Achievers & Accolades

MCLI celebrates 33rd graduate Class

By Staff Report, posted 3 years ago
Photo courtesy of MCLI

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the 33rd graduating class of the Moore County Leadership Institute. This exclusive leadership program is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.

MCLI participants learn about local history, business challenges, civic issues and community involvement as well as receive targeted leadership development training. Upon graduation these individuals are well rounded, capable leaders with a deeper understanding of civic responsibility. 

The 33rd Graduating Class Includes:

  • Laurel Holden, Town of Southern Pines
  • Nicole Peterson, Pinehurst, LLC
  • Josh Leap, Pinehurst, LLC
  • Logan Murphy, Pinehurst, LLC
  • Amy Tamez, FirstHealth - Moore Regional Hospital
  • Lily Kwiatkowski, Pinehurst Medical Clinic, Inc.
  • Traci Cortes, Hello Garage
  • Kristi Snyder, Everything Pines Partners
  • Teresa Remmenga, Rhetson Companies, Inc.
  • Ashley Baker, Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
  • Natalee Berge, Maison Realty Group
  • Mckenzie Sharrow, Southern Pines Brewing Company
  • Kira Schoenfelder, Southern Pines Brewing Company
  • Amy Stonesifer, Maison Realty Group
  • Matthew Dial, Sandhills Community College

 

This most recent class joins over 600 participants who have successfully completed the program since it was started. 

“Effective leaders are open-minded and willing to strive to move forward for a brighter

future. These graduates took the time to understand the dynamics of effective leadership and

decision making,” said President and CEO of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce Linda Parsons in a press release. “Participants studied over an 11 month period our community infrastructure, analyzed their own individual leadership styles, and further developed their communication skills. We are proud of this class and the accomplishments that they have all achieved.” 

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