The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the members of the Leadership Augusta Class of 2023. This ten-month professional development program is designed to inform and inspire existing and emerging leaders of the greater Augusta area to build a stronger community. Through educational class days focused on topics like healthcare, community service, government, military and economic development, Leadership Augusta aims to cultivate leaders who will build upon those relationships, collaborate across cultural and economic boundaries, and develop innovative ways for the Augusta area to thrive, socially and economically.  

The Leadership Augusta selection committee chose the following individuals based on their sincere commitment, motivation and interest to serve their community:  

Elizabeth Agostino, Keen Signs and Graphics 

Kimberly Barker, Hull Barrett, PC 

Pax Bobrow, Greater Augusta Arts Council 

Katherine Bonner, Downtown Development Authority of Augusta 

Dorothy Brandon, Regions Bank 

Maggie DeLoach, St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School 

Brandon Dominy, SD Clifton Construction Inc. 

Tom Dunaway, Cranston Engineering 

Jeri-Michel Duncan, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta 

Bernadette Fortune, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia 

Tyler Gambrell, Augusta Entertainment Complex 

Savanna Gonzales, Augusta Sports Council 

Garrett Green, Augusta University  

Nathan Heigle, McKnight Construction Co 

Kelsey Holcomb, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions 

Kimberly Holden, Augusta Technical College 

Henry Holt III, Augusta University Medical Center 

David Hymel, Fulcher Hagler LLP 

Matt Kelly, Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate - The Matt Kelly Group 

Julie Kelly, Richmond County Marshal's Office 

Georgia Latremouille, Georgia Miller Photography 

Sarah Maffetone, Wier/Stewart 

Felina Martin, HUB for Community Innovation 

Aaron Matthews, Matthews Motors 

Kelly Mooney, TaxSlayer 

Britney Pooser, Medical College of Georgia Foundation 

Justin Prince, Richmond County Tax Commissioner's Office 

Barry Slaymaker, ATC Development 

Michael Thurman, McGillicuddy Rental Properties 

Natonia Tillman, Vision 2002 & Beyond, Inc./The Network Power 

Morgan Tucker, TaxSlayer 

Nathan Vick, Christopher Booker & Assoc. P.C. 

Brandon Windham, Ellefson Transportation Group 

Leadership Augusta Class of 2023 will be led by Class Chair Chris Bird, GM of Augusta Entertainment Complex, along with Co-Chair Kate Sanders of Alison South Marketing Group. “Kate and I are excited to see what the Class of 2023 is passionate about and how they invest their time to make meaningful impacts throughout the Augusta river region,” said Chris Bird.  

Leadership Augusta was established in 1980, as an affiliate of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, to enhance the civic participation of emerging leaders within the region. To learn more about Leadership Augusta, visit LeadershipAugustaGA.com.