Aug. 9. The Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce reports 38 participants in the 2019 Leadership Cabarrus civic leadership program. There are monthly classes from September through May that examine how leadership in the historical, educational, economic, governmental and cultural segments work together for the good of the county. Additionally, the class works together to produce a legacy service project that benefits the community.

“Leadership Cabarrus is a pillar of the Chamber since 1989, and we couldn’t be prouder of the program, the wonderful alumni that pilot the steering committee, and the class participants,” said Barbi Jones, the chamber’s executive director.

The Leadership Cabarrus Class of 2019 participants are:

·         Laura Bagnasco, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, S&D Coffee and Tea

·         Justin Brines, Assistant Director – EMS, Cabarrus County Government

·         Crystal Byers, Branch Manager, Wells Fargo

·         Page Castrodale, Director of Marketing and Communications, Better Business Bureau

·         Dr. Stephen Cathcart, Director of Diversity and Compliance Training, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

·         Jeff Corley, Deputy Water Resources Director, City of Concord

·         Tina Dadio, Public Records Director/Legal Specialist, UNC Charlotte

·         Dina Delgado, Support Coordinator,  InReach

·         Brian Francis, Owner, Francis Consulting Services

·         Lily Gismondi-Crook, Language Services Manager, Atrium Health

·         Stephanie Guido, Controller, Hilbish Ford

·         Haley Hassler, Senior Project Manager, Barton Malow Company

·         Perry Hines, Associate Pastor, Central United Methodist Church

·         Jennifer Hyatt, Criminal Investigation Division, Kannapolis Police Department

·         Avalin Inman, Digital Marketing Manager, Perry Productions

·         Kimberly Jones, Resource Development Director, Habitat Cabarrus

·         Amanda Lambert, Realtor, Team Honeycutt – Allen Tate Realtors

·         Logan Lover, Communications Manager, Town of Harrisburg

·         John Lewensten, Vice President, Jimmie Johnson Racing

·         MaryEllen MacDonald, Senior Loan Officer, TowneBank Mortgage

·         Michael Mackin, Accounting Technician, UNC Chapel Hill

·         Stuart McNichols, Sales Manager, Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships

·         Emery Ortiz, Library Director, Cabarrus County Government

·         Alison Paladino, Events and Marketing Director, Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce

·         Rolanda Patrick, Program Manager and Program Advisor, Cabarrus Health Alliance

·         Jack Puckett, Financial Sales Manager, First Citizens Bank

·         Connie Rheinecker, Area Director – Cabarrus Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas

·         Lynn Rhymer, Deputy Superintendent, Cabarrus County Schools

·         Stevi Rosenthal, Manager, Restaurant 46

·         Josh Smith, Assistant City Manager, City of Concord

·         Kedrick Smith, President/Business Coach, The Growth Coach

·         Liz Snyder, Principal – Hickory Ridge Middle School, Cabarrus County Schools

·         Kim Soryz, Director of Human Resources, Kannapolis City Schools

·         Candace Thompson, Internet/BDC Manager, Hilbish Ford

·         Sandra Torres, Program Coordinator, Cabarrus Health Alliance

·         Kim Towery, Leisure and Travel Sales Manager, Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau

·         Michelle Wilson, Behavioral Health Clinician, Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers

·         Sue Yates, Chief Financial Officer, Cabarrus Health Alliance

Leadership Cabarrus will kick off the year with a team-building retreat at Cedar Grove Retreat. The program, sponsored by Duke Energy, has over 650 alumni. Info: Barbi Jones at 704-782-4000, ext. 108 or [email protected].