Columbia County Chamber Hosting Leadership Executive Forum

Staff Report From Augusta CEO

Friday, February 23rd, 2018

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2018 Leadership Columbia County Executive Forum on February 22-24.
 
The Executive Forum is a three-day, condensed awareness program covering all aspects of the community. The forum targets senior level executives who may not have the time to invest in the Chamber’s traditional 10-month Leadership program. The Executive Forum entails two full business days, a reception and a half-day session, concluding with graduation on day three.
 
Highlights of the program include tours of historical sites around the county; an overview of Columbia County operations, including traffic, emergency management and law enforcement; non-profits and quality of life aspects; education, workforce and economic development; and interaction with federal, state and locally-elected officials along with county, military and business leaders.
 
Participants in the 2018 Executive Forum Program include: Scott Ansede, University Health Care Physicians; Caroline Ashe, Ivey Homes; Cordell Carter, Atlanta Gas Light; Bob Damen, Raytheon; Rick Evans, Serotta Maddox Evans & Co. CPAs; Mary Anne Harasim, IntelliGenesis LLC; Peter Huestis, Augusta Prep; Penny Jackson, Columbia County Board of Education; Bob Kazimer, Fort Gordon; Glenn Kennedy, Columbia County Board of Commissioners; Rick McLeod, SRS Community Reuse Organization; Matt Mills, Southeastern Development; John Nixon, Dawson Taylor & Co.; Jordan Pierce, First Community Bank; Gary Richardson, Columbia County Board of Commissioners District 3; Chris Sniffen, NSA; Mel Valenzuela, SRP FCU; Doug Varnadore, AB Beverage; Keith Wood, AECOM; and Bill Ziesmer, Doctors Hospital.