Tempe Leadership, a program of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, announced the upcoming 2016-2017 members of Class XXXII.
More than 34 individuals who live and/or work in Tempe applied to be a part of the long-standing leadership program. An executive committee of seven current Tempe Leadership Board of Directors members interviewed each candidate and determined a diverse class of 22 individuals who will engage and learn about the City of Tempe.
Class XXXII members include:
- Marni Anbar, Kyrene School District
- Gina Apsey, SRP
- Andres Barraza, Barraza Trade Company
- Ronald Boyd, SRP
- Anthony Contente-Cumono, Udall Shumway PLC
- Michael D’Elena, HomeSmart
- Hanan Elsaad, Banner Health
- Sonia Filan, Mesa Community College
- Meryl Griesedieck, Valley of the Sun United Way
- Julie Hettermann, Self Employed
- Wydale Holmes, City of Tempe
- John Kissinger, Kimley-Horn & Associates
- Brian Lee, Landings Credit Union
- Mandel McDonnell, Architekton
- Susan Nagi, Our Town – The Valley
- William Ottinger, Cox Media
- Jay Robinette, General Dynamics
- Preston Swan, ASU
- Anita Tarango, ASU
- T Alan Thompson, SRP
- Errin Webster, Dignity Health
- Lori Zurcher, HomeLife Professionals
Since 1985, more than 700 diverse, dedicated individuals have participated in the Tempe Leadership program. The program brings together like-minded individuals in the community to engage and challenge one another, learn more about the ins and outs of Tempe and make a difference in the Tempe community.
