Members of the Leadership Corvallis class of 2014 have completed a 10-month program focused on leadership and volunteer opportunities in the Corvallis area. Their introduction to the people and places that impact our community was designed to encourage participation on boards of non-profits, local government committees, volunteer task forces and other areas where citizen involvement can make a difference.
The following graduates were honored at a dinner and graduation celebration on June 5:
Amanda Anderson, OSU University Conference Services
Xanthippe Augerot, Mary’s River Watershed Council
Justin Bazzano, Citizens Bank
Lindsay Briggs, Smith, Davison and Brasier, PC
Gretchen Dursch, OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences
Alexandra Eder, Fernwood Circle Guest House
Joseph Elwood, The Reynolds Law Firm
John Faulconer, Faulconer Development LLC/Apex Realty
Simone Frei, OSU Linus Pauling Institute
Brandi Fuhrman, OSU Career Success Center
Netsie Griffith, Grace Lutheran Church
Chris Guempel, Encore Physical Therapy
Cortney Hall, Citizens Bank
Richelle Hayes, OSU Alumni Association
Mike Joki, Timberhill Physical Therapy
Krista Klinkhammer, OSU College of Business
Hilary Kovalchik, Benton Habitat for Humanity
Corrie Latimer, Love INC
Rick Osborn, Benton County
Eric Owen, Benton County Health Services
Lauri Richer, Samaritan Health Services
Cassidy Riordan, Corvallis Custom Kitchen & Baths
Donald Rogers, Benton County Sherrif’s Office
Shelly Signs, OSU University Events
Larry Symonds, Financial Adviser (retired)
Cassandra Truax, Hendrick & Kellison LLC
Karrie Wuerch, The Corvallis Clinic
“On behalf of the Leadership Corvallis board of directors, I would like to congratulate the 2014 class,” said Board President Curt Wright. “They were engaged, inspired participants and I am proud to include them on the roster of Leadership Corvallis alums.”
The Leadership Corvallis board would also like to thank OSU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Scott Rueck, this year’s graduation keynote speaker, as well as the graduation event committee members Carole Holbrock, Laura Shields and Selina Marshall.