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The 17th edition of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s public service leadership program kicked-off on January 15. Not unlike prior years, the 2018 class represents a great cross-section of individuals with diverse career backgrounds who seek to improve the region and advance their own professional goals. We welcome the following emerging leaders who upon graduating will be among the more than 300 alumni of the longest running program of its kind in the state: Joe Browning, Toledo Edison, A FirstEnergy Company Tara Butler, Northwest Ohio Regional Information System Lauraine Carpenter, Toledo Symphony Orchestra Cecilia Castellano, Bowling Green State University Nicholas Cosentino, Prudential Financial, Inc. Raina Dawson, The University of Toledo Kate Decker, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP Kelleigh Decker, Lucas County Lori DeShetler, The University of Toledo Melissa Gunner, MaritzCX Taneaka Haley, Toledo Edison, A FirstEnergy Company Cindy Hurst, Lourdes University Kyle Jazwiecki, RCO Law Blair Johnson, BMJ Enterprises LLC Rob Keleghan, Signature Associates Jeffrey Koenigseker, Toledo Firefighters Local 92 Matthew Leach, PNC Jocelyn Liberatore, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Michael Lugabihl, JT International U.S.A., Inc. Gilda Mitchell, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments Jill Molnar, Metroparks Toledo Emily Numbers, Northwest Ohio Regional Information System Victor Ogundipe, University of Michigan Clyde Phillips Patricia Robinson Tonia Saunders, Lucas County Joy Seifert, The University of Toledo Lori Sheets, Woodforest National Bank Shaun Strong, City of Toledo Kelley Webb, United Way of Greater Toledo Wendy Wester, United Way of Greater Toledo Alex Wunder, Alternative Energy Source The 2018 Institute program includes a dynamic agenda with highly experienced instructors comprised of public officials and other regional leaders, as well as year-long engagement in activities and events. For more information on the Institute, visit the program webpage, or contact Tim Schneider at (419) 243 8191 or tim.schneider@toledochamber.com.