Leadership Columbia County Class of 2026
Leadership Columbia County, a program of the Columbia County Chamber, is designed to expose business and area leaders to the opportunities and challenges facing our community as well as to promote and foster leadership development. The program educates and prepares leaders who are committed to shaping the future of our community. Class members will experience a high level of community awareness as they engage in the ten-month program. Day-long class sessions will cover various topics such as law enforcement, healthcare, education and workforce, economic development and history of the region. For more information regarding the Columbia County Chamber Leadership programs, please reach out to Beth Frits, Leadership Programs Manager, at 706.651.0018 or beth@columbiacountychamber.com.
Congratulations, LCC Class of 2026!
View photos from the Columbia County Chamber Leadership class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony HERE.
LEADERSHIP COLUMBIA COUNTY CLASS OF 2026
Program Chair: Rhonda Banks (LCC '10), Augusta University
Program Vice Chair: Alex Griffin (LCC '23), Medical College of Georgia Foundation
- Amanda Richardson - Augusta University
- Andy Caudell - Keystone Homes
- Ashley Rice - AWR Agency
- Carey Anne Cushman - CCBOE
- Danielle Harris - SRNS
- Farzana Hussaini - ADP
- Holly Hendrix - Goodwin Recruiting Partner
- Holly Johnson - Silverton Mortgage
- Jamey Kitchens - Grovetown Police Department
- Jamie Pierce - Pinnacle Bank
- Jason Warner - Allegra Image 360
- Jena Puckett - Meybohm Real Estate
- Jennifer Finley - Augusta Surgical Group
- Jeremy Wallen - Columbia County Fire Rescue
- Jordan Birdsong - SME CPA
- Kasey Torrey - Doctors Hospital of Augusta
- Katherine Pollock - Wellstar MCG Health
- Kelsey McCullough - Wellstar Children’s Hospital
- Kimberly Brabham - ADP
- Lauren Garren - Thomas & Hutton
- Mickey Meeks - Queensborough Bank & Trust
- Micki Berrios - Augusta Technical College
- Nick Smail - Merrill Wealth Management
- Oree J. White, Jr. - Cyber Center of Excellence
- Ralph Squillace - Summit Appraisal Services
- Ryan Logan - Via Cognitive Health
- Scott Brantley - Beman Group Real Estate
- Setordji Abotsi - John Deere
- Troy Mason - ADP
- Velvette Myles - Piedmont Health Augusta
- Wendy Bradley - SouthState Bank
- Will Dasher - Blitch Law Firm
- Will McCranie - CSRA Habitat for Humanity
- Winston Suggs - 6 Star Realty
LCC Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PREMIER SPONSORS
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
Executive Sponsors
ADP
AIM
Brandon Wilde
Columbia County, Georgia
GraniteArch Wealth Management
Managed Nerds
McKnight Construction
M-Homebuilders
SD Clifton Construction
The Cleveland Group
In-Kind Sponsors
Augusta Canal Authority
Chick-fil-A Grovetown
Columbia County School System
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
John Deere
Day Sponsors
Augusta Genealogical Society
Columbia County School Foundation
Dickinson Architects
Ehrm Fairey Real Estate
Ellefson Transportation
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC)
Home Builders Association
JH Cleveland Construction
Jordon-Trotter
Peach Jack Apparel
Print It!
Richardson Professional Services
Shaw Industries
Sherman & Hemstreet
Southeastern Development
Leadership Columbia County Executive Forum Class of 2024
The Leadership Columbia County Executive Forum is a three-day condensed program that occurs every two years. The program covers all aspects of our community, including workforce and education, government, law enforcement, military, business and industry, healthcare, non-profits and quality of life. The Executive Forum is targeted to senior level executives who may not have the time to invest in our traditional 9-month Leadership program. This is a distinct honor, as we considered numerous qualified and inspiring leaders from the greater Augusta area. The knowledge and relationships built are invaluable. Program class members are selected by invitation only, and include the class member’s spouse.