The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the graduation of Leadership Lufkin Class 43, marking the culmination of a year-long journey of growth, discovery, and community leadership.

Over the past year, this group of leaders engaged in experiences to deepen their understanding of Angelina County. Through monthly sessions, leadership development opportunities, community service projects, and a trip to Austin to experience state government firsthand, participants gained valuable insight into the people, organizations, challenges, and opportunities that shape our community.

But Leadership Lufkin is about much more than educational sessions and site visits. At its heart, the program is about relationships. We bring people from diverse industries and backgrounds together to build meaningful connections and inspire a shared commitment to making Angelina County a better place to live, work, and do business.

We are incredibly proud of Class 43 and the passion, curiosity, and servant leadership they demonstrated throughout the year. Their willingness to invest their time and talents in learning about our community reflects the very spirit of leadership that will continue to move Angelina County forward.

Programs like Leadership Lufkin are only possible because of the incredible support from our sponsors, participant organizations, and dedicated committee members. Their continued investment ensures that leaders in our community have opportunities to grow, connect, and serve.

Congratulations to Leadership Lufkin Class 43

Dr. Damon Adams
Robin Alderman
Jarrod Anderson
Dalton Baity
Matt Baker
Kendall Beattie
Chipper Brown
Jansen Davis,
Dee Ellis
Mackenzie Herring
Jima Hill
Dr. James Hockenberry
Mallory Jones,
Lauren Karber
Travis King
Jack Knox
Jessie Licht
Rhonda Overbey
Ally Peterson
Kelly Shrout
Trevor Smith,
Kimberly Wagner
Brandon Yarbrough.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Corrigan OSB LLC/RoyOMartin

Graduation Sponsor

UBank US

Austin State Government Trip Sponsors

Commercial Bank of Texas, Etech, UBank US, Oncor Electric Delivery, Angelina College, and R&K Distributors, Inc.

Participant Sponsors

Brookshire Brothers, Cadence Bank, Georgia-Pacific, Pineywoods Community Academy, Junior League of Lufkin, Elite Medical Home Care, Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, Angelina College, Angelina Arts Alliance, Lufkin Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Lufkin ISD, St. Luke's Health - Memorial Lufkin, UBank US, Southside Bank, Corrigan OSB LLC/RoyOMartin, First Christian Church-Lufkin, Angelina Community Theatre, The Lufkin Daily News, Law Office of Kaye M. Alderman, Lufkin Flower Market, Lufkin Ford, Angelina & Neches River Authority, and BOMBank.

Monthly Session and Meal Sponsors

Timber Country Real Estate - Lisa Crow, Cadence Bank, Angelina College, Stephen M. Liles Insurance Services, Lufkin ISD, Hospice in the Pines, Joe W. Elliott Hospitality House, St. Luke's Health - Memorial Lufkin, Woodland Heights Medical Center, Real Graphics, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Habitat for Humanity of Deep East Texas, Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins Wells PLLC, City of Lufkin, Commercial Bank of Texas, Overseas Hardwoods Company, and CASA of the Pines.

A Special Thank You to Our Leadership Lufkin Committee

Marcus Wells, Laura Ferguson, Lisa Crow, Demetress Harrell, Krista Brown, Robert Shankle, Wayne Ramsey, Nicole Roberts, and Melissa Wheeler.

To the graduates of Leadership Lufkin Class 43: Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment. We cannot wait to see how you continue to lead, serve, and make a lasting impact on our community. Your Leadership Lufkin journey may have reached its graduation day, but your leadership journey is only just beginning.