HUNTINGTON ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” has announced the Leadership Huntington Class of 2024-25.
Launched in 2023, Leadership Huntington aims to connect and develop current and emerging leaders in Cabell and Wayne counties, according to a news release from the chamber.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe program aims to bring together leaders from diverse industries and backgrounds to foster collaboration, promote community involvement, and develop a network of informed and engaged leaders,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ the release said. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe curriculum is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the regionÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s economic, social, and political landscape, while equipping them with the tools and knowledge needed to tackle complex business challenges.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
The following 23 individuals have been named to the second Leadership Huntington class:
Chris Aluise ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Huntington Bank
Jay Berrien ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Marshall University Athletics
Pagett Dusic ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Marshall Health Network
Ariana Shives ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Mastermind ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Works
Amy Jones-Burdick ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Marshall University HELP Program
Amber Yost ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Edward Tucker Architects
CW Dolin ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Peoples Bank
Katy Maynard ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Marshall Health Project Hope
Megan Copley ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” OVP Health
James Plymale ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Central
Mary Beth Ferda ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Marshall University Honors College
Matt Ward ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Aaron Arnold ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Heritage Farm Museum & Village
Walker Tatum ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Marshall University Foundation
Haley Linville ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” American Foundation for the Blind
Steven Turner ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC
Mesha Shamblin ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Mountwest Community & Technical College
Sabrina Donahue- Moore ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” VDM Management Group
Steve Curry ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” City of Huntington
Isaac Sinclair ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” United Bank
Nikki Hagerman ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State
Rebecca Thomas ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” True Soul Boutique
Tracy Arthur-Stricklin ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” SandyÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Racing and Gaming
The second class of Leadership Huntington will attend monthly sessions running from September 2024 to May 2025, with a graduation ceremony in June 2025, the release added.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œEach session will be organized around a theme and will be explored through speakers, discussions, field trips and exclusive experiential activities,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ the release said. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œSessions will include health care, local government, workforce development, manufacturing, tourism and more.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥