Monroe Chamber's 36th Leadership Ouachita

Established in 1988 by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Ouachita aims to develop and empower emerging leaders in northeast Louisiana. The program seeks to transform the region into a premier place to live and do business. Since its inception, over 950 residents have graduated from the program. The 2024 class includes 42 participants from various organizations: Jasmine Belton, VCOM, Jake Branch, Louisiana National Bank, Eva Brown, City of Monroe, Josh Brown, Mid South Extrusion, Katelynn Brown, b1BANK, Leslie Caillouet, Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, Jamie Carroll, Merrill Lynch, Chad Chambers, Consolidated Grain & Barge, Molly Cummings, Haik Humble Eye Center, Cody Cupp, Ouachita Parish Assessor, Robert D'Avignon, LA Purchase Council, Boy Scouts of America, Amanda Dobson, Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit, Ashley Dowling, West Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Mackenzie Ernst, St. Francis Medical Center, Zia Gordon, Monroe City Schools – Wossman High School, Jake Hale, Steel Fabricators, Chris Hassell, Progressive Bank, Ashley Hendrix, Joe Gear Holdings, Alisha Holland-Lawson, McCann School of Business, Blaine Holloway, Lazenby & Associates, Angela Howard, Ochsner LSU Health Monroe, Kamryn Huggins, The Digital People, Alyssa Hughes, Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union, Corbin Legg, Servpro Monroe West Monroe, Andi Lindsey, Caldwell Bank and Trust, Scott Love, Graphic Packaging Plant 8011, Quint Martin, Heard, McElroy & Vestal, Jon McCartney, 318 Construction, Alexis Moore, Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit, Molly Norsworthy, Origin Bank, Rocky Pierce, Nettech, Megan Proffer, Monroe Overhead Doors, Chris Ramsey, The Center for Children & Families, Hampton Roane, Silas Simmons, Mallory Sanaie, Thrive Pediatric Therapy, Eric Talton, Ochsner LSU Health Monroe, Sara Tuma, Holyfield Construction, Hollis Walker, Discover Monroe West Monroe, Shannon Warren, Unitech Training Academy, Yolanda Washington, City of Monroe, Cheyenne Weaver, City of West Monroe, and Sam Winters, Monroe Housing Authority. The 9-month program begins with an opening retreat at Cypress Bend Resort in Many, Louisiana. This retreat includes basic leadership assessments and participation in SIMSOC, a simulated society. Monthly sessions continue through November and cover topics such as government advocacy, workforce development, and infrastructure. These sessions focus on aspects of the community where leadership is crucial for making an impact.

The title sponsor of the 2024 Leadership Ouachita Program is EPC - Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit. Additional sponsors include Alli Management Solutions, Drax, Ochsner LSU Health Monroe, City of Monroe, Creed & Creed, First Horizon Bank, Progressive Bank, KTVE/KARD, Stephens Media Group, and The Radio People.