The Louisa Forward Foundation, in partnership with the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, Hantzmon Wiebel, and Rappahannock Electric Coop, announce the selection of participants for the Inaugural 2022 Class. Leadership Louisa is a professional development program that is a unique combination of relationship-building, learning, problem-solving, and community engagement for Louisa County business professionals.

The following individuals were selected from a pool of applicants to participate in the first year of what will be a prestigious program:

Sarah Brooks, Dominion Energy
Rebecca Burtram, Hantzmon Wiebel, LLP
Cody Clarke, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Richard Embry, Chiles Enterprises
Jennifer Garrett, Chiles Enterprises
Stephen Judy, Lake Anna Nursery
Naomi Luehrmann, Grace Integral, LLC
Daphne MacDougall, Shaw MacDougall Realtors at Joyner Fine Properties
Liz Nelson, Town of Louisa
Ophelia Payne, Louisa County Public Library
Helen Phillips, County of Louisa
Vanessa Seay, Lake Anna Tractor & Hardware

“We applaud each individual’s commitment to themselves and our community,” said Casey Hollins, Leadership Louisa Chair. “We are also grateful to their employers for recognizing these participants’ potential by allowing them to participate, and also recognizing the value this program can bring to Louisa County and their own organizations.”

Participants will attend their first class held in January 2022, and each month through June, they will have in-depth exposure to lessons on leadership, as well as insights from local leaders. Each month participants will attend a class at a different organization throughout the county designed to provide exposure and to foster understanding of the diverse business community in the county.

To help ensure the 2022 inaugural program is a success, the Chamber is seeking sponsors. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Tracy Clark, Louisa County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director at 540-967-0944 or email executivedirector@louisachamber.org.

Established by the Louisa Forward Foundation in 2021, Leadership Louisa is now a program of the Chamber’s community foundation. The program is designed to grow and develop leadership in Louisa County’s business community, as well as in private, public, and non-profit organizations. For more details on Leadership Louisa visit louisachamber.org/leadershiplouisa.

About Louisa Forward Foundation

The Louisa Forward Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit, was created to support the economic, education and community development programs implemented by the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce. The foundation focuses on business, workforce development, and community collaborations to enhance the quality of life.

About the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce

The Louisa County Chamber of Commerce promotes business, strengthens economic and community development, and serves as a catalyst for improving the overall quality of life in the Louisa community and region. For more information about LCCC, please visit www.louisachamber.org. Follow LCCC on Facebook.