The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce is excited to officially welcome Leadership Lufkin Class #44 as they begin a year-long journey of leadership development, community engagement, and personal growth.

The year kicked off with an incredible evening as alumni, community leaders, and this year's class gathered for the Leadership Lufkin Alumni Summer Social, followed by the Leadership Lufkin Welcome Reception. The event was a wonderful reminder of the lasting relationships and strong network that make Leadership Lufkin such a meaningful experience.

We are especially grateful to Corrigan OSB, LLC/RoyOMartin, the presenting sponsor of Leadership Lufkin Class #44. Their continued investment in developing future leaders helps ensure our community remains strong for years to come.

Throughout the next ten months, Class #44 will participate in immersive monthly sessions focused on topics that shape Angelina County, including education, healthcare, economic development, local government, public safety, workforce, quality of life, and more. Along the way, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing our region while building lasting relationships with fellow leaders across a variety of industries.

Please join us in welcoming the members of Leadership Lufkin Class #44:

• Nikki Bounds, Southside Bank
• Brandi Barnett, Mind Elevation Counseling
• Mariah Box, Pineywoods Financial
• Peyton Cloyd, Ferrara's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
• Madi Cooper, Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce
• Jana Coulter, Pineywoods Community Academy
• Cade Courtney, Bryan's Paint and Body
• Sam Damiani, Overseas Hardwoods Company
• Rosalva Diosdado, ER of Lufkin
• Rachel Farrell, Brookshire Brothers
• Dr. Carolyn Fiaschetti, Huntington ISD
• Kevin Green, Atkinson Candy Company
• Dr. Igor Gusyakov, Diboll ISD
• Karmen Kopriva, Hospice in the Pines
• Madison Leineweber, M & M Roofing Texas
• Veronica Luce, Joe Hancock: Allstate Insurance
• Scott Morgan, Commercial Bank of Texas
• Robert Morris, RFM Advisory, LLC
• Drew Nelson, Corrigan OSB/RoyOMartin
• Lauren Phipps, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas
• Trillanee Price, CASA of the Pines
• Kaitlin Smith, Lufkin ISD
• Vicki Weatherbee, Stretch Society Studio/Wellness House Studio
• Matt Wynn, Georgia-Pacific
• Kevin Young, Lockheed Martin
• Sheila Youngblood, Boys & Girls Clubs of Deep East Texas

We look forward to watching this outstanding group grow together over the coming months as they discover new perspectives, strengthen their leadership skills, and develop an even deeper connection to the community they serve.

Congratulations, Class #44! We can't wait to see the impact you'll make, both during this program and long after graduation.

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