Alumni

A Legacy of Community Impact Since 1979

Founded in 1979 by Charles Jay and Bob Hatcher through the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Macon began with a simple but powerful vision: bring together 25 emerging leaders from across Middle Georgia to build a stronger, more connected community.

Formally established as an association in 1984, Leadership Macon has welcomed a new class every year for over four decades. Today, it stands as one of the longest-running and most respected civic leadership programs in the state, with graduates actively shaping Macon-Bibb’s future across all sectors.

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With more than 1,500 alumni, Leadership Macon is a powerful network committed to shaping a more informed, engaged, and equitable future for Macon.

ALUMNI DUES & SCHOLARSHIP FUND

As a proud Leadership Macon alum, your contribution helps sustain this transformative program, keeping alumni connected and ensuring future leaders have the same opportunity to grow and serve our community.

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Advisory Board

Advisory Board Involvement

Applications to serve on the Advisory Board open in September each year. Leadership Macon alumni are encouraged to serve 1-year terms on the Advisory Board, which plays a key role in supports planning the class curriculum each year in partnership with Chamber staff. Advisory Board members work in 2-person teams to plan and lead a class day or special project. Serving on the board includes designing and executing the class day experience—from setting the theme and message to coordinating speakers, venues, and meals, as well as collaborating with Chamber staff, who assist with marketing, communications, vendor payments, and legacy info from previous years. Serving is a great way to give back, stay connected, and help shape the Leadership Macon experience for future classes.

Leadership Macon Advisory Board Members

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

Staff

J.R. Olive | VP of Operations
Rebekah Hollar | Programs & Marketing Manager

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Learn more about becoming a chamber investor. If you have any questions, please call us at 478-621-2000 or email us at [email protected] and we will contact you with all the details. We can’t wait to talk to you!