The Leadership Macon Class of 2026 officially began their journey with the annual class retreat, marking the first time this group came together as a cohort. Held over two days, the retreat set the tone for the year ahead by focusing on relationship-building, leadership development, and a shared commitment to Macon and Bibb County.
The retreat experience gave class members the opportunity to meet one another, begin building trust, and step into the expectations of the program. Through interactive sessions, team-based activities, and meaningful conversation, participants started forming the connections that will carry them through the year.
This year’s retreat was thoughtfully programmed alongside Leadership Macon Retreat Advisors Sarah Schanck, Carrie Ingoldsby, and Charity Lucas King, whose leadership and experience helped guide the class through its first official program milestone. Their involvement ensured a retreat experience that balanced structure, reflection, and engagement while creating space for the class to connect authentically.
As Leadership Macon continues its mission to develop informed, connected, and engaged leaders, the retreat serves as an important foundation. The Class of 2026 brings together professionals from across industries and sectors, united by a desire to learn more about the community they serve and to contribute meaningfully to its future.
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Leadership Macon Class of 2026
Jarvis T. Adside, Sr. | Arise Nation Church & Cirrus Academy Charter School
Tumaini Affull-Cornett | Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Robbie Ballard | Placemaker LLC
Natalie Bouyett | Macon Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund
Tina Byron | Atlanta Postal / Center Parc Credit Union
Kamyla Carr | Cox Communication
Caroline Childs | Emory Healthcare
Natasha Christian | Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED
Anna Dejdar | Stratford Academy
Adil Elkhiyari | Qalam wa Lawh
Bo Elliott | The Summit Group
Richard Frazier | Theatre Macon
Mia Geiger | River Edge Behavioral Health
Khaia Gibson | Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority
Brenda Goolsby | Georgia Industrial Children’s Home (Twin Cedars Youth and Family Services, Inc.)
Jake Grisamore | Mount de Sales Academy
Jenny Howell | Fickling & Company
Meagan Hurley | Mercer University School of Law
Destini Johnson | Specialized Information Environments, Inc. (Spinen)
Micah Johnston | The Macon Melody
Anna Kersey-Weckstein | Macon-Bibb County Attorney’s Office
Ashleigh Lee | 551 Hospitality / Brasserie Circa
Will Marshall | Murphey, Taylor & Ellis Commercial Real Estate
Sue Marzano | Unified Defense / Truss US
Alex Mason | Greater Macon Chamber
Robert Minor | Tri-County EMC
Chris Miranda | James Bates Brannan Groover
Brandie Mock | St. Joseph’s Catholic School
LuAnn Osteen | Wesley Glen Ministries, Inc.
Margaret Peth | Macon-Bibb County
Kathryn Rhodes | Community Foundation of Central Georgia
Kamerio Riggins | River Edge Behavioral Health
Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis | Middle Georgia State University, Center for Middle Georgia Studies
Onica Schmidt | Mercer University Office of General Counsel
Heather Scroggins Sementilli | MidSouth Community FCU
Cater Starling | Gilmer Warehouse
Kelly Tanner | All-State Electrical Contractors, LLC
Alex Tinsley | Sheridan Construction
Katherine Welker | Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative
Emily Wilson | Macon-Bibb County
Alex Wood | Visit Macon
Leadership Macon Advisory Board
It is our pleasure to announce the 2026 Leadership Macon Advisory Board. This talented group of alumni will help shape the experience of the incoming Class of 2026 and continue the program’s tradition of thoughtful, community-rooted leadership development.
Throughout the year, advisory board members will design engaging class days, help welcome and support the new class, and strengthen connections across the Leadership Macon alumni community. Drawing on their own experiences, relationships, and creativity, they play a key role in bringing the program’s learning to life and ensuring each class year builds on the last.
We are proud to work with this committed group of alumni whose service, insight, and passion help prepare the next generation of leaders to make a meaningful impact in Macon.
Chair
Alison Bender ’18
Legacy Advisor
Jake Hall ’18
Retreat
Sarah Schanck ’22
Charity Lucas King ’23
Carrie Ingoldsby ’15
Healthcare
Joy Moten-Thomas ’09
Amanda Greechan ’25
Housing
Greta O’Dell ’19
Tourism, Arts & Culture
Kaitlynn Kressin ’20/21
Emily Hopkins ’22
Agriculture
Tray Roquemore ’25
Gary Wilson ’25
Economic Development
Wimberly Treadwell ’87
Keith Moffett ’03
Education
Mary Roberts ’24
Eric Bush ’25
Local Government
Edna Adams ’23
Weston Stroud ’22
Alumni Programs
Kaye Hlavaty ’91
Ian McNeal ’25
