Published: May 31, 2018

Chamber Celebrates Leadership Ocala Marion Graduates

Leadership Ocala Marion, a program of the Ocala/ Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership, celebrates the 28 students who graduated from the nine month leadership program on May 15.

The 2017-2018 class marks the 31st class to graduate from the LOM program.

Organizers say the program is designed to engage, develop, and inspire growing leaders in the Ocala area. Participants represent a wide variety of industries across Ocala/ Marion County, and are accepted into the program following a selective process.

LOM class XXXI was led by Class President Katie Hunnicutt of City of Ocala, and Class Vice President Jay Fratello of FMC Wealth Management.

This year's graduates, along with their sponsors, include:

Jared Barkman Marion County BCC

Kathy Beecher Hospice of Marion County

Peter Brill City of Ocala

Jessica Cairnes Power Plant Business Incubator

Donna Carignan Rasmussen College

Lauren Debick Ocala Health

Sarah Fern Columbia Bank

Jay Fratello FMC Wealth Management

Kelli Garcia YMCA

Greg Harrell Clerk of the Court

Ilianette Hernandez Career Source

Elton Holland Marion County - Office of the County Engineer

Katie Hunnicutt City of Ocala

Rebecca Johnson Rasmussen College

Winn Keeton CenterState Bank

John Kennedy Munroe Regional Medical Center

Emmy Lilholt Ambleside School

Ashley Lopez City of Ocala

Traci Mason College of Central Florida

Mac Mcintosh College of Central Florida

Jason McMillan Harbour Community Bank

Glen Moehling Ocala Electric

Jennifer Normoyle City of Ocala

Dorothy Pernu Duke Energy

Gary Pierre On Top of the World

Kevin Vickers Marion County Board of County Commissioners

Renda Webb The Vines

Dawn Westgate Kimberly's Center