Have you heard the news? LSM is piloting a new program for Southern Maryland's emerging leaders - LEAP! The first class will be made up entirely of candidates who have been nominated by LSM board members, council members, and Executive Program grads. That’s where you come in!

The program kicks off in January but applications are due by September 30th so don't delay.  Send your nominee's name, email address, job position and employer to info@leadershipsomd.org by September 6th to give candidates adequate time apply. 

Questions? Join us for an information session on Friday, 8/23 at 8 am at WBB - 22299 Exploration Drive, Suite 104, Lexington Park. You can also learn more at our website -https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/leap/

Leadership Southern Maryland's Executive Program kicks off with Orientation, September 9 & 10 at Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa. The 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, Jr., 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 

LSM hosted its 4th annual Teen Leadership Academy June 24-28.  This year, students focused on public safety in Southern Maryland.  The week-long experience included a day at St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office with a tour of the detention center, K-9 demo and Q&A with Captain Steve Hall LSM'18.  Teens also had a chance to get a close-up look at various rescue apparatus thanks to Calvert County's volunteer fire department and took a day trip to Washington DC to see Congress in action.  A huge thank you to sponsor John Felicitas LSM'13, BeAThEdge and supporters GI Enterprises and Chick fil-A La Plata.