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Congratulations, Leading Edge Class of 2026!

The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the graduation of the Leading Edge Class of 2026!

This month, we gathered at The Mill House to recognize a remarkable group of professionals who dedicated the last six months to growing as leaders and deepening their commitment to community service.

Leading Edge is a six-month fellowship designed to empower early- to mid-career professionals for lifelong community engagement and leadership through nonprofit board service. Throughout the program, participants were paired with accomplished senior executives and took part in board governance and leadership training facilitated by the Angelina College Nonprofit Leadership Center.

The program equips participants with the knowledge, relationships, and confidence to serve their organizations and communities in meaningful ways. More importantly, it helps develop the next generation of leaders who will continue making a positive impact throughout Angelina County.

Please join us in congratulating the Leading Edge Class of 2026:

  • Albino Rodriquez, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
  • Trillanee Price, CASA of the Pines
  • Emily Harmon, Angelina Beautiful/Clean
  • Risa Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Lufkin
  • Helena Barchenger, Southside Bank
  • Madi Stott, Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce
  • Cody Jackson, Lufkin Police Department (not pictured)

Congratulations to each of these graduates on their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our community. We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to seeing the impact you will continue to make in the years ahead.

Interested in becoming part of the next Leading Edge class? Applications for the 2027 cohort will open later this year. To learn more, visit lufkintexas.org/leading-edge or contact Madi Stott at MStott@LufkinTexas.org.

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