LSM E-News | September 2024

Leadership Southern Maryland Welcomes the
Executive Program Class of 2025

The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to welcome the 34 Southern Maryland leaders selected for its 17th Executive Program—the Class of 2025.

From Calvert County –

Jeremy Bradford, President and CEO, CalvertHealth

Montego Parker, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation

From Charles County –

Tiffany Barber, Executive Director, Poiema Movement, Inc.

Ramonda Davis, Project Director, Management Solutions Consulting Group, Inc.

Terrah Dews, Associate County Attorney, Charles County Government

Kaprece James, Chief Executive Officer, Stella’s Girls

Spencer Johnson, Scientist/Engineer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head

Dr. Trenace Richardson, Associate Vice President of Organizational Development, Talent & Equity, College of Southern Maryland

Susie Thompson, Executive Director, The Jude House

Marchesa Whittington, Director, Public Engagement, Melwood

Heather Zeolla, Executive Director, Campus Operations, College of Southern Maryland

From St. Mary's County –

Jennifer Alvey, Director of Nursing, Emergency Department, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital

Melinda Armsworthy, Vice President of Contracts, Smartronix, LLC

Brian Duke, Facilities and Operations Manager, UMCES-Chesapeake Biological Laboratory

CAPT Matthew Farr, Military Director, Webster Outlying Field, Naval Air Warfare Center

Melissa Farren, Chief Financial Officer, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union

Jason Gray, Senior Program Manager, KBR

Christina Hall, Program Management Director, The MIL Corporation

Dr. Stephanie Harper, Deputy Health Officer, St. Mary’s County Health Department

Donnie LaRocco, Executive Vice President, Crestwood Technology Group

Donald Lewis, Director of Physician Services, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital

Tammy Loewe, Behavioral Health Director, St. Mary’s County Health Department

Adrianne Mathis, Assistant Principal, St. Mary’s County Public Schools

Darin Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer, Air Combat Effectiveness (ACE) Consulting Group, LLC

Charles Robey, Sr. Programs Manager, International Programs, KBR

Mariana Rutherford, Chief Executive Officer, Defense Exports & Brokering, LLC

Stephanie St. Peter, Director of Talent Acquisition, ASEC

Justin Swearingen, Director of Business Development, SAIC

Ryan Thompson, Solutions Developer, MAG Aerospace

Balwindar Van DeVoort, International Programs Director, Naval Systems, Inc.

Kelly Ward, Executive Director, Solomons Mission Center

Christopher Warren, Deputy Program Manager, MAG Aerospace

Kristin Williams, Engineer and Scientist Developmental Program (ESDP) Program Manager, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)

CAPT Mark Zematis, Executive Officer, Naval Air Station Patuxent River

The cohort completed a two-day opening retreat on September 9 & 10 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point. From October through April, they will examine Southern Maryland's agriculture, economic and workforce development, defense, education, healthcare, public safety, housing and human services, diversity and inclusion, and energy and environment. The experience will conclude with a closing retreat and graduation on May 15.

Please join us in welcoming LSM's next Best Class Ever!

LSM Homecoming is Oct. 3rd!

Greetings, LSM Family!

It's almost October -- that time of year when classes reunite, and we all reconnect "Under the Lighthouse" to celebrate the bonds we've formed through LSM. It's Homecoming!  

Date:  Thursday, October 3, 2024

Time:  5-7pm

Location: “Under the Lighthouse”, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 

Come out to see your fellow LSM grads and meet members of the Executive Program Class of 2025. There will be refreshments, a 50/50 raffle, great auction items ... and announcement of the winners of the 2024 Best Class Ever Challenge!

Your spouses and partners are welcome, too.

Tickets:

Current LSMAA members: Free --  Please RSVP.

Non-LSMAA members: $20 -- Purchase tickets HERE.

Not an LSMAA member? Join HERE.

Please do consider joining LSMAA. Members can use LSM's platforms to share information with other graduates, and your membership helps LSM sustain our mission to connect, educate, and inspire Southern Maryland leaders for the good of our community.

See you Under the "Lighthouse"!

Our Thanks to Homecoming Sponsor, KBR!

Best Class Ever Challenge Results Are In!

Join the LSM Alumni Association!

Membership Levels:

• One-Year (1 BCE pt): $75
• One-Year for out of state, fully retired, or LEAP grads (1 BCE point): $50
• Five-Year (2 BCE pts): $300
• Lifetime (3 BCE pts): $1,500

Membership Benefits:

• Invitations to exclusive LSMAA networking events
• Free or reduced admission to special events such as LSM Homecoming (October 3rd, 5-7pm, “Under the Lighthouse” at Calvert Marine Museum.)
• Copy of the annual LSM Yearbook & Directory
• Subscription to monthly LSM eNews (with opportunities to submit news to more than 600 alumni and friends)
• Access to the online Alumni Portal - home to a searchable graduate database, updated resources, and reading recommendations
• And MORE - stay tuned for details!

LSM October Book Club

The LSM Book Club’s next selection is Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek.

“In his bestselling sophomore book, Leaders Eat Last, Sinek takes us to the next level of understanding why some organizations do better than others by detailing all elements of the leadership challenge. For a company to be successful, its leaders need to understand the true purpose of their organization and use that purpose as a north star, not only in how they conduct themselves as a business, but also in how they care for those in their charge.” 

Source:

https://simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last/

When: Tuesday, October 29, 7-8:30pm

Where:  Zoom -- Contact Sybol Anderson for access

Questions? 

Contact Jenny: [email protected] 

Newsworthy Notes

Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for ways to serve Southern Maryland? 

LSM is Seeking …

Alumni Committee Members: As LSM grows, the Alumni Committee strives to create more opportunities for the LSM family to connect. The committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm to plan, coordinate, and implement social and networking events. Contact Jim Bolin, LSM '21: [email protected].

Southern Maryland is Seeking ...

Board Members—Pure Play Every Day: Pure Play Every Day is connecting people through play. We do this by conducting play events for children and adults, workshops for professional and parents, play kits for individuals and classrooms. Each of our programs is designed to share the importance and value of play in daily life. Pure Play Every Day is seeking professionals with expertise in business law, accounting, and marketing to join our Board of Directors. Contact Patty Stine, LSM '22, Executive Director at [email protected] or (240) 232-7894.

NEW!!!

Discover Opportunities throughout Southern Maryland!

SoMD Volunteer Opportunities Listing

Courtesy of the

Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland 

Upcoming LSM Events

Thursday, October 3: LSM Homecoming, "Under the Lighthouse." 5-7pm. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD 20688. LSM graduates and friends gather to reconnect with classmates and meet new members of the LSM family. There will be refreshments, live and silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, and announcement of the winners of the 2024 Best Class Ever Challenge! LSMAA Members: FREE. Non-Members: $20. Get Homecoming tickets HERE.

Thursday, October 17: LSM Alumni Association (LSMAA) After-Hours Social at The Toasted Foot Cigar Lounge. 5-7pm. LSM alumni and current participants gather again to reconnect and enjoy more fellowship. There will be a whiskey tasting. 20845 Callaway Village Way #2A, Callaway, MD 20620. 

Tuesday, October 29: LSM Book Club: Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't, by New York Times bestselling author Simon Sinek, 7-8:30pm. Zoom. Email [email protected] for Zoom access.

SAVE THE DATE:  Thursday, December 5, 5-7pm: Alumni After-Hours: "Grown-Ups Play Date" with the Executive Program After-Hours Social. Sponsored by Pure Play Every Day. Details forthcoming!

 Be sure to follow LSM's social media for updates! 

LSMAA Member Events & Notices 

Tuesday, September 24:  St. Mary’s Young Professionals After Hours Event. 5-7pm.  Chesapeake Staging & Interiors, 23725 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636. Register HERE for a great night of networking!

Saturday, November 2: 3rd Annual Farming 4 Hunger Taste of the Farm. 3-6pm. 6980 Serenity Farm Rd, Hughesville, MD 20637. More information HERE.

WANTED: LSM Homecoming Auction Items

LSM Graduates!

The Alumni Committee welcomes your ideas for fun silent and live auction items to feature this year. 

Local business donations, sporting event tickets, and class baskets are just the beginning of ideas. We especially encourage you to coordinate a class basket and continue your bragging rights as the "Best Class Ever!"  Individual donations are also welcome.

Please contact the Homecoming Committee chair for information and drop off locations:

Christa Hood ([email protected])

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