A total of 25 Leadership Frisco Class XXVI members were selected from a large, competitive pool of applicants. Leadership Frisco is a nine-month community leadership program sponsored by 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 XXVI members for the 2022-2023 program:
- Cindy Badon, ConnectAbility Network & Frisco SAGE
- Kamal Bansi, Heritage Association of Frisco
- Eric Beshires, MD, Baylor Scott & White Health
- Brad Bierman, Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC
- Frank Charles, Dallas Tennis Education and Academy
- Tim Davis, Davis Law
- Charles Dillahunt, PGA of America
- Jeffrey Gregus, Murata Electronics, N. A.
- DeAira Holloway, Collin College
- Kristen Howell, Childrens Advocacy Center for North Texas
- Zahra Jahanyfard, ZAHRAsSTUDIO
- Yvette Kelley, Garver
- Dr. Jennifer Lunnon, Pharm.D., Children’s Hospital of Plano, Baylor Frisco, Methodist Addison, HCA
- Jeb Matulich, Tumbleweed TexStyles / Frisco ISD
- Shannon McKemie, The University of Texas at Dallas
- PavanRaj Nellutla, Business Consulting
- Sue Park, Frisco ISD Council of PTAs
- Dan Peril, Bank of America
- Cori Powers, Visit Frisco
- Kevin Rackers, Edward Jones
- Gary Ramsey, Fannie Mae
- Farhat Shaikh, Eating Recovery Center
- Rebecca Silvestri, Local Profile magazine
- Daniel Troiano, Clark Hill
- Sharon White, Frisco ISD
Leadership Frisco class members will have a graduation ceremony after the completion of the program in May 2023. Former Leadership Frisco graduates currently sit on various boards and commissions throughout the city, have become elected officials, or volunteer to serve Frisco in continuing to build an outstanding community.
