Description

Celebrate the 70th Cohort of the Leadership Rockford program with co-workers and friends. After months of dedication to the examination of what makes Rockford region unique, the 2024/2025 graduating class embraces their role as community leaders. 

Note: All graduates receive a complimentary seat. Registration for them is not required.  

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Carmen Kellerman (ckellerman@rockfordchamber.com).   

Last Day to Register is April 3. Registration will not be available the day of the event.  

Brunch Menu: 

Each meal is served with breakfast potatoes and fruit 

Denver Frittata: Country Ham | Onions | Bell Peppers | Cheddar Cheese 

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Farmers Frittata: Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Vegan Meal: Scrambled tofu | spinach | bell peppers | red onion | fresh parsley | avocado

Keynote Speaker: John Groh

2024/2025 Class Moderators: 

Rita Bravo, Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office 

Megan McIntire, Savant Wealth Management

Brandon Kruse, City of Rockford

2024/2025 Graduates:

Barb Aaby, UW Health

Gina Adams, University of Illinois Extension

Katy Anderson, Collins Aerospace

Danielle Angileri, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Northern Illinois

Nicole Babcock, Larson & Darby Group

Christina Betancourt, Rock River Valley Blood Center

Richard Butera, Sjostrom & Sons, Inc.

Chris Callender, Sjostrom & Sons, Inc.

Samantha Ciaccio, Byron Bank

Andrew Copeland, Miller Engineering Company

David Costello, Rockford IceHogs

Deb Dorsey, Larson & Darby Group

Wendell Edwards, WTVO ABC17/ WQRF FOX39

Sarah Farwick, Allen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC

John Gleason, Anderson Japanese Gardens

Danielle Glenn, Porter Pipe & Supply Co.

Aneta Gromski, Rockford Community Bank, A Wintrust Community Bank

Owen Hultman, Coyle Kiley

Lisa Jimenez, Collins Aerospace

Shazma Jones, Midland States Bank

Angela Kay Larson, Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce

Shana Lovato, Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois

Patrick Lundquist, UW Health

Rishi Malhorta

Whitney Martin, GoRockford

Heather Metcalf, Hughes Recruiting & Consulting

Alexander Meyer, Reno & Zahm LLP

Aisha Moe-Lindvall, WilliamsMcCarthy LLP

Jackie Moen, Porter Pipe & Supply Co.

Salvador Morales    

Nate Nelsen, Collins Aerospace

Abby O’Rourke, Savant Wealth Management

Susan Parker, Rock River Valley Blood Center

Kaleb Price, i3 Broadband

Asa Rowan, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center

Aurora Schnorr, Rockford Promise

Michaela Seay, Manpower

Jen Sisson, Stillman Bank

Jamie Stephans, LaMonica Beverages

Mark Tichgelaar, The Alternative Board of Rockford

Dallas Traser, Savant Wealth Management

Tara Vanden Branden, Rockford University

Courtney Vossekuil, Spherion Staffing & Recruiting

Kinsey White, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Northern Illinois

Paige Witherow, Region 1 Planning Council

Gene Young, Hard Rock Casino Rockford

Michael Zielinski, Rockford Symphony Orchestra