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Metrocrest Chamber Announces Leadership Metrocrest Class 35

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Farmers Branch, TX - The Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the members of Leadership Metrocrest Class 35, a select group of emerging and established leaders who will spend the next nine months learning, collaborating, and building connections to make a lasting impact on the Metrocrest region.

Leadership Metrocrest is the Chamber’s premier leadership development program, designed to give participants a behind-the-scenes understanding of the inner workings of the communities of Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch and the surrounding region. Through in-depth monthly sessions, participants explore topics such as economic development, education, healthcare, public safety, local government, and regional infrastructure. The program also emphasizes personal leadership growth, relationship building, and civic engagement.

This year’s program is presented with the support of Headline Sponsor Nationwide Overspray, whose commitment to developing strong community leaders helps make Leadership Metrocrest possible.

“Leadership Metrocrest isn’t just about learning - it’s about empowering leaders to step forward and shape the future of our region,” said Michael Gallops, President/CEO of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce. “Class 35 brings together an outstanding group of professionals who are committed to making a difference, and I can’t wait to see the impact they will have both during and after the program.”

Class 35 will also collaborate on a signature class project benefiting a local nonprofit, further demonstrating their commitment to giving back and strengthening the communities they serve.

The members of Leadership Metrocrest Class 35 are:

  • Jessica Alvarado, City of Farmers Branch
  • Schnell Blanton, Nielsen Media
  • William Brewer, Dallas College - Brookhaven
  • Mark Bryant, United Way of Denton County
  • Wendy Eldredge, CFB-ISD
  • Darren Harris, City of Farmers Branch
  • Scott Hunt, Retired
  • Terry Lynne, City of Farmers Branch
  • Calvin Moore, Metrocrest Services
  • Ryan Owusu-Ansah, City of Carrollton
  • Annette Reese, City of Carrollton
  • Ileana Rojas, CFB-ISD
  • Larissa Roman, Envision Dallas
  • Heidi Smith, City of Farmers Branch
  • Starla Triggs, Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce
  • Elizabeth Villafranca, City of Farmers Branch
  • Rowena Watters, City of Carrollton
Since its inception in 1989, Leadership Metrocrest has graduated more than 500 alumni, many of whom now serve in key leadership roles across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Alumni often credit the program with expanding their networks, deepening their understanding of the region, and inspiring them to take on greater leadership responsibilities.

For more information about Leadership Metrocrest or to learn how to apply for next year’s class, visit https://www.metrocrestchamber.com/leadership-metrocrest or contact Mary Ann Burns at maryann@metrocrestchamber.com or 972-745-5768.

Metrocrest Chamber Announces Leadership Metrocrest Class 35

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