolving technologically.
The class was welcomed to the AeroPark and TechPort by Katherine Stormont, St. Mary's County Economic Development Specialist; Ken Reed, St. Mary's County Regional Airport Managing Member; and Rick Tarr, Southern Maryland Tech Bridge & Tech Transfer Office Director. LSM Program Manager Dominic Fragman moderated a roundtable discussion of Southern Maryland industries on the leading edge of innovation that featured a remarkable panel of presenters: -
Thereasa Black, founder and CEO of Bon Appésweet, a company that produces all-natural chocolate bars using dates instead of sugar and only two to four organic, plant-based ingredients
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Jeremy Bradford, president and CEO of CalvertHealth, recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of its Innovators for 2024
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Dr. Justin Stine, Assistant Research Scientist and Director of Remote Sensing and Microsystems, A. James Clark School of Engineering / MATRIX Lab, USMSM, who has designed and developed autonomous microsystems for sensing applications, including wireless sensing platforms for healthcare monitoring in the gastrointestinal tract
- Kristine Kryszton, Human Resources Director, Story Cannabis in Mechanicsville, an innovator in farming methods and advancements in medical cannabis
The class enjoyed a tour of the AeroPark Innovation District that included stops at AIRtec, the University of Maryland UAS Research and Operations Center (UROC), and the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland SMART Building. The tour culminated in lunch at Bird Dog Bistro in the Airport Terminal, courtesy of our sponsor, the St. Mary's County Department of Economic Development.
Shaniqua Cousins LSM ‘22, operations officer at NAVAIR and founder of Shaniqua Cousins World Group LLC, kicked off the afternoon with an energizing presentation on thriving in stressful environments. Organizational transformation specialists Sidi Zeid Chleuh and JC Martin of Peak Performance Solutions took the class on a deeper dive into strategies for nurturing innovation and building resilience in teams.
Special thanks to TechPort for their wonderful hospitality and to the amazing team at the St. Mary's County Department of Economic Development -- Chris Kaselemis, Kellie Hinkle, and Katherine Stormont -- for helping us design and implement such a high-impact experience! |
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Nominate Candidates for the
LSM Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2026! We welcome your nominations of outstanding colleagues and friends. We seek early- to mid-career professionals who are passionate about creating a better Southern Maryland for all.
Nominate a game-changing leader today! |
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2025 BCE Challenge Leaderboard |
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Come hang out! LSM Alumni Association membership is a beautiful way to pay forward the LSM experience for other Southern Maryland leaders while you enjoy the benefits and fun of connection with your LSM family. We sincerely appreciate your support. Click HERE to join LSMAA.
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Have you got an hour or two to help LSM?
Even if you only have an occasional hour or two to help with an event or to be a thought partner with a committee or staff, your input and support can help keep LSM going! We truly need and value your help and are seeking ...
LSMAA AFTER-HOURS SOCIAL PLANNERS
Do you enjoy bringing people together? Would you help us plan one LSMAA After-Hours Social in your county? Calvert: May. Charles: September. St. Mary's: January-March 2026
Contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected] GRADUATION CEREMONY VOLUNTEERS We seek alums to help us celebrate our 2025 graduates! - Executive Program Graduation -- Thursday, May 15, USMSM SMART Bldg
- LEAP Graduation -- Friday, June 20, Sluss Memorial Hall, Charlotte Hall
Contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected] Thank you for your support! |
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Thursday, April 24: Executive Program After-Hours Social. 5:15-6:30pm. Tequila Grill & Cantina. 30320 Triangle Dr, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. All are welcome! LSM graduates, come spend some quality time with the fabulous Executive Program Class of 2025! Thursday, May 15: Executive Program Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony and Cocktail Reception: 2:00-5:00pm. USMSM SMART Building. 44219 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619. Purchase tickets HERE.
Thursday, May 22: LSMAA After-Hours Social. 5:00-7:00pm at the home of Julie (LSM 14) and RADM John "Chet" Lemmon. 24281 Point Patience Dr, Solomons, MD 20688. RSVP by May 16th to [email protected].
Friday, June 20: LEAP Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony and Reception. 3:30-5:30pm. Sgt. Major Robert V. Sluss Memorial Hall, 30045 Business Center Dr, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. To attend, RSVP by June 13th to [email protected].
Thursday, June 26: 12th Annual LSM Golf Tournament. 8:00am Registration, 9:00am Shotgun Start. Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, 11325 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657. Click HERE to learn more, explore sponsorship opportunities, and register! Be sure to follow LSM's social media for updates! |
LSMAA Member Events & Notices |
Saturday, April 26: COSMIC Symphony / Newtowne Players - A Night on Broadway. Includes selections from Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, and much more! 3:00 pm. Chesapeake Church, Huntingtown, MD. Free admission. More information HERE.
Sunday, April 27: COSMIC Symphony / Newtowne Players - A Night on Broadway. Includes selections from Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, and much more! 3:00 pm. Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, St. Mary's College of Maryland. Free admission. More information HERE.
Tuesday, May 20: The Patuxent Partnership TPP-ANA Panel - Navy International Programs and Defense Cooperation, with RDML Tony Rossi, Director, Navy International Programs Office, Office of the Secretary of the Navy, as keynote and moderator. 5:00 -7:30pm. Registration opens Monday, April 21. More information HERE.
SAVE THE DATE: Monday, June 16: The Patuxent Partnership Data Centers Panel “Data Centers. The pros and cons and what it means for you, the residential customers.” Registration opens soon. Visit The Patuxent Partnership website for updates: https://paxpartnership.org/.
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Thank You, LSM Program Sponsors! |
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