Leadership Greenville
(Chamber members only)
Leadership Greenville is designed to help develop informed,
committed and qualified leaders for Greenville County. By
taking an intensive look into the issues affecting
Greenville County, Leadership Greenville prepares and
motivates participants to provide quality, dynamic
leadership within the area.
Leadership Greenville requires 10-month commitment. The program begins with a two-day retreat each August and continues for nine months with one-day sessions, ending with an overnight retreat and graduation in May. Topics covered during the year include: Managed Growth and the Economy, Quality of Life, Human Services, Local Government, Justice, Education and State Government. Participants are selected through an application process based upon their past involvement in the community and their ability to set and achieve high personal goals.
For more information on Leadership Greenville, contact Sandi Coan, or click on any of the headers listed below:
Application
History
Class Days
Class Projects
Board of Regents
Class 36 Members
Leadership Greenville Alumni
LG Alumni Board Members
Since Leadership Greenville began in 1973, there have been approximately 1,500 participants. Many Leadership Greenville alumni have served in key leadership positions, some of which include city council, county council, school board, members of Congress and judges. There are those who also serve in the Greenville community with their individual businesses and community organizations. Numerous graduates have been featured in Greenville's Best & Brightest and Most Influential at the Turn of the Millennium.
Leadership Greenville builds a network of leaders in the community. It also educates and expands knowledge to help make good decisions in the community. Leadership Greenville promotes community involvement and addresses concerns and issues of Greenville County. It aims to develop and enhance individual leadership skills.
Class Days
Class 37 Meeting Dates
Thursday, August 5, 2010: Orientation
Wednesday, August 11-Friday, August 13: Opening Retreat (attendance is mandatory)
Wednesday, September 1, 2010: Team Building
Wednesday, October 6, 2010: History/Economy
Wednesday, November 10, 2010: Human Service
Wednesday, December 1, 2010: Local/State Government
Wednesday, January 12, 2011: Managed Growth
Wednesday, February 2, 2011: Justice
Wednesday, March 2, 2011: Education
Wednesday, April 6, 2011: Quality of Life
Thursday, May 5-Friday, May 6, 2011: Ending Retreat
Thursday, May 26, 2011: LG Class 37 Graduation
Class projects are chosen based on proposals submitted by class members, as well as those from nonprofit Chamber-member organizations. Proposals are presented each year at the opening retreat. Class members are then given one month to choose which project(s) they would like to work on. Selection of the project(s) is made at the September team-buildingmeeting.
A brief summary of the projects for Class 33 is as follows:
Flags International
Class 33 attempted to place flags representing the countries doing business in
the Upstate at the Tower Drive entrance of the Carolina First Center, and they
hoped to culminate their efforts with an International Flag day. The Class was
able to raise approximately $25,000 in donation funds from supporting companies,
but were not able to raise the required capital to move into the construction
phase. Currently, Class 33 is reaching out to another potential site and funding
sources, and will present to Leadership Greenville Class 34 as a potential
project.
GTA
Class 33 explored ways to connect our community through smarter transportation
strategies. With an initial focus on the GTA bus system, the team is developed
architectural, information design and brand standards for several prototype bus
stops made possible through a community-driven, Adopt-a-Stop program. Our
immediate goal was to collaborate with and assist Greenville Transit Authority,
Greenville City and County, and the public transportation task force to
implement the prototype stops as standards for transportation in our community.
While the Class 33's initial efforts were focused on a bus stop, their
objectives, in general, were focused on generating awareness and acceptance of a
range of public transportation solutions.
World Hunger/Construction
Thanks to the hard work of Class 33, the United Ministries received over 30,000
cans of food from the Construction project held in June 2007. Designs were made
entirely out of canned foods and were put on display in McAlister Square to help
raise awareness of hunger in America.
Miracle Hill's Transition House
Class 33 took on the mammoth task of renovating and furnishing a donated home
for Miracle Hill Ministries. LG participants gutted the entire house, replaced
walls, refinished hardwood floors, hung new cabinets and placed new siding on
the building. The team raised $8,000 in cash and in-kind gifts to complete the
project.
Safe Harbor
Class 33 presented SafeHarbor, Greenville's only battered women's Shelter with a
new 20'Box Truck. The truck was purchased with funding raised by Class 33
through public and private donations. The truck will be used by SafeHarbor to
move their clients into safer living arrangements. Class 33 also worked hard in
designing and implementing an improved landscaping and security plan for the
Shelter and providing necessary shelving for its Resource Shed. The Leadership
Greenville Class 33 Project Group also organized the first annual ‘knowmore"
awareness event sponsored by Greenville Hospital System on January 24, 2007 to
benefit SafeHarbor.
The following is a sampling of some of the class projects that have been
completed over the past few years:
Class 32. TreesGreenville
TreesGreenville was founded in 2005 to protect, preserve and promote the upstate's wealth of trees. With the help of other community leaders who share this vision, TreesGreenville recognizes that our forests are an important part of the quality of life that attracts residents and businesses to the upstate. This nonprofit organization is committed to being a resource in maintaining the county's urban forests by planting trees assisted by residents, governments and businesses. TreesGreenville makes available education programs to schools for planning, planting and maintaining tree gardens. Leadership Greenville Class 32 has worked with TreesGreenville over the past six months selecting sites, raising funds and organizing its first planting at I-385 and Woodruff Road. TreesGreenville has selected several other gateway sites into Greenville for future plantings.
Class 32. The Dog Park at Cleveland Park
Dog parks are part of a growing trend to add a quality of life for a large segment of the population. They allow dogs to roam free within a fenced area and have been noted for being great hangouts for dog owners. Leadership Greenville Class 32 is planning a dog park for a 3/4-acre spot of land in Greenville's Cleveland Park, across from the Cleveland Park Animal Hospital. The park has an April 2006 target date.
Class 32. Nicholtown Community Center Computer Lab
Class 32 is assisting the Nicholtown Community Center with renovations to its computer lab. Currently, the facility is a cinder block building with no windows that houses six non-working computers. In co-operation with the City of Greenville, the class will install up-to-date electrical wiring, lighting and desks. In addition, Class 32 hopes to obtain Internet access, new computers and developmental software for the Center.
Class 8. Renovation of Apartments at Shepherd's Gate
Shelter for homeless families.
Class 14. Reedy River Project
Draft concept ideas for the Reedy River Corridor.
Class 25. Shoeless Joe Jackson Community Park
Class 26. Heritage Green Project
Conceptual design for pedestrian-friendly corridor for the Heritage Green Campus and its corresponding link to Main Street; Business Education Partnership - Partnership with three middle schools.
Class 27. Paris Mountain State Park "Discover Greenville's Mountain"
Master Plan for the revitalization of Paris Mountain State Park
Class 29. Serenity Suite
The creation of an addition onto the existing facilities of the Cancer Society for Greenville County to create more room to facilitate support and services to the patients of the Cancer Society.
Class 30. Children's Garden in Linky Stone Park
Nine theme garden areas comprise the interactive Children's Garden which allows
children of all ages to learn plants native to the Upstate Area. Located in
historic downtown Greenville.
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The Board of Regents governs Leadership Greenville and consists of approximately
40 Leadership Greenville graduates. Each member of the board serves a three-year
term, is involved in planning one of the monthly sessions, and is required to
attend bi-monthly board meetings. Thank you to those who faithfully serve on
this board and who continue to help Leadership Greenville be all that it is!
Janet Krupka, Chair
Michelin, NA
Terence Brooks, Chair Elect
Greenville Sheriff’s Office
Frank Bain,
Neal Prince Architects
Anne Barr,
Greenville County Museum of Art
Brad Benjamin,
Craig Gaulden Davis Architects
Cindy Benjamin,
Neal Prince Architects
Steven Bryant,
Chick-fil-a at Cherrydale
Cindy Brothers,
Greenville County Recreation District
Gary Clark,
Furman University
Diane Eldridge,
Community Volunteer
Bryan Finch,
Control Management
Chris Fowler,
Wachovia/Wells Fargo
Patty Fox,
Greenville County School District
Julie Franklin,
Community Volunteer
Danielle Gibbs,
US Senator Jim DeMint’s Office
Allen Hamada,
Community Volunteer
Mary Hipp,
Community Volunteer
Kayla C. Lee-Kelly,
Michelin, NA
Brock Koonce,
Greenville Forward
Donald Koonce,
Ferncreek Creative, Inc.
Bryan Lewis,
NuVox Communications
Jil Littlejohn,
YWCA
Bernie Prichard,
Lee Hecht Harrison, LLC
Stuart Mauney,
Gallivan, White & Boyd, PA
Alex McNair,
MARSH, Inc.
Allison Mertens,
Community Volunteer
Sandra Miller,
Community Volunteer
Bryant Nixon,
Triangle Construction Co., Inc.
Charley Patrick,
Rodgers Builders, Inc.
Cary Perkins,
Pazdan-Smith Group Architects
Judith Prince,
USC Upstate
Tricia Ravenhorst,
SC Victim Assistance Network
Karen Schulz,
Verizon Wireless
Russell Stall,
Greenville Forward
Gable Stubbs,
McMillan Smith & Partners Architects, PLLC
Mike Teachey,
Greenville County Recreation District
Kelly Walker,
Upstate Fatherhood Coalition
Frank Wingate,
The Palmetto Bank
Bruce Wise, Larkins on the River
Ann Wright,
American Red Cross
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Richard Ameris, Michelin North America, Inc.
Hillary B. Andren, Pazdan-Smith Group Architects, Inc.
Nichole T. Andrighetti, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Jerry L. Blassingame, Sonteria World Outreach Center
Eric R. Bonini, GE Energy
Carol H. Browning, BI-LO LLC
Roxanne R. Caldwell, Dixon Hughes PLLC
Tameryn A. Campbell (Tammy), Rolling Green Village Retirement Community
Norberto Chavez, Sponsored by Electrolock, Inc.
Christopher S. Collins, South Carolina Insurance Brokers
Robert A. Coyne, The Graphic Cow Co.
Carter N. Deupree, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.
Jonathan R. Doyle, Synnex Corporation
Christopher John R. Edwards, Neal Prince Architects
Floyd M. Free (Monroe), Habitat for Humanity Greenville County
Elizabeth R. Garrison, Ever-Green Recycling
Roslyn K. Gilstrap, Wachovia Bank, a Wells Fargo Co.
Rachel M. Green, Virginia College
Flavia B. Harton, Michelin North America, Inc.
D. Keith Hendrix, Elliott Davis, LLC
Kevin H. Hodge, Greenville Hospital System
Oscar F. Hoyt, General Electric
Hasker Hudgens Jr., Redemption World Outreach Center
William F. James III (Trip), James & James Benefit Brokers, LLC/Corporate Benefits, Inc.
Burton W. Johnson, Proaxis Therapy
Kevin R. Laird, Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc.
Maurie L. Lawrence, Wyche Burgess Freeman & Parham, P.A.
William D. Lewis (Derek), Greenville County First Steps to School Readiness
Stephanie E. Lewis, Jackson Lewis
Daniel R. Madison, Merus Refreshment Services
Kimberly H. Mahaffey, Communities in Schools of Greenville
Stephen R. Major Jr., Melloul-Blamey Construction SC Ltd.
David C. Mitchell, Talent Management Solutions
Kelly T. Moorhead, Sponsored by Fairway Ford, Inc.
Erika B. Newsom, Smith Moore Leatherwood, L.P.
Altman J. Norris (AJ), Spinatour.com
William D. Pence (David), Acumen I.T. LLC
James C. Peters Jr., The Palmetto Bank
William E. Purkerson III, Fluor Corporation
Brett T. Pyle, Langston Charter Middle School
Brandon E. Rich, BB&T
Sarah G. Richter, Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center
Sean P. Robertson, Computer Technology Distributing, Inc.
Carlos G. Sanchez, Sponsored by Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. Realtors
Helen H. Sanders, Hughes Development Corporation
Michael M. Shetterly, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, PC
Lyndsey C. Sloan, United Way of Greenville County
Malcolm B. Street III (Bart), John Hancock Financial Network
John B. Tripoli, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Frederick J. Turner, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Christopher L. Ward, South Carolina Bank and Trust (SCBT)
Alita Webster, Young Office
Sandy M. White, Greenville Chamber
Chief Terri A. Wilfong, Greenville City Police Dept.
Richard A. Winley III, Wireless Communications
Michelle D. Yarbrough, Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.
Sandra E. Yúdice, County of Greenville