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LEADERSHIP

FREDERICK COUNTY

Each year over 40 local professionals from across industries and professional backgrounds unite in a unique nine-month exploration of community leadership, local industry and regional opportunities. Participants meet a diverse group of professionals, gain mentorship, personal development and community involvement.

With an alumni network of more than 1100 graduates, the connections continue for years to come!

What to Expect from the Program: 

  • A welcome reception to celebrate your acceptance
  • A two-day retreat for team building
  • Class days exploring agriculture, government, public safety, the arts, education, economic development and more. Each day showcases industry, background and a discussion of opportunities and challenges for community leaders. Participants enjoy exclusive tours, access to influencers and interactive activities.
  • A Leaders On Loan project. Through this program, classmates partner with local nonprofits to lead initiatives. This partnership provides experience and connections for the leaders and helps the nonprofits serving our community.
  • A closing retreat
  • A graduation ceremony​

Council Members

Chair: Linda Morgan | President | Support Unlimited, Inc.
Co-Chair: Jeff Griffin | Business Development Manager | DCM BioServices, LLC
Secretary: Matt Johnston | Founder & Attorney | The Law Office of Matthew Johnston


Jennifer Alcorn | Recruiting & Retention Specialist | Plamondon Hospitality Partners 
Clark Briggs
Tricia Griffis | Director Internal Audit Division | Frederick County Government
Whitney Hahn | Co-Founder, Managing Partner | Digital Bard Zesty Video Marketing
Ellen Keyser | Senior Account Manager | EKDesigns
Monica Kolbay | President | ArachnidWorks
Patti Maluchnik | Account Executive | Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc.

Mary Ellen Mitchell | Senior Account Executive | Allow Me Consulting
Jenny Morgan | The Garden Center, Frederick Health Hospital
Alan Mullendor | First United Bank & Trust
Rob Nickey | CEO CoSulting
Dwayne Oland | Retired | NCI 
Brad Pringrey | Retail Regional Sales Manager | M&T Bank
Justin Saltzman | Business Development/Sale Associate​ | VCRE.co


​"Leadership Frederick County is like having a backstage pass to the most influential people and programs in Frederick County" - Class of 2015​

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118 North Market Street, Suite 100, Frederick, MD  21701
[email protected] | Phone: (301) 662-4164
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm


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