"The greatest wealth of a community lies not in the amount of its treasure, but in the quality of its leadership"

Leadership Hamilton began in 1992 and is designed to ensure the continuing vitality of our community by identifying, educating and motivating emerging leaders. Leadership Hamilton is open to anyone in the Hamilton, Ohio area who aspires to or already has talent for leadership positions in the community.

Throughout the nine month course, participants explore such issues as: economic development, education, city government, regional issues, criminal justice, health care and social services. During the full day sessions, participants work together with local leaders to expand their network of contacts and resources, and increase their breadth and depth of knowledge about the community. The course starts in September and ends in May.  Contact us for more details.

Leadership Hamilton Class 32

Seated:  Josh Reintjes, Millikin & Fitton Law Firm; Ryan Robinson, ODW Logistics; Sarah Templeton Wilson, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum; Charla Hale, YWCA Hamilton; Jessica Valentino, First Financial Bank; Arnita Gunn, Fitton Center for Creative Arts; Angie MacDonald, U.S. Bank; Jeremy West, Butler Tech; Kim Whitton, Butler County United Way; Morgan Stitsinger, Mullaney’s; Bethany Spaeth, PrestoSports; Michele Greene, Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital; Stephanie Wright, Servpro of Hamilton

Standing:  Bob Tucker, Community First Solutions; Brad Spurlock, Lane Public Library; Gino McGowens, Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce; Frankie Pate, Matandy Steel; Amy Dietz, Kettering Health Hamilton; Andrea Meirick, Primary Health Solutions; Tommy John, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton; Samy Broyles, Miami University Regionals; Amy Berlean, Hamilton Community Foundation; Mandy Marcum, Butler County Board of DD; Carter Moore, Immortal – Canvas, Fitness, Vibes; Trey Davis, Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.; Allen Messer, City of Hamilton; Melinda Hannah, Edward Jones; Becca Greer, thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America

Goals

• Develop informed and committed leaders who understand the issues and needs of our community.
• Create the opportunity for future leaders to meet, establish rapport and maintain relationships.
• Ensure that participants will be qualified to involve themselves in greater roles in our community through volunteerism in service and civic roles, serving on appointed boards and commissions and supporting growth of the city of Hamilton, Ohio.
• Create the opportunity for future leaders to continue to identify and study local issues.

Participation
Leadership Hamilton is open to anyone in the Hamilton, Ohio area who aspires to or already has talent for leadership positions in the community. Candidates may be nominated by an organization or may nominate themselves. Selection is determined by an applicant's willingness to invest the time required for active participation in the Program.

Space is limited to 25 participants selected from those who apply for the program. A selection committee will review all applications. Selection will be based on demonstrated interest, ability to assume leadership roles, and personal commitment to the Hamilton area. The selection committee will endeavor to involve participants who represent a cross-section of the community's social and economic interests.

Each participant is required to attend the opening session and the closing retreat as well as the monthly sessions over the nine-month period (one who is absent for two of the monthly sessions will be dropped from the program).
 

Organization
Leadership Hamilton is sponsored by the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, which also provides staff support for the program.

Tuition
Members: $825
Non-Members: $1,125
Fees cover all costs associated with the program (except for recommended reading materials).
Payment is due by the first class. No part of the tuition is refundable once class begins.