Columbia County Chamber Hosting Leadership Executive Forum
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.