NEXT WEEK! The 12th Annual LSM Golf Tournament
June 26! |
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LSM Board Welcomes New Members |
In its April meeting, the Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors appointed five new members who will begin their terms on June 18th.
Andrew Fitzgerald, LSM '22 is founder and president of Nine 30 Consulting, an elite professional services small business located in Lexington Park. His firm specializes in providing integrated financial, project, and risk management in support of the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Intelligence, and federal agency missions. Fitzgerald was appointed LSM's Treasurer and Vice President of Finance.
Denise Kopel, LSM '23 is senior office and facility manager at MAG Aerospace, a leading provider of manned and unmanned full spectrum Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) services with premier engineering and operational Solutions around the world. Kopel has been appointed LSM's Vice President of Development. Curtis Brown, LSM '23 is senior project manager at the MIL Corporation, a provider of innovative cyber, engineering, financial, and information technology services to the federal government. Brown was appointed LSM board member at-large.
Perliter Walters-Gilliam, LSM '24 is president and principal consultation of NBBE Consulting in Waldorf. Her firm provides accreditation maintenance, institutional development and growth, and quality assurance training and capacity building consulting and support to various stakeholders in higher education and quality assurance spaces. Walters-Gilliam was appointed LSM board member at-large. Jason Gray, LSM '25 is senior program manager at KBR, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction services, as well as in government services and technology solutions. Gray was appointed LSM board member at-large. |
The Board of Directors extends its utmost gratitude and warm wishes to four members who have completed board terms this year: -
Chris Breedlove, LSM '18, who served as Program Committee Chair and will continue as Program Advocate for the Executive Program Public Safety session
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Tom Clark, LSM '18, who served as President, Immediate Past President, Development Committee Chair, and Governance Committee Chair and will continue as member of the LSM Leadership Council
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Rick Steinmetz, LSM '20, who served as Counsel and member of the Governance Committee
- Joan Thorp, LSM '18, who served as Treasurer, Secretary, Governance Committee member, and who will continue as a member of the Finance Committee
Thank you for your exemplary leadership and service to LSM! |
LSM Feature: Letters from Leaders |
LSM's 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. |
Congratulations,
Executive Program Class of 2025! |
LSM celebrated the culmination of its 17th Executive Program with the graduation of the Class of 2025 on May 15th at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland. The 34-member class completed a 9-month program exploring issues of concern to Southern Maryland in the areas of economic and workforce development, education, healthcare, public safety, housing and human services, and more. The graduation ceremony featured inspiring remarks by class member Donald LaRocco, Executive President of Crestwood Technology Group, a division of Blue Raven Solutions. LaRocco was elected by his colleagues to share reflections on their Executive Program journey. At the request of the class, Dr. Trenace Richardson performed a rousing a capella rendition of the gospel song, "If I Can Help Somebody."
The Class of 2025 presented LSM a check for $7,012, proceeds of the April 4th LSM Night at The REX, their class gift to LSM. The class gift tradition expresses the desire of each Executive Program class to pay forward the benefits of their program experience.
Family, friends, and colleagues toasted the success of the Executive Program Class of 2025 at a reception that followed the graduation ceremony. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2025! |
LEAP 2024 and LEAP 2025 Support
Christmas in April Calvert County |
This spring, two LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) classes gave of their time and talent to benefit Christmas in April Calvert County (CIACC). Both classes worked on the same family home in Chesapeake Beach. LEAP 2024 assisted primarily with exterior renovations on March 28th, and LEAP 2025 supported further renovations and both interior and exterior painting on June 6th. The home is one that Christmas in April Calvert County has dreamed of supporting for many years. When the resources finally came together this year to enable this long-awaited project to be pursued, LEAP was more than happy to contribute. Heartfelt thanks to all of the LEAP alumni and participants who poured their hearts and souls into supporting this special project. Thanks also to Donna Sisson, LEAP '22 and member of the CIACC Board of Directors for helping to coordinate these service days. |
The LSM Emerging Leaders Program
Class of 2025 Graduates June 20th! |
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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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A Beautiful Evening with LSM Alumni at Point Patience |
We are grateful to Julie Lemmon, LSM '14 and husband RADM John "Chet" Lemmon for sharing their beautiful home on Point Patience for our spring LSMAA social on May 22nd. It was a wonderful gathering of LSM alumni, Leadership Council members, and great friends. As always, the fellowship was the best part. Thank you, Julie, John, and Reagan, for a lovely evening! |
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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Will you 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. We are seeking ...
GOLF TOURNAMENT VOLUNTEERS
Thursday, June 26, 7am-3pm, Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby. Seeking assistance with set-up/tear-down, check-in and registration, activity support, meal set-up, photography, hole-in-one monitoring, etc.
Contact Beverly Brown, LSM '14: [email protected] HOMECOMING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Join us in planning and executing LSM's biggest event of the year! LSM’s Annual Homecoming event will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2025, "Under the Lighthouse" at Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. Committee members help secure auction items and collect and assemble items including sponsor acknowledgements, raffles, and other activities for participants. Contact Christa Hood, LSM '18: [email protected] ALUMNI AFTER-HOURS SOCIAL PLANNERS Do you enjoy bringing people together? Would you help us plan one Alumni After-Hours Social in your county? Charles: September. St. Mary's: January-March 2026 Contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected] Thank you for your support! |
Calling Southern Maryland Nonprofits!
LSM Nonprofit Connection 2025-26 |
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Could your nonprofit organization benefit from six months of volunteer service by executives?
Each year, Leadership Southern Maryland partners with local nonprofits to provide our Executive Program participants volunteer service opportunities.
Participants each provide 25 hours of service to Southern Maryland nonprofits between October 1st and March 31st to gain a deeper understanding of community needs in our region and to join nonprofits' efforts to "be the change."
Examples of volunteer assignments: - Developing a fundraising plan for an organization
- Setting up and staffing exhibits and play areas at county fairs and other events
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Assisting with garden and grounds maintenance
How does my nonprofit benefit? - Expertise and added capacity to fulfill your mission
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Progress on important projects you've had to "back-burner"
- Acquire new volunteers and potential board members
Ready to benefit from the LSM Nonprofit Connection? Click the button below to complete the application by August 1st.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Thank you for your interest! |
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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.
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 |
Wednesday, June 18: St. Mary’s Young Professionals Cruise Party! 4:00-7:00 pm. Clarke's Landing, 24580 Clarkes Landing Ln, Hollywood, MD. Register HERE. Limited spots available.
Wednesday, July 16: Federal Workers Career Fair. 10:00am-3:00pm. American Legion Post 238, Hughesville, MD. Calling businesses in Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s, and the DMV region to connect with skilled talent at the upcoming Federal workers Career Fair. For more information, contact Yvette Turner, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland | 240-462-0732 | tccsmd.org/ | [email protected]
Historic Sotterley Events: Information and registration HERE.
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Thank You, LSM Program Sponsors! |
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