38th Leadership San Angelo class graduates; Rep. Austin Pfluger delivers commencement address
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The 38th grade of Leadership San Angelo was introduced to the city during the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce’s monthly lunch. Thirty graduates completed the nine-month training. United States representative Austin Pfluger delivered the opening address, discussing how he learned leadership in the military and taught graduates effective leadership techniques. Pfluger served the country as a United States Air Force fighter pilot.
Leadership San Angelo is a program designed to develop future leaders for San Angelo by providing in-depth training in areas that are important to the well-being of the city.
Leadership San Angelo gives interested women and men with leadership potential the opportunity to expand their knowledge and sharpen their leadership skills through a planned learning process in the atmosphere of the city. As a “living laboratory”, Leadership San Angelo brings people from all areas of city life together to share, learn and participate. Graduates will be exposed to all aspects of San Angelo life and will be better prepared to lead and work together.
A maximum of 30 people are selected per class, who are selected from applicants by an anonymous selection committee. Nominees and their employers commit to the time required for the program. Participants from all areas of the community are encouraged. A candidate must be at least 21 years old.
This year’s course sessions included:
October, two-day session – leadership skills and team building
In a classroom, participants are guided through a series of activities and challenges that develop and strengthen leadership, communication and team building skills.
November: San Angelo Healthcare – Host: Scott Jameson, WTRC
This session takes place on the campus of one of the acute hospitals (hospital hosts change every year) and is presented by experts from the healthcare industry.
December: City and District Government – Host: Josh Tanner, WTRC
The participants spend the morning with elected officials and employees of the city and the afternoon with elected officials and employees of the district.
January: History, Leisure and Art – Presented by: Stephanie Hamby, Galilee Dev Co
Participants spend the morning learning about the history of our community – right down to the dinosaurs! After lunch, the program changes to relaxation and art.
February: Education in San Angelo – Hosted by Tracy Simmons and Stacy Erwin, Howard College
Participants will learn about all aspects of education in San Angelo, from the SAISD curriculum to higher education institutions and programs.
March: Industry, Agriculture and Business – Moderation: Mary Payton and Jennifer Boyd, KLST
For this session, participants will travel around San Angelo as they explore the various components that help make the San Angelo business environment successful.
April: Chamber of Commerce / GAFB – Moderation: Tracy Simmons, Howard College
Participants will be guided through the four main aspects of the Chamber of Commerce’s mission: economic development, government affairs, tourism, and membership services. The afternoon is spent touring GAFB and getting to know its missions.
May: Transportation & Communications / Community Service Agencies – Moderators: Deborah Watson, San Angelo Health Foundation, Angelo Casavant, Angelo Back and Rehab
Participants spend the morning learning about the various aspects of transport services and communication trends, and in the afternoon visiting community offices.
June: The Legal System – Moderators: Judges Jay Weatherby and Monica Schniers
Participants will learn about all aspects of the San Angelo legal system, from law enforcement to the judicial system.
Note: Due to the challenges in the COVID environment, adjustments have been made to the above schedule. Some sessions were online zoom meetings, others were postponed.
38th guided tour of San Angelo, class from 2020-2021
Graduates
38th grade of the Leadership San Angelo program
2020-2021
Ashley Ammons, United Path of the Concho Valley
Charlotte Anderson, Keep San Angelo beautiful
Hall Beeler, ERA Newlin & Company
Mason Brooks, San Angelo Area Foundation
Matt Metzger, From the stream media
Shelbie Carson, Texas Bank
Ruben Ceballos, PhD, Angelo State University
Linda Diaz, Personnel solutions
Julie Efferson, VGI technology
Jeffrey Fischer, City of San Angelo
Johnny Fischer, San Angelo Fire Brigade
Jonna Gaddy, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
Christopher Garcia, IBEW Local 520
Kenneth Grimm, KLST / KSAN
Jana Harrison, Howard College
Chad Shepherd, West Texas Rehabilitation Center
Jenna Jones, Texas Leadership Public Schools Texas
Paul Keeton, Advice and guidance in West Texas
Walt Koenig, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
Karen Kuykendall, Association of Cotton Growers of the Southern Rolling Plains
Farrah Lokey, Norris-Vincent College of Business ASU
Nicole Nixon, Concho Valley Governing Council Government
Yolanda Sanchez, Concho Valley Human Resources Development Committee
Jeffrey Smith, Texas Department of State Health Services
SaraNeil Strippling, Webb, Stokes & Sparks, LLP
Joshua Tennison, West Central Wireless
Sheila Tomerlin, Southwest tools and accessories
Micha Tuxhorn, Shannon Clinic
James Vlcek DC, Chiropractic in the Concho Valley
Audrey Wilde, TimeClockPlus, LLC
Sources: San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, Leadership San Angelo Alumni Association
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