Twenty-nine area residents have been accepted into Leadership Corvallis, a 10-month program that equips citizens to take an active role in shaping community policy. Presentations, site tours and panel discussions educate participants about the institutions, agencies and processes that make Corvallis work.
The second Thursday of each month, participants gather for a daylong session covering one segment of community life in Corvallis in a curriculum keyed to Vision 2020, the city’s governing planning document.
This year’s curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including land-use planning, human services, health care, government and public services, education, economic vitality, natural resources, Corvallis culture and community leadership.
The Leadership Corvallis Class of 2014 includes:
Amanda Anderson, OSU University Conference Services
Xanthippe Augerot, Mary’s River Watershed Council
Justin Bazzano, Citizens Bank
Lindsay Briggs, Smith, Davison and Brasier, PC
Ligaya Di Cosmo, Samaritan Evergreen Hospice
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
Chris Rochester, U.S. Dept of State (retired)
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