Leadership Saginaw County
Leadership Saginaw County is a 10-month community awareness program designed to familiarize existing and emerging leaders with the opportunities and challenges present in Saginaw County. The program provides participants with the opportunity to meet community leaders to gain insight and deepen their understanding of our community while fostering a network of contacts among participants and presenters.
The first 21-member class graduated in 1987. Many of the over 950 graduates of Leadership Saginaw can be found in key positions on boards and committees of community-based organizations, in elected positions in local government and practicing their acquired leadership skills within their own occupations.
The Leadership Saginaw program has been a sound investment that continues to pay excellent dividends. Consider applying for Leadership Saginaw County or encouraging a potential community leader within your organization to participate in the program.
Course Topics
Each monthly session is designed to create awareness of and stimulate interest in community issues. City and county leaders from both the public and private sectors provide information, insight and analysis of the following specific areas of interest:
The first 21-member class graduated in 1987. Many of the over 950 graduates of Leadership Saginaw can be found in key positions on boards and committees of community-based organizations, in elected positions in local government and practicing their acquired leadership skills within their own occupations.
The Leadership Saginaw program has been a sound investment that continues to pay excellent dividends. Consider applying for Leadership Saginaw County or encouraging a potential community leader within your organization to participate in the program.
Course Topics
Each monthly session is designed to create awareness of and stimulate interest in community issues. City and county leaders from both the public and private sectors provide information, insight and analysis of the following specific areas of interest:
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Sessions often include on-site visits, tours and "hands-on" experiences. Program topics are reviewed annually and adjusted to incorporate emerging leadership and community issues.
Who Should Apply
Leadership Saginaw County has found that a diverse group of individuals makes for an ideal class of participants. We encourage persons from all walks of life to apply for a position in the program. This includes persons from differing occupations, industries, and organizations.
Candidate selection is based on demonstrated leadership ability and potential, including past and current community involvement. Individual accomplishments, expressed desire to assume expanded responsibilities of leadership and personal references are also considered.
Every attempt is made to select a group of participants representing a broad cross section of community interests and professions. Candidate selections will be announced in late June.
Applications for Leadership Saginaw County are accepted year round and due May 31st for consideration in the class that begins in August .
Leadership Saginaw County has found that a diverse group of individuals makes for an ideal class of participants. We encourage persons from all walks of life to apply for a position in the program. This includes persons from differing occupations, industries, and organizations.
Candidate selection is based on demonstrated leadership ability and potential, including past and current community involvement. Individual accomplishments, expressed desire to assume expanded responsibilities of leadership and personal references are also considered.
Every attempt is made to select a group of participants representing a broad cross section of community interests and professions. Candidate selections will be announced in late June.
Applications for Leadership Saginaw County are accepted year round and due May 31st for consideration in the class that begins in August .
Class Project Proposals
Each year, members of the Leadership Saginaw program will organize and complete a project. Past projects range from building a greenhouse and educational garden, to planning and funding identifying signage placed throughout the county to creating a Giving Circle to benefit area nonprofit organizations.
In October, the Chamber will request proposals from local nonprofits to complete a project of its choosing. Projects are reviewed and selected by the class and all communications are done by the class.
If your organization has a project for consideration, download and submit the application by November 30.
In October, the Chamber will request proposals from local nonprofits to complete a project of its choosing. Projects are reviewed and selected by the class and all communications are done by the class.
If your organization has a project for consideration, download and submit the application by November 30.
Class of 2022
When the Leadership Saginaw Class of 2022 began their journey in August 2021, they expected to graduate in June 2022. Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, class was postponed over the winter months. This extended their class year through November 2022, making them the second longest class ever! Congratulations to these amazing individuals.
Class of 2023
Nick Andreychuk, Kathy Bartels, Cliff Block, Marcia Ditmyer, Cristie Douglas, Kevin Douglas,
Jeanette Fiers, Bethany Figg, Kevin Frank, Mike Gomez, Thomas Grantham, Steve Hensley,
Monica Hernandez, Karl Huebert, Samantha Jones, Jeremy Keinath, Andrew Matuzak,
Anita McKeith, Zach Moulton, Viloshinee Murugan, Andy Myers, Olivia Shelton, Jessica Snyder,
Sarah Vallier, Alicia VanNortwick, Amelia Whitford & Peggy Wieland.
Jeanette Fiers, Bethany Figg, Kevin Frank, Mike Gomez, Thomas Grantham, Steve Hensley,
Monica Hernandez, Karl Huebert, Samantha Jones, Jeremy Keinath, Andrew Matuzak,
Anita McKeith, Zach Moulton, Viloshinee Murugan, Andy Myers, Olivia Shelton, Jessica Snyder,
Sarah Vallier, Alicia VanNortwick, Amelia Whitford & Peggy Wieland.
Marsh Princing Award
Each year the Chamber presents the Marsh Princing Award to a leader in the community who was a graduate of the Leadership Saginaw County Program. The recipient shall have displayed consistent active leadership and be a visible, positive community influence. The award is presented at the Leadership Saginaw County Graduation Ceremony in June.
Each year the Chamber presents the Marsh Princing Award to a leader in the community who was a graduate of the Leadership Saginaw County Program. The recipient shall have displayed consistent active leadership and be a visible, positive community influence. The award is presented at the Leadership Saginaw County Graduation Ceremony in June.
Senator Ken Horn
Class of 2005 |
2022 Marsh Princing RecipientKen Horn was born in Detroit and is a first-generation American. He’s lived in Frankenmuth for over 40 years and enjoys spending time with his beautiful family and wonderful grandchildren.
First elected in 1992, Ken was a Saginaw County Commissioner for 16 years before serving in the Michigan House of Representatives for 6 years. Ken served as chairman of the House Energy & Technology Committee. |
Now in his second term in the Michigan Senate, Ken chairs the Senate Economic and Small Business Development Committee, along with two Senate Appropriations Subcommittees: Capital Outlay and Talent and Economic Development/MEDC.
Ken also serves as the vice-chairman of the following committees: Energy and Technology, Education and Career Readiness, and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges. He is also appointed to the Insurance and Banking Committee and Legislative Council.
Ken also serves as the vice-chairman of the following committees: Energy and Technology, Education and Career Readiness, and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges. He is also appointed to the Insurance and Banking Committee and Legislative Council.
