HCLA Names The Class of 2019

The Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) is a highly-respected program to allow county citizens to learn more about how the county works, and allows teams a chance to work on important projects.

Liz Tate will assume the role of Curriculum Dean for the Class of 2019. Mrs. Tate is the retired Vice President for Community Investment of the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF). The position of dean exists to help participants focus on timely topics within Hamilton County, see the connections and common themes within each program day and build strong, lifelong relationships with fellow participants, alumni and community leaders.

“As an alumni of HCLA and past President of the Board of Directors, I understand the power of HCLA and the incredible impact it makes within our community,” said Tate. “This program has a rich history and tradition. I am honored to be able to serve as dean this year. This new group of participants brings a wealth of knowledge and diversity of experience to the program. It is with great enthusiasm that I get to help them see Hamilton County from a different perspective, understand the issues confronting our communities and identify opportunities to make the county better for all people.”

Here is the listing of the 36 people selected for the 10-month program, starting this month:

Chelsea Beaman
CEO / Healthcare Consultant
CLB Management Consulting

Brian Bondus
Director of Leasing
ALO Property Group

Andrew Bradford
Vice President & Chief Development Officer
Conner Prairie

Drew Braley
Associate / Project Manager
Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf

Todd Dailey
Director, Information Technology
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group

Michael Daugherty
Wealth Advisor
First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors

Brian Dell
Senior Director, Commercial Real Estate Broker
Colliers International

Laura Denis
Director of Student Services
Noblesville Schools

Megan Earnest
Mall Manager, Hamilton Town Center
Simon Property Group

Leigh Ann Erickson
Director, Development and Alumni Relations
Fairbanks and Hope Academy

Michael Fry
Vice President, Business Development
LUNA Language Services

Justin Furr
Director of Real Estate and Construction
Crew Carwash

Janet Gafkjen
Director, Partnership for a Healthy Hamilton County
Good Samaritan Network

Leslie Gieger
Attorney at Law
Church Church Hittle + Antrim

Dr. Sherry Grate
Superintendent
Westfield Washington Schools

Katie Guerra
Owner / Financial Director
The Play School

Brandy Hill
Director of Marketing and PR
Riverview Health

Carla Hill
Director, Business Development
BSA LifeStructures

Peggy Hogan
HR Consultant
Purple Ink HRChris Johnson
Senior Vice President / Corporate Banking Relationship Manager
PNC Bank

Caitlin Karvasky
Business Development, Senior Manager
Moser Consulting

Melanie Lentz
Community Relations & Economic Development Project Manager
City of Carmel

Jennifer Maxwell
Business Development Executive
CleanSlate Technology Group

Rebecca McGuckin
Communications
River’s Edge Natural Health

Derek McMichael
Director of Pharmacy
Community Health Network

Whitney Moore
Owner / Photographer
Whitney Moore Photography

Mackenzie Poole
Coordinator
Legacy Fund

Gary Sexton
President
The Sexton Group

Ann Marie Shambaugh
Managing Editor, Current in Carmel & Current in Zionsville
Current Publishing

Stephanie Smith
Owner
Smith House

Steve Sneath
Community Outreach Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator
Hamilton County Parks and Recreation

Rachel Sorvig
Vice President
Bose Public Affairs Group

Jeff Steeg
Vice President of Operations
The Center for the Performing Arts

Bob Swanay
Director
Carmel Clay Public Library

Kert Toler
Senior Property Manager
Halakar Properties

Kyle Wise
Sales Operations Manager
Beck’s Hybrids