OUR PROGRAMS
Designed for recent or soon-to-be retirees seeking to deepen their civic engagement, knowledge about the County, and to expand their community network.
LM’s flagship program is designed for experienced leaders across all sectors, who want to gain a deeper understanding of local issues, connect with other key decision-makers, and explore ways to collaboratively strengthen our community.
A dynamic, professional development program which provides rising leaders between 25-35 years of age with the skills and connections necessary for success.
Designed to connect businesses and professionals to structured volunteer and community engagement opportunities in Montgomery County.
A 1-day experiential bus tour, designed for those with limited time, but plenty of interest in catching up on the latest developments in Montgomery County.
SEE WHAT OUR PROGRAM MEMBERS ARE SAYING
When you join Leadership Montgomery, you become part of an engaged network of leaders who are helping Montgomery County thrive.
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Application Fees and Tuition
LM may be able to provide tuition assistance. Please contact our office for more information.
The full tuition cost is $5,500 and tuition assistance is available. Tuition covers all costs including food, retreats and member benefits & events during the program year.
The full tuition cost for a single participant is $950 and tuition assistance is available.
Spouses/significant others are encouraged to apply and participate together; the full, discounted cost for both participants is $1,800.
The full tuition cost is $2,850 and tuition assistance is available.
- $350 for NonMembers
- $300 Current LM Members
Cost includes bus tour, breakfast, lunch, materials and a post networking happy hour with key Montgomery County ifluencers.
Costs are based on the level of participation. Individual participation is as little as $200. Businesses are invited to select from Leadership Partnership levels beginning at $750 to take advantage of offerings that meet their community engagement goals. Several of our offerings are also available on a fee-for-service basis. Please contact our office for more information.
Session Dates
CORE
EMERGING LEADERS
SENIOR LEADERSHIP MONTGOMERY
September 19-20, 2019
October 23, 2019
November 20, 2019
December 11, 2019
January 15, 2020
February 12, 2020
March 11, 2020
April 7, 2020
May 1, 2020
May 14-15, 2020
September 6, 2019
October 4, 2019
November 1, 2019
December 6, 2019
January 10, 2020
February 7, 2020
March 6, 2020
April 3, 2020
May 8, 2020
September 11, 2019
October 16, 2019
November 13, 2019
December 18, 2019
January 22, 2020
February 19, 2020
March 18, 2020
April 22, 2020
Notable Graduates
- Tom Manger, Chief, Montgomery County Department of Police
- Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President, Montgomery College
- Georgette “Gigi” Godwin, President & CEO, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
- Bob Youngentob, President & Co-Founder, EYA, LLC
- Bruce Lee, President, LDG, Inc.
- Jane Fairweather, President, Jane Fairweather Team, Coldwell Banker Real Estate
- Eddie Snyder, Chairman, Snyder Cohn, P.C.
- Josh Starr, Former Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools; CEO, PDK International
- Jerry Weast, Former Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools; Founder & CEO, Partnership for Deliberate Excellence
- Stewart Edelstein, Executive Director, The Universities at Shady Grove
- Kevin Beverly, President, Social & Scientific Systems, Inc.
- Debbi Jarvis, Former Vice President Corporate Relations, Pepco Holdings, an Exelon Company
- Jim Young, Vice President, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, and Services, Marriott International
- Chuck Short, Special Assistant to the County Executive, Montgomery County Government
- Angela Franco, President & CEO, Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Tom Murphy, Former President, EagleBank
- Josh Carin, Owner, Geppetto Catering, Inc.
- Bob Levey, Professor of Journalism, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Bruce McNamer, President & CEO, The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
- Rob Green, Director, Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation
- Bill Robertson, Former President & CEO, Adventist HealthCare
- Avi Halpert, Vice President, Corporate Real Estate, United Therapeutics Corporation
- Father John Enzler, President & CEO, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
- Jim Sweet, President, Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, Inc.
- Lee Barnes, President, Barwood Taxi
- Sally Rudney, Former Executive Director, The Community Foundation of Montgomery County
- Hercules “Herc” Pinkney, President Emeritus, Montgomery College
- Christopher Bruch, President & COO, Donohoe Companies
- Bobbi Shulman, Artist
- Rose Li, President & CEO, Rose Li and Associates, Inc.
- Mimi Hassanein, Senior Fellow & Middle Eastern Community Liaison, County Executive’s Office of Community Partnerships
- Current County Council: Nancy Navarro, Craig Rice, Hans Riemer, Gabe Albernoz, Evan Glass
- Current Maryland Senate: Cheryl Kagan, Will Smith Jr.
- Current Maryland State Delegates: Charlotte Crutchfield, David Fraser-Hidalgo, Anne Kaiser, Ariana Kelly, Marc Korman, Lily Qi
- Current Board of Education: Judith Docca, Shebra Evans, Karla Silvistre, Brenda Wolff
- Other Current Elected Officials: Beryl Feinberg; Councilmember, City of Rockville, Jeffrey Slavin; Mayor, Town of Somerset, Laurie-Anne Sayles, Councilmember, City of Gaithersburg
FAQ
By becoming a graduate, you will join a network of over 2000 passionate leaders who contribute considerable time, talent and energy to the betterment of the community. In addition, you will become more aware of the social and economic forces and issues in Montgomery County, and you will develop a greater appreciation for all the County has to offer.
Who is qualified to apply for the Core, Senior and Emerging Leaders programs?
All applicants must:
- All applicants must either live or work in Montgomery County.
- Be willing to commit the required time to the program.
- Have the support of their sponsoring organization.
- Demonstrate a commitment to strengthening our community.
Graduates join the robust membership community of Leadership Montgomery where they can connect directly with the network of over 2000 alumni and take advantage of exclusive membership events and activities. LM hosts an average of 30 unique member events a year including educational, political, volunteer and networking opportunities.
Graduates serve on more than 1,000 boards, committees and commissions in the County and region.
Graduates stay engaged with Leadership Montgomery through participation on committees and the Board of Directors. They also assist in planning programs, serving as speakers, facilitators and mentors.
LM is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which is not supported by tax dollars. Since tuition covers less than half of the Leadership Montgomery operating budget, individuals, businesses and organizations that recognize Leadership Montgomery’s role in Montgomery County provide generous financial and in-kind support.
Leadership Montgomery welcomes program sponsors, program day hosts, member event sponsors, and donations for scholarship funds.
Leadership Montgomery maintains a collaborative relationship with area community leadership programs and is a member of the Association of Leadership Programs.