LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Beginning in 2004, the Union County Chamber Leadership Institute (UCCLI) has offered countless professionals an experience of hands-on education and networking
The program has five main objectives:
- Exposure to key issues affecting residents and businesses in Union County
- Exposure to influential leaders in business and government in Union County
- Networking and building relationships with 25 professionals throughout the ten-month class
- Hands-on education and experiences through planning a class session and completing a quality-of-life research project
- Increase knowledge of leadership traits and identifying personal leadership styles

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do I need to live in Union County to participate?
A: One of the goals of the Leadership Institute is to raise leaders who will invest back into our community; therefore, all Leadership Students must live OR work in Union County and intend to remain so in the foreseeable future.
Q: Who should participate in the Leadership Institute?
A: Our desire is to build the capacities of 21st-century leaders. Leadership Students will greatly expand their knowledge and understanding of Union County and will learn how to utilize their leadership skills by getting involved in the community. Students will participate, in and organize, classes where you will learn more about your own leadership skills, as well as meet influential community leaders, learn about the government and school systems, and greatly expand your personal and professional networks.
Q: What if I have scheduling conflicts during some of the sessions? Should I still apply?
A: Absolutely! While attendance and participation are critically important, we also understand Leadership Students have commitments that may take priority throughout the 10-month program. Scheduling conflicts should be addressed with the Leadership Institute Selection Committee during the application process.
Q: What does the program cost?
A: The total cost of the Leadership Institute is $850 for Chamber members and $950 for non-chamber members. Checks are to be made payable to the Union County Chamber of Commerce, attn.: Leadership Institute and should be mailed to 227 E. 5th St., Marysville OH 43040. Full payment must be received by orientation in August.
PAST LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE GRADUATES
2022-2023 Class
Andres, Ellen Select Sires
Bennett, Maxwell Pathways Financial Credit Union
Chapman, Cole Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Claborn, Dan Scotts Miracle-Gro
Coffey, Robin Memorial Health
Fair, Sarah RE/MAX Revealty
Gaver, Ashley City of Marysville
Gummel, Jonathan Richwood Bank
Haavisto, Cindy Honda Federal Credit Union
Jindra, Jon Richwood Bank
Lemmon, Lauren Marysville Public Library
LoParo, Heidi Marysville Exempted Village School District
Matthews, Doug Union County Health Department
Nicol, Martin Union Rural Electric Cooperative
Osborne, Miranda Memorial Health
Phillips, Jane TruGreen
Riedel, Mary MartinCSI
Roebke, David Memorial Health
Smithey, Collin North Main Motors & Eda’s Italian Ice
Tackett, Joy Honda Federal Credit Union
Tomlin, Cole City of Marysville
Tracey, Valerie Memorial Health