Leaders in Anne Arundel leadership

Published 06/21/11

The last couple of years have been challenging for Leadership Anne Arundel.

TOP PHOTO:
First row, left to right: Maggie Melson, St. John’s College; Colleen Cunningham-Greene, Johns Hopkins Healthcare LLC; Donna Smith, ARINC; Carole Broczkowski, Constellation Energy/BGE; Robert Foye, Coldwell Banker Residential; Elvia Thompson, Annapolis Green; Lewis Poretz, Social Yo.
Second row: Kathryn Laing, U.S. Boston Capital Corp.; Lois Findlay, Include Software; Megan Gibbs, Opportunity Builders Inc.; Suzette Langley, Strategies Corp.; Enrique Melendez, Paragon Project Resources Inc.; Patrick Lee, former LAA executive director.
Third row: Abigail Fowlkes, Hospice of the Chesapeake; Tim Stotesbery, TeleCommunications Systems Inc.; Christopher Engel, M&T Bank; Kimberly Potember, Greenberg Gibbons Commercial; Alex Baquie, Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works; Amy Chase, Anne Arundel Community College Foundation.
Fourth row: Steve Wientge, The Columbia Bank; Cheryl Dahut, BB&T Bank; Chip Crovo, Loews Annapolis Hotel; Becky Oguete, Bay Bridge Decision Technology.
Back row: Paul McMurray, Insight Management Consulting; Maura Callanan, Anne Arundel Medical Center.
Not pictured: Carrie Baquie, ARINC; Theresa Besel, Adobe; Lisa Jacobs, Anne Arundel Community College Foundation; Kathy Koelle, Menchie’s; Kim Prochazka, BB&T Bank.

MIDDLE PHOTO:
Back row, from left: Joanne Labrum, Booz Allen Hamilton; Michael Cavey, Howard Bank; Michael Drummond, Arundel Lodge; Dale Heron, Booz Allen Hamilton; Erin Jacobs, Carrol’s Creek Café; Chuck Ferrar, Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits. Front row, from left: Darlene Ajayi, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship; Christa Heron, Severn Savings Bank; Jeff Jacobs, Carrol’s Creek Café; Michael McCormick, ARINC; Patrick Lee, former LAA executive director. Not pictured: John Guild, Historic Annapolis Foundation; Judy Rosinski, ARINC.

BOTTOM PHOTO:
Back row, from left: Wanda Mitchell, Human Relations Commission; Patricia Omaña, Center of Help; Patrick Lee, former LAA executive director; Leslie Suarez, AACPS & AACC; Angela Murray, Hope House; Patricia O’Brien-Boarman, Elks Lodge No. 622; Tatiana Johanning Klein, NLA curriculum chair. Front row, from left: Mary O’Brien, Vesta Inc.; Mamie Murray, Federal Government/ACIC; Hannah Pajor, Community Activist; Carolyn Keene, Robinwood Residence Association; Felecia Wallace, Annapolis Gardens; Michelle Wilson, Freelance Photographer. Not pictured: Grace Bennett, Cedar Grove United Methodist Church.

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The vision

The vision of Leadership Anne Arundel is to develop and nurture community trustees who improve the quality of life in Anne Arundel County by convening diverse stakeholders, bridging their divides, and facilitationg resolutions for the common good.

The mission

The mission of Leadership Anne Arundel is to provide people of diverse backgrounds with the education, resources and networks necessary to become successful proactive leaders.

Tribute event

Leadership Anne Arundel will hold its annual Tribute ceremony June 23 at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.

Tribute is the nonprofit organization’s recognition of its graduates and alumni. LAA conducts several classes to familiarize participants with the county, train them in leadership skills and offer networking opportunities. The classes participate in community projects, such as Teen Court, the 21st Century Education Foundation, Battle of the Bands and more.

Master of ceremonies for Tribute will be Larry Ulvila.

Tickets for the event are $50 and can be purchased at LAA’s website, www.leadershipaa.org.

Tribute sponsors

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE: Arthur D. Ebersberger

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ CIRCLE SPONSORS: Anne Arundel Community College Foundation; Anne Arundel Medical Center; ARINC; BB&T; Booz Allen Hamilton; The Columbia Bank; The Cordish Cos.; Greenberg Gibbons Commercial; Hank Gundlach, Portfolio Manager; M&T Bank; Verizon Foundation; TeleCommunication Systems Inc.

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE SPONSORS: Annapolis Professional Resources; Capital Gazette Communications; Insurance Solutions; Maryland Hall for Creative Arts; West Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE’S CIRCLE SPONSORS: Daly Computers.

COMMITTEE CHAIR’S CIRCLE SPONSORS: Hon. Steve Schuh and Family.

RESTAURANT AND CATERER SPONSORS: Annapolis Grill; Carrol’s Creek Cafe; Chevy’s Fresh Mex; Katcef Brothers - Your Friends at Budweiser; Roundz Catering; Saucy Salamander; The Wild Orchid; West End Grill.

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As the county struggled through tight economic times, so did LAA. Participation and financial support were down, and former executive director Patrick Lee had to switch into survival mode. “I had to batten down the hatches, cut costs, cut staff. It’s not something that anyone wants to have to do.”

When Lee took on the job, he promised a tenure of only two to three years. At the end of three years, he said it definitely was time to go. “It had taken all my energy. When I see Eric now, with all the energy he’s bringing to the...

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