Leadership Augusta Announces Class of 2027
Augusta, GA (June 11, 2026) – The goal of Leadership Augusta, a ten-month training program affiliated with the Augusta Metro Chamber, is to identify and educate current and potential community leaders in the CSRA. The Leadership Augusta selection committee is proud to present the following individuals, representing a wide variety of businesses and industries within the Greater Augusta region, as members of the Leadership Augusta Class of 2026:
Abigayle Kelley, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta
Anna Freeman, Georgia Cyber Center at Augusta University
Brynne Dieterle, Augusta National Golf Club
Candace C. Stevenson, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
Courtney Wilson, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
Danielle Pope, Augusta Entertainment Complex
David Hill, Augusta National Golf Club
Elizabeth Canas, Augusta University
Erin J. DeVeaux, SRP Federal Credit Union
Grace Welsh, Hull Property Group
Harrison Harper, Klosinski Overstreet, LLP
Heather Johnson, Southpaw Roofing
Israel Butler, Burke County Public Schools
Jake Telkamp, Augusta University
Jourdan Harrington, Sherwin-Williams
Karim Molwani, ADP
Kristin Cato, IntelliSystems
Laney Mize, Junior Achievement of Greater Augusta
LaShandrea Redd, Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce – Masters Housing Bureau
Lindsay McCranie, Showpony
Marcie Padgett, Aurubis Richmond, LLC
Max Morgan, Southern Nuclear Operating Company
McKenzie Beech, Augusta/CSRA Habitat for Humanity
Melanie Quick, YMCA of Greater Augusta
Melissa Burch, Augusta Technical College
Michael McCormack, Pollock Company
Rickey R. Jones, Jr., The Rickey Jones Company
Shanee White, Georgia Cancer Center
Shanelle Collins, Golden Harvest Food Bank
Shaneria Vaughns, HUB for Community Innovation
Tara Wood, Downtown Development Authority of Augusta
Taylor Wood, Destination Augusta
Vivek Modi, Piedmont Heart Institute
Walter Hutto, Aquinas High School
William Eubank, Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co.
Zee Baker, Stacie Social
The Leadership Augusta Class of 2027 will bring together 36 people from business, education, the arts, law, nonprofit, medicine, construction, and city government. This decades-old program will help them learn, listen, engage in tough conversations, and cultivate curiosity in an authentic way to address challenges and opportunities in our community through service projects. This year’s class will be led by Chair Taylor Lamb of Augusta University, and Co-Chair Kaylee Snead of Augusta National Golf Club.
Established by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce in 1980, Leadership Augusta enhances the civic participation of emerging leaders within the region. For more information about the Leadership Augusta program, visit LeadershipAugustaGA.com.
About Augusta Metro Chamber:
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is the largest business membership organization in the CSRA. Dedicated to fostering economic growth, the Chamber is committed to supporting businesses and educational initiatives that strengthen the Augusta region. Membership is open to businesses interested in investing in the future of the community.
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Media Contact:
Brooke Willis, Communications Coordinator
brooke.willis@augustametrochamber.com
762-333-3199