Leadership Union
The Program
This leadership development program offers a select group of participants the opportunity to meet community and civic leaders, explore key issues impacting our region, establish quality business contacts, undertake class service projects and develop lasting friendships.
What is Leadership Union?
It is a program developed to build tomorrow’s leaders by:
- Learning about today’s issues
- Developing skills for effective leadership
- Discovering opportunities for involvement
- Making a difference in the community
Welcome Leadership Union Class of 2021!
Cody James Absher
Alisha Allen-DeBerry
Hailey N Amico
Zach Broadaway
Tracey Carney
Dr. Paul D’Amico
Lee Dryden
Emmanuel Enohmbi
John Homa
Jason Kay
Bryan Kindley
Beverly Liles
John Marshall
Tammy Marshall
Tiwana Meggett
Scott Miller
Joellen Moore
Shawn Overcash
Nick Robbins
Jaimee Shaffer
Daniel Smith
Donna Wall
Curran Wiggins
Greg Williams
Novant Health
Alisha Allen-DeBerry, Coldwell Banker Realty
Sodoma Law Union
Union Power Cooperative
Union County Public Schools
Atrium Health
Turner Construction Company
Atrium Health
Clancy & Theys Construction Company
Union County
City of Monroe
Union County
Union Academy
Atrium Health
Union County Public Schools
neteffect Technologies
Atrium Health
Novant Health
Robbins & Associates Insurance Agency Inc
American Bank
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co – Plastics Div
Union Power Cooperative
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co – Plastics Div
Atrium Health
2021 Leadership Union Session Dates:
January 21, 2021: Full day retreat
February 18, 2021
March 18, 2021
April 29, 2021
May 13, 2021
June 17, 2021
August 12, 2021
September 9, 2021
October 7, 2021
November 11, 2021
November 18, 2021: Graduation Ceremony
What are we looking for in a Leadership Union participant?
- Individuals with a sincere commitment, motivation and interest to serve in the community
- Individuals intending to seek public office, boards, commissions, or key volunteer leadership roles
- Individuals with potential or existing opportunities for advancement to top leadership positions within their own organization, which may in turn play a significant role in the community
- Individuals committed to their personal and career development
- Individuals working in Union County and who are members of the Union County Chamber of Commerce
“Leadership Union provides a wonderful opportunity to experience and learn about the vast variety of business, cultural, governmental, and other institutions that make up Union County. Equally important, it also allows you to connect with other program participants who work in different and diverse fields, learning more about their experiences and contributions to Union County. I would highly recommend the program for anyone who wants to gain a greater understanding of Union County, while connecting with, and learning from, other program participants who are leaders in the County.”
Leadership Union Class Participant
The mission of Leadership Union is to develop and foster leaders in Union County – providing education about community strengths and opportunities, and to encourage community stewardship.
