LEAD Clermont Welcomes New Class of Community Leaders

Union Township, Clermont County Ohio (August 10, 2026) - LEAD Clermont Community Leadership Program (CLP) has officially welcomed its Class of 2027, a group of 28 professionals representing a wide range of industries, including business, education, healthcare, and government. The new class kicked off its journey with a networking event that brought together dozens of program alumni, setting the stage for a ten-month intensive leadership development experience.

Now in its thirty-ninth year, LEAD Clermont CLP is a premier leadership program of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The program is designed to create a pipeline of committed and ethical leaders dedicated to enhancing Clermont County's economic vitality and quality of life. The curriculum provides participants with an unparalleled view of the county's needs and opportunities, offering high-impact team-building activities, personal development workshops, and direct connections with current community leaders.

"Our goal is to build a strong network of servant leaders who are prepared to meet the demands of the moment," said Kelli Fickle, LEAD Clermont Program Director. "The Class of 2027 is a diverse and talented group, and we're excited to see the impact they'll have on our community, not just during the program, but for years to come."

The program's success is evident in its strong alumni network of over 1,059 graduates. A remarkable 75% of all public and private boards across Clermont County include a LEAD Clermont alumnus. Graduates make a formal "Promise" to give back to the community, and they continue to serve in elected and appointed government positions and volunteer roles that contribute to the county’s growth and well-being.

The 28 members of the 2027 LEAD Clermont CLP class are:

• Kinley Boyd, Clermont Chamber of Commerce
• Nick Brown, Merchants National Bank
• Tracee Campbell, Health Source of Ohio
• Cassidy Crooks, West Clermont Local Schools
• Andrew Crum, U.S. Bank
• Gabby Daulton, A Caring Place Pregnancy Help Center
• Julie Eagen, UC Clermont College
• Susan Graham, Child Focus
• Alyssa Guenther, Chick-fil-A
• Ben Hidy, City of Milford
• Duncan Hiler, Total Quality Logistics
• Madison Hornsby, Clermont Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Bryan Howell, Clermont County Park District
• Brad Jackson, Grant Career Center
• Ashley Kozlowski Great Oaks Career Campus / Live Oaks
• Simone Lefebvre, League for Animal Welfare
• Amy Matheney, Clermont County Public Library
• Mack Maynard, UC Clermont College
• Nicole Morgan, American Modern Insurance Group
• Danielle Prewitt, Munich Re
• Kelsey Richards, City of Loveland
• Krista Rose, Clermont County Public Health
• Rickie Rump, Clermont Hospital, Bon Secours Mercy Health
• Davida Swanson, Clermont County Educational Service Center
• Matthew Terrell, Union Township Fire Department
• Jennifer Tingey, American Modern Insurance Group
• Gina Williams, Crossroads Church
• Megan Woods, IPM Food Pantry
  

For more information about the program or to apply for the Class of 2028, please visit clermontchamber.com/lead-clermont.