Apply now to participate in 2015-2016 Leadership St Johns

The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce is inviting all Historic City News readers to consider applying to attend the 2015-16 class of Leadership St. Johns.

Approximately 20 of St Johns brightest and most promising leaders will be surprised by their learning experiences in local business, education, government, law enforcement, healthcare, and social services during the program.

“The Leadership St. Johns program will open your eyes to the value of all of the integral moving parts that make St. Johns County what it is,” said 2015 graduate, Charlene Beymer.

The program is designed to introduce to each other the leaders, organizations and entities that impact our quality of life individually and collaboratively.

“It prepares you to be a more forward thinking leader and improves your understanding of the impact that important decisions can have on the community,” Beymer, who is employed by Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, said.

To participate and graduate from the program, candidates must complete an application process. Participants must adhere to an attendance requirement. Over nine months, participants will be required to attend the retreat and the majority of the subject specific program days.

“Leadership St. Johns has changed the way I think in my business and life,” said Michael Scine, of Scine & Scine, CPAs. “The exposure to various aspects of St. Johns County will stay with me for the rest of my professional life. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made in life and business. I’m very proud to be a part of this community and to have learned all about it.”

Interested professionals can apply online or learn more by visiting www.sjcchamber.com/LSJ. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, September 15, 2015. To find out more about the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce visit www.sjcchamber.com or call 904.829.5681.

Photo Caption: Leadership Class of 2015 Graduates.
Front Row, Left to Right: Donald Jones of CycleHere Media, Melissa Nelson of United Way, Danielle French of St. Johns County School District, Brendan Flores of Wells Fargo, Delinda Fogel of St. Augustine Media/St. Augustine Record, Kelly Green of Peace Love Home, Declan Reiley of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce. Middle Row, Left to Right: Larry Durden of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Charlene Beymer of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Reese Henderson of Gray Robinson, Christine LeClaire of Vystar Credit Union, Ashley Casey of Brightway Insurance, Pat Kane of Pop-A-Lock, Michael Ryan of St. Johns County. Back Row, Left to Right: Michael Scine of Scine & Scine, Jim Bush of FPL, Roger Carter of Flagler Hospital, Mark Nighbor of Advanced Disposal, Jamie Seim of Wells Fargo Advisors, Scott Schiller of Reunion Bank, Marty Lewis of Money Pages. (Not pictured: Bryan Mahoney of Northrop Grumman Corporation).