This is the sixteenth class of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Academy. Maximizing employee potential and encouraging active participation in business and the community are among the goals of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Academy. Course topics include: conflict management and negotiating skills, personal leadership styles, public speaking, leveraging technology in business, area government, non-profits, education and healthcare agencies work, and local employment.​

​2019-2020 Class Members

Raychael Ayres - Adventure Works
Therese Ballinger - OC Creative
Greg Bruggeman - DeKalb Park District
Christi Coulter - Elder Care Services
Julie Daniels - DeKalb High School
Jackie Espy - Opportunity House
Virginia Filicetti - DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Ali Garkey - Family Service Agency
Danielle Hamilton - First Midwest Bank
Samantha Holley - Banner Up Signs
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Erica Huerta - First National Bank
​Jenee Jeanblanc - Christ Community Church
​Jonathon Klaczek - 3M
Stephen Nelson - Larson & Darby Groups
Kayla Sipes - Redeemed Office
Kevin Solari - Daily Chronicle
Jen Stark - Hertiage Woods of DeKalb
Kristen Tindall - Northwestern Medicine
Kody Williams - Sundog
Jack Wojtowcicz - Heartland Bank & Trust Co.
Jessica Zimmerman - RAMP

Leadership Academy Graduate Testimonials
Listen to alumni and leaders of our community talk about how the academy positively impacted them.