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 met in September of 1985. Many of the over 900 graduates of Leadership Saginaw County 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 (tentative class dates)
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 met in September of 1985. Many of the over 900 graduates of Leadership Saginaw County 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 (tentative class dates)
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.
The Selection and Recruitment Team encourages all interested persons to apply for the program. A limited number of scholarships are available to those who do not have the resources for tuition. If you live or work in any part of Saginaw County, we encourage you to apply for Leadership Saginaw.
Applications are reviewed by a selection team appointed by the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
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 early June.
Applications for Leadership Saginaw County are available year round and due April 30th.
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.
The Selection and Recruitment Team encourages all interested persons to apply for the program. A limited number of scholarships are available to those who do not have the resources for tuition. If you live or work in any part of Saginaw County, we encourage you to apply for Leadership Saginaw.
Applications are reviewed by a selection team appointed by the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
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 early June.
Applications for Leadership Saginaw County are available year round and due April 30th.
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.
Welcome Class of 2019
We're excited to share all that Saginaw County has to offer with the 32nd class. Welcome!
Erin Andrus - WTA Architects, Laurie Barr - Emil Rummel AGency, Bessie Bone - HealthSource Saginaw, Sidney Childs - SVSU, Tim Cook - Dow Healthcare Industries Materials Site, Iesha Copeland - MI-SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region, Matt Felan - Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, Elissa Gagne - CMU Research Corporation, Jenny Geno - Saginaw ISD, Adam Gonzalez - VA Medical Center, Stacy Hable - Thomas Township, Neena Hogle - YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region, Jesse Kendall - 1st State Bank, Jordan Kolm - Delta College Corporate Services, Mary Kreider - Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants, Jeff Larsen - American Cancer Society, Keith LaVielle - Merrill Lynch, Ryan Maher - Amigo Mobility International, Inc., Kyle Martin - Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Cynthia Pape - READ Association of Saginaw County, Steve Rutkowski - Spicer Group, Inc., Andy Sajdak - Morley Companies, Inc., Myiesha Smith - Nexteer Automotive, Mark Stachowiak - Hemlock Semiconductor Operations, Eric Tankersley - Huntington Bank, Briana Tapia - Saginaw Medical Federal Credit Union, Heath Vincent - Valley Lutheran High School, Justin Vondette - Isabella Bank, Kymberly Whiteherse - Independent Bank and Luke Yocom - The State Bank.
Erin Andrus - WTA Architects, Laurie Barr - Emil Rummel AGency, Bessie Bone - HealthSource Saginaw, Sidney Childs - SVSU, Tim Cook - Dow Healthcare Industries Materials Site, Iesha Copeland - MI-SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region, Matt Felan - Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, Elissa Gagne - CMU Research Corporation, Jenny Geno - Saginaw ISD, Adam Gonzalez - VA Medical Center, Stacy Hable - Thomas Township, Neena Hogle - YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region, Jesse Kendall - 1st State Bank, Jordan Kolm - Delta College Corporate Services, Mary Kreider - Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants, Jeff Larsen - American Cancer Society, Keith LaVielle - Merrill Lynch, Ryan Maher - Amigo Mobility International, Inc., Kyle Martin - Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Cynthia Pape - READ Association of Saginaw County, Steve Rutkowski - Spicer Group, Inc., Andy Sajdak - Morley Companies, Inc., Myiesha Smith - Nexteer Automotive, Mark Stachowiak - Hemlock Semiconductor Operations, Eric Tankersley - Huntington Bank, Briana Tapia - Saginaw Medical Federal Credit Union, Heath Vincent - Valley Lutheran High School, Justin Vondette - Isabella Bank, Kymberly Whiteherse - Independent Bank and Luke Yocom - The State Bank.
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. Eligible recipients must have graduated at least three years prior to the current year.
Nominate a Leader (deadline is April 27) Past Recipients
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. Eligible recipients must have graduated at least three years prior to the current year.
Nominate a Leader (deadline is April 27) Past Recipients
Congratulations to Luis Canales
Class of 2009
2018 Marsh Princing Award Recipient.
Class of 2009
2018 Marsh Princing Award Recipient.
Congratulations Class of 2018
The Leadership Saginaw Class of 2018 marks the 31st year developing leaders in Saginaw County. Class members include: Marisa Ahrens, David Anderson, Dorian Banda, Lauren Bess, Kathryn Blakeman, Sheilda Braddock, Scott Bryant, Miranda Csutora, Nicholas Czerwinski, Alyssa DePlonty, Matthew DeVries, Becky DuRussel, Al Fong, Michelle Gricar, Linda Gruber, Jennifer Harden, Dylan Hellus, Sabrina Jackson, Omar Jones, Michael Keagel, Aaron Lerash, Carol Nash, Lou Ochoa, Kosta Povich, Linda Shephard, Amy Smock, Carmen Stricker, Jonathan Webb, Bryan Weiss, and Christopher Zehnder.
