Leadership Garland

A Proven and Effective Leadership Training Program

Leadership Garland Class 41

Leadership Garland is a program offered by the Garland Chamber of Commerce to any interested citizen who lives or works in Garland or is a member of the Garland Chamber. The purpose of Leadership Garland is to provide corporate leadership training; to motivate and encourage civic leaders; and to develop personal leadership characteristics and skills within individuals. Participants are introduced to state, county, city officials, school board trustees, administrators, community leaders, community boards and commissions. Leadership skill topics are taught with active participation along with numerous field trips. Each graduate is encouraged to actively contribute to Garland’s growth and future.

Leadership Garland Steering Committee Members

Elisa Morales, City of Garland  (Chairperson 2022-2023)
Beth Leos, Hope's Door / New Beginning Center
Felicia Jones, Garland Police Department
Libby Odom, Ebby Halliday Real Estate Inc. 
Kevin Bullard, Dorrier Underwood
Eva Hummel, Atmos Energy
Cynthia Baughman, City of Garland
Elisa Morales, City of Garland
Drew Shubzda, Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc.
Lisa Cox, Garland Independent School District
Ray Leszcynski, City of Garland

Ex-Officio Members:
Dick Hammond, Leadership on the Move (Program Facilitator)
Jenna McWethy (Executive Director)
Karina Olivares, Garland Chamber of Commerce (Chamber Staff)
Diane Whitlock, Garland Chamber of Commerce (Chamber Staff Liaison)

Leadership Garland is also represented by program alumni on the following committees: Leadership Garland Alumni and Leadership Garland Community Fellowship Breakfast