Remembering Tom Jarboe:
A Life of Purpose, Connection, and Service |
Leadership Southern Maryland joins our region in mourning the loss of our founder, Tom Jarboe, LMd ’06, who passed away on August 5.
Tom lived a life deeply rooted in family, purpose, and service. A United States Coast Guard veteran, entrepreneur, volunteer emergency responder, mentor, and former St. Mary’s County commissioner, he gave generously of himself in service to his country and community. In every role he held, Tom demonstrated his belief that public service is more than a role or position -- it is a responsibility.
That same conviction gave rise to Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM). In 2006, Tom envisioned a stronger, more connected region—one in which leaders from across Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties would move beyond their silos, build meaningful relationships, and work together for the greater good. Together with Leadership Maryland 2006 classmates Dolores Martin, Patrick Murphy, and Ray Wernecke, Tom inspired other Leadership Maryland graduates to come together to establish our organization. LSM opened its doors in 2008 to an inaugural class of 28 members. Today, more than 700 graduates later, the vision Tom set in motion lives on in the countless acts of service that continue throughout Southern Maryland every day.
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LSM Founder Tom Jarboe, LMd '06 (center) with co-founders Patrick Murphy, LMd '06 (left) and Ray Wernecke, LMd '06 (right).
Tom’s legacy lives in every relationship formed through LSM, every collaboration sparked, and every act of service undertaken by the leaders he brought together. Every member of the LSM community is part of that legacy.
The strongest tribute we can offer is to keep doing what Tom taught this region to do: come together, lead with purpose, and serve something larger than ourselves. |
Teen Leaders Begin Shaping Southern Maryland |
Graduates of the 2026 Leadership Southern Maryland Teen Leadership Academy presented by Stella's Girls (left to right): Grace Colbert (Charles County), Donovan Chesley (Charles County), Isaiah Nwosu (Charles County), Alexander Woodard (Calvert County), Courtland McLaughlin (Charles County), Zavier Bowman (Charles County), Ja'Sani Bennett (Charles County), Armage Hemphill (St. Mary's County) For one remarkable week this summer, eight young people from across Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties experienced Southern Maryland as a community they have the power to shape.
Leadership Southern Maryland’s Teen Leadership Academy returned July 27–31 after a seven-year hiatus, presented by Stella’s Girls, Inc. Alumni, community partners, and friends raised enough funding to provide full-tuition scholarships, ensuring that financial circumstances would not prevent promising young leaders from participating. Their generosity sent a powerful message to every student who entered the Academy: Southern Maryland believes in you.
Throughout the week, students stepped beyond the classroom into the institutions and organizations that shape life across the region. They met elected officials and public servants at Charles County Government, encountered the justice system at the Charles County Courthouse, experienced innovation and service at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, and explored college life and career opportunities at the College of Southern Maryland and St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Guided by instructors Nicole Turner and Kaprece James, MPA, LSM ’25, the students applied design-thinking principles to challenges they identified in their own communities. At the culminating Youth Leadership Summit, they presented proposals to community leaders for promoting youth mental health, addressing gender equity and safety issues in schools, and increasing youth engagement with local government.
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Students left the Academy with new friendships, greater confidence, expanded perspectives, and a deeper understanding of their ability to influence the region they call home. LSM gained eight exceptional young leaders who know that their ideas matter—and that an entire community believes in them.
Special thanks to Stella’s Girls, Inc., for designing, developing, and implementing a high-caliber, high-impact program: President & CEO Kaprece James, MPH, LSM '25; Sambrina Kelly (Spier), LEAP '25; Nicole Turner; LaZaria Rickman; and Aeisha Bynum. Heartfelt thanks also to the generous donors whose support provided full-tuition scholarships and opened the Academy’s doors to these promising young leaders (see below). We are equally grateful to the LSM alumni who served as special guest presenters: Julie Oberg, LSM '23; Doria Fleisher, LSM '14; Tammy Loewe, LSM '25; Stephanie Gleason, LSM '12; Steve Cassetta, LSM '22; Joe Mortensen, LSM '16; BJ Hall, LSM '22; Kelsey Bush, LSM '15; Yonelle Moore-Lee, Esq., LSM '22; and Adrianne Mathis, LSM '25. Finally, our deepest thanks to the LSM Teen Leadership Academy Work Group, who developed and ensured successful execution of the entire TLA project: Perliter Walters-Gilliam, LSM ’24, chair; Amber Grabowski, LEAP ’25; Ashley Mowatt, LEAP ’25; and Abigail Thompson, LEAP ’24.
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LSMAA Social
Melwood Recreation Center - August 27 Come Hang Out! |
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Nominate Candidates for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2027! 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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Stay in the Game with LSMAA! |
We're closing in on our goal! Will you be one of the 35 LSM graduates who help us get to 210 LSM Alumni Association members by Homecoming in October?
Join LSMAA and WIN for your class and the charity your class chooses!
DRIVE TO THE END ZONE: JULY 1 – OCTOBER 15
Join LSMAA now through October 15, and you’ll help your class compete, not only for the win, and not only for the Best Class Ever trophy, but for something bigger. If your class earns the most Drive to the End Zone game points, LSM will donate 10% of the proceeds of your class memberships to the charitable organization of your choice. WE ALL WIN!
The winning class will be announced at Homecoming on October 22.
TWO GAMES: HOW THEY WORK
DRIVE TO THE END ZONE
LSMAA’s Drive to the End Zone game to achieve 210 memberships runs through October 15. Each LSM graduate who joins LSMAA during this period earns Drive to the End Zone game points for their class as follows: - 1-Year Membership = 1 game point
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5-Year Membership = 3 game points
- Lifetime Membership = 6 points — TOUCHDOWN!
BEST CLASS EVER CHALLENGE We can’t have a competition without also rewarding you with BCE Challenge points! The BCE Challenge runs through September 30. BCE points for LSMAA membership will be multiplied: - 1-Year Membership = 5 points x 1X = 5 BCE points
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5-Year Membership = 10 points x 3X = 30 BCE points
- Lifetime Membership = 25 points x 6X = 150 BCE points
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MAKE YOUR PLAY …
Don’t sit on the sidelines. Help your class win! Join LSMAA, and reach out to your classmates to choose a charitable organization to support. See you at Homecoming! |
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LSM Homecoming is October 22! |
Save the date! Reconnect with classmates and meet new members of the LSM family at the annual LSM Homecoming on Thursday, October 22, 5-7:30pm at Farming 4 Hunger in Hughesville. More details coming soon! |
2026 Best Class Ever Challenge |
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LSM '23 takes the lead, and LEAP '25 is on the leaderboard!
Watch out!!! |
Ways to Strengthen Our Community |
How Can YOU Help?
We're glad you asked! Organizations throughout Southern Maryland, including LSM, truly need the expertise and support of talented people like you. Often all we need is an occasional hour or two.
View LSM Volunteer Opportunity Listing |
LSM TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED
The Technology Resources Committee (TRC) provides strategic guidance and advisory support to LSM regarding technology resources, digital tools, and cybersecurity practices. The Committee advises on technology planning, purchasing, and utilization, and will help promote staff awareness and adoption of best practices that enhance efficiency and mitigate cybersecurity risk.
If I.T. is in your wheel house, and you'd like to help us, please reach out!
Click HERE to browse volunteer positions and sign up!
Contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected] |
OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN MARYLAND
AFCEA SOUTHERN MARYLAND SEEKING A TREASURER
The Southern Maryland Chapter of AFCEA, a member-based, nonprofit 501(c)6 organization, is currently seeking a Treasurer to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
Click HERE for more information.
Contact Dominic Fragman: [email protected] SoMD Volunteer Opportunities Listing Courtesy of the Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland Thank you for helping! |
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Thursday, August 27: LSMAA Social. 5-7pm. Melwood Recreation Center. 9035 Ironside Road, Nanjemoy, MD 20662. Come hang with your LSM family!
Thursday, September 10: LEAP Information Session (Virtual). 5-6pm. Zoom. Advance registration required. Meeting access link provided after registration. Register HERE.
Thursday, October 22: LSM Homecoming. 5-7:30pm. Farming 4 Hunger. 6980 Serenity Farm Road, Hughesville MD 20637. 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 2026 Best Class Ever Challenge! LSMAA Members: FREE. Non-Members: $20. Get Homecoming tickets HERE. LSMAA members, RSVP HERE.
Be sure to follow LSM's social media for updates! |
LSMAA Member Events & Notices |
Sunday, August 30: Deadline to Book -- Sail the Danube & Support COSMIC Symphony! Join COSMIC Symphony aboard AMA Waterways’ Melodies of the Danube for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe! Enjoy beautiful scenery, historic cities and the Danube’s rich musical heritage while helping COSMIC continue providing free classical concerts in Southern Maryland. Special COSMIC group pricing is available for a limited time, so grab your spouse, family or friends and make your 2027 vacation one that gives back to the arts in our community. See the graphic below for cruise and booking details.
Tuesday, September 8: The TPP/ANA Munitions Panel: - “Arsenal of the Future: PAE Munitions and Weapons at the Speed of the Fight. 5pm-7:30pm. PRNAM Flight Tech Hall. Featured panelists: Ms. Van Hendrey (Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Munitions), CAPT Chris Debons, (Program Manager, Air-to-Air Missiles Program Office (PMx-259)), Jonathan Sharbo (PAE Munitions, Rapid Capability Cell, Deputy Director), RDML Eric Gardner (Deputy PAE), Ms. Holli Galletti (PAE Munitions Executive Director). 5pm Refreshments. Learn more and register HERE.
Wednesday, September 16: Assured PNT Symposium – Developing Mission-Critical Resilience. 8:30am-4pm. Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Andrew P. Hunter, Founder & Principal, Pax Per Consortia Strategies LLC. More information to come. Registration not yet open.
Friday, September 18: Southern Maryland College & Career Pop-Up Open House Event. 8am-5pm. University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland SMART Building Grand Hall. 44219 Airport Rd., California, MD 20619. Discover your future in Southern Maryland. This event provides prospective students, families, and community members opportunities to explore USMSM's academic programs, career pathways, and regional workforce opportunities. FREE. Register HERE.
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Thank You, LSM Program Sponsors! |
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