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Leadership Frisco Class XXVII

Baylor Scott & White Is Presenting Sponsor For 2023-24 Program Year

Article by Karen Kim

Originally published in Frisco

Frisco Chamber of Commerce officials announce the Leadership Frisco Class XXVII members. The 25 members were selected from a large and competitive pool of applicants. 

Leadership Frisco is a nine-month community leadership program of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and led by a volunteer group of past graduates known as the Leadership Frisco Advisory Council. The purpose of the Leadership Frisco program is to develop a pool of qualified, highly motivated individuals interested in expanding their leadership skills, deepening their sense of civic responsibility, and becoming more involved in the Frisco community.

During the program year, a full day each month is dedicated to exploring the inner workings of Frisco’s government, educational system, economic development, service organizations, regional issues, leisure and culture, health services and public safety. Class members have the opportunity to learn about and practice skills critical to working with volunteers and groups in the community.

Class XXVII members for the 2023 program year include:

  • Andrea Abramowitz, Kayla Cares 4 Kids
  • Lisa Allison, Rainbow Corner Preschool at Grace Avenue United Methodist Church
  • Jason Blair, The Neiman Marcus Group LLC
  • Mark Bryant, Credit Union of Texas
  • Katie Choy, Baylor Scott & White Health
  • LaChelle Evans, Visit Frisco
  • Jason Ford, Frisco Economic Development Corporation
  • Matt Freimuth, Truist
  • Jay Howard, Flywheel Search Group
  • Christal Howard, Frisco Chamber of Commerce
  • Kelton Jeffery, Children's Health
  • Jenny Katlein, CoServ
  • David Lipe, Collin College
  • Tiffany Mershae, IKEA
  • Callie Miller, High Profile, Inc.
  • Laura Murphy
  • Michelle Norris, Play Frisco
  • Kimberly Ridout, Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation Frisco (Select Medical)
  • Erin Sargent, PGA of America
  • Kelly Schwartz, Meow Wolf
  • Kela Shepherd, TIAA
  • Tracie Shipman, Many Voices
  • Ben Sparks, New York Life
  • Jodi Streff, Cheney Group | Monument Realty
  • Christin Timmons-Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Centennial

The Frisco Chamber of Commerce is a 5-Star Accredited Chamber of Commerce consisting of 1,200-plus member businesses that provide goods and services to the bustling economy in Frisco and surrounding area. The mission of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce is to protect and promote commerce, through advocacy, resources and connections.