Leadership Collier welcomes Class of 2027

The Leadership Collier Foundation, an affiliate of the Greater Naples Chamber, is excited to announce the Leadership Collier Class of 2027. Community members, Leadership Collier alumni, friends and colleagues are invited to help welcome the new class during a kickoff celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The event begins at 5 p.m. at The Naples Players, 701 Fifth Avenue South.  

“I’m thrilled to welcome our Leadership Collier Class of 2027,” said Kristina Park, president and CEO of the Greater Naples Chamber. “Leadership Collier brings together people who care deeply about our community and gives them the opportunity to broaden their understanding of Collier County. Throughout the program, class members build lasting relationships, gain new perspectives and strengthen their ability to make an impact in the community. ”

Established by the Greater Naples Chamber in 1988, Leadership Collier develops informed and engaged community leaders. Each year, approximately 50 professionals are selected to participate in full-day sessions focused on key areas including local government, education, economic development, agriculture, health care, arts and culture, public safety, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Following graduation, alumni are invited to join the LCF Alumni Association and are encouraged to remain active in civic and professional issues and help address challenges facing the community.   

Tickets for the Leadership Collier Class of 2027 kick-off celebration are now available and are $35 if purchased before Friday, Sept. 18. Tickets purchased after Sept. 18 are $50 and at the event are $60. The Leadership Collier Class of 2027 kick-off event is sponsored by Tillman Fiber.

The Leadership Collier Class of 2027 members are:

Jacquelyn Allen , Bonaquist | Allen Law

Rochelle Alley, Big Orange Splot, LLC

Shaina Anderson LMHC-QS, Project HELP, Inc.

Rachel Applegate, Gulfshore Playhouse

Scott Blackburn, Benson Blackburn, an Alera Group Agency, LLC

Alexander Brao, Alexander Brao, DDS

Michael Carpentier, Community School of Naples

Antonello Castaldi, Healthcare Network

Erin Coakley, Bank of America Private Bank

Dr. Rachel Dawes, Collier County Public Schools

Julien Devisse, P.E., Gulfshore Marine Construction

Albert Doria, Jr., Gulf Coast Insurance

Ashley Duelks, The Voltage Group

Keith Embree, Raymond James

Bradley Fagan, Naples Airport Authority

Phillip Fazio, The Naples Players

Shereen Ghandour, Inn on Fifth

Corey Grant, Moran Wealth Management

Sabsina Karimi, Office of the State Attorney - Twentieth Judicial Circuit

Alyssa Kasiewicz, Golisano Children's Hospital – Lee Health

Jim Kenney, Suntide Commercial Realty

Sue Kisiday, SmartWays Marketing Group

Nick Knight, The Baldwin Group

Dawn Kolderman, Avow Hospice

Anat Kuperman, Sand Dollar Shelling and Boat Tours

Katy Kurili, Moorings Park

Johnny Limbaugh, Rycon Construction, Inc.

Jonathon Little, Collier Mosquito Control District

Keri Looker, Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.

Casey Marinelli, Peak Nine Capital Advisors, LLC

Kristen Etzel McDougal, McDougal Solutions

Jax Metcalf, Arthrex, Inc.

Nicole Mihelich, FineMark Bank & Trust, a Division of Commerce Bank

Ellie Ramirez, Guadalupe Center

Dr. Chris Raphael DNP, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, CCRN, NCH Healthcare System

Ashlynn Reeder, HBK CPAs & Consultants

Krista Risch, Collier County Clerk of Courts

Jeffrey Robinson, 1834, A Division of Old National Bank

Tim Schlief, Peninsula Pipe Solutions

Lauren Seymour, Physicians Regional Healthcare System

TJ Snopkowski, Friends of Rookery Bay

Trevis Steadman, Gulf Coast International Properties

Alice Weger, Collier County Sheriff's Office

Lisamarie Winslow, Keiser University, Naples