Leadership Hanover is the Hanover Chamber Foundation's premier certificate program. Beginning in September, a class of engaged professionals, seeking to better lead and serve their organizations and our community, gathers monthly.
Sessions focus on leadership philosophy, self-awareness, effective communication, delegation and teamwork, long-range planning, efficient networking, and community and civic engagement. The program includes presenters, panels, workshops, homework, networking activities and more. The LH class learns from an accomplished and diverse faculty of 25+ established leaders from across Hanover and the RVA region. LH is directed by a Steering Team comprised of area business owners and program alumni.
Example of Curriculum
Orientation (September)
Session #1 Self-Awareness & DiSC Assessments
Session #2 Leadership Philosophy
Session #3 Effective Communication
Session #4 Community & Civic Engagement
Session #5 Day at the VA Capitol
Session #6 Delegation, Accountability & Time Management
Session #7 Visioning & Long-Range Planning
Session #8 Final Presentations & Leadership Plans
Graduation Celebration (May)
LH GRADUATES BY YEAR
The Foundation is exceptionally proud of the graduates of the LH program across the years! Participants spend many hours committed to furthering their personal and professional development. Below, is a listing of graduates by year/class. Please note company affiliations were current at the time of graduation.
Class of 2025
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Class of 2024
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Class of 2023 Grant Grindstaff, Hanover County Treasurer's Office Nathena Haddrill, Rogers-Chenault, Inc. Michael Helbig, Ashland Police Department Jacob Hollingsworth, Journey Business Solutions Josh Kegel, R-CI Builders Todd Kilduff, Hanover County Deputy Administrator Danielle Kollman, RBI Services John Krug, Oasis Senior Advisors Adrienne Long, Ortho Virginia Tricia Reagan, Syncroz Language Solutions Jesse Smith, Chick-Fil-A Deanna Turner, Anton Paar Emily White, Shipp & Wilson Landscaping Amelia Wright, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative |
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2023 Graduate Testimonials
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Leadership Hanover program and would encourage anyone to participate in it. The classes were well thought out, the activities were fun and engaging, and I met several other Hanover professionals that I will have a lifelong friendship with." - Todd Kilduff, Hanover County
"Leadership Hanover is an exceptional, engaging program that gives its participants on opportunity to not only learn from the facilitators and speakers but from your fellow participants. I take any opportunity I can to learn something new and develop my leadership skills. LH was an excellent opportunity to do so. My main take-a-ways from the program was learning what type of leader I am and how to best use that to help others develop their own leadership skills and the relationships I built with everyone involved." - Amelia Wright, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
"I joined the leadership team with my company, Journey Business Solutions in April. I joined the chamber a few short months later and saw the opportunity to sharpen my leadership skills with Leadership Hanover. The structure of LH encourages group and individual thinking, introducing several leaders within the community, and fosters a synergy with professionals across many fields and experience levels. I highly recommend this course for those who lead or have set a goal to be better within their profession." - Jacob Hollingsworth, Journey Business Solutions
"The best takeaway from the Leadership Class is that it challenged me to think differently. As a new small business owner it was healthy to think differently from the day-to-day operations. I would recommend the class to anyone to gain altitude in their planning processes vs. being grounded in the routine operation of a business. 5 stars!" - John Krug, Oasis Senior Advisors
LH Class of 2022 Jamie Allgood - Bowen Ten, PC Jason Babin - Cobb Technologies Bobby Broyles - Blazer Heating & Air Julia Clark - Wings of Hope Ranch Brian Copeland - Timmons Group Niki DeSantis - Pixel Factory Mary Kay Hacker - Edward Jones Financial Brittany King - CodeBlue Technology Grady Larsen - Richweb, Inc. Octavia Marsh - Hanover Cares Matt Nuckols - VA Farm Bureau Federation Brian Peay - R-CI Builders James Shelhorse - Ashland Police Department Catherine Sydnor - Kimley-Horn Troy Szalay - R-CI Builders Brittani Vickers - Connects Federal Credit Union |
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2022 Graduate Testimonials "I am so grateful to have been a part of Leadership Hanover! The program was extremely well organized from start to finish and session topics were relevant and applicable to my career. I made great connections with students, steering committee and speakers that I look forward to continuing even when the program is over." - Catherine Sydnor; Kimley-Horn "I had a wonderful experience with Leadership Hanover! The program was very well put together by the hardworking Hanover Chamber Foundation staff who were truly invested in each of our careers and eager to assist us with our leadership skills. The guest speakers brought in were strategically thought-out and brought a great balance to the curriculum. I highly encourage anyone in Hanover who is looking to improve their leadership qualities and invest more in themselves to partake in this excellent program!" - Bobby Broyles; Blazer Heating and Air "As a growing professional, Leadership Hanover provided a vast amount of skills, techniques, thought provoking opportunities and personal connections. It was an honor to learn among a strong group of classmates/professionals and be taught by some of the most accomplished business personnel from the local area. It has been enlightening to apply the strategies learned, not just in my career, but also in my personal life. LH is a great building opportunity all around." - Niki DeSantis; Pixel Factory |