Leadership Saginaw County is a 10-month community awareness program designed to familiarize existing and emerging leaders with the advantages 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 make 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 make 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. 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.
Congratulations Class of 2020
On June 17, 2021, the 33rd class of the Leadership Saginaw County program completed the 10 month program and celebrated with a dinner and graduation ceremony at Horizons Conference Center. Congratulations Class of 2020...the LONGEST Class Ever!
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.
Donald F. Pussehl
Class of 2008 |
2020 Marsh Princing Recipient
Chief Pussehl has been faithfully serving our community for over 40 years. He began his law enforcement career with the Bridgeport Township Police Department, where he served as a police officer for seven years. In 1985 he joined the Saginaw Police Department and rose through the ranks to become sergeant, lieutenant, deputy chief and chief. He served nine years on the department’s Emergency Services Team (SWAT).
In 2004 he was sworn-in as Chief of Police for Saginaw Charter Township where he leads a department of 63 sworn and civilian personnel, who serve approximately 40,000 citizens. |
He serves on several community advisory boards including co-chair of the Saginaw County Crime Prevention Council, a member of the Media/Law Enforcement Committee and an invaluable participant on the Leadership Saginaw County Law Enforcement Planning Committee. He is a past president of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and serves as an adjunct professor at Saginaw Valley State University.
Chief Pussehl holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice / Political Science from Saginaw Valley State University and undergraduate degrees from SVSU and Delta College. He is a graduate of the 199th Session of the FBI National Academy.
Chief Pussehl holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice / Political Science from Saginaw Valley State University and undergraduate degrees from SVSU and Delta College. He is a graduate of the 199th Session of the FBI National Academy.
