Chamber Programs: Leadership Lufkin
To apply for membership to Leadership Lufkin, please complete the application form and turn it in to Susie Cardwell at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce at 1615 S. Chestnut prior to the June 1st deadline.
Requirements: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and are required to either reside or work in Angelina County. Tuition for the program is $975, which covers costs of some meals and transportation, training materials and speakers.
The Program: Leadership Lufkin is a nine-month program designed to identify and educate the existing and potential leaders of Lufkin and Angelina County. It consists of day-long sessions targeted at orienting the class to particular aspects of the community, such as the health care, social services, local/county/state government, education, economic development, and quality of life in Angelina County. The program also includes classroom-style leadership skills training.
The program requires participation in a two-day opening retreat with a ropes course, a two-day or three-day stay in Austin to study state government, and two-day participation at the annual Angelina County Science & Tech Fair. The class is also required to attend a City Council Meeting, an Angelina County school board meeting, a County Commissioner's meeting, and a Lufkin Police Department Ride-Along. The program, which is strongly supported by the community, allows class members to become acquainted with volunteer opportunities and needs in their Chamber and in their community.
Tentative Schedule of Events and Sessions. (These dates are subject to change.)
Leadership Lufkin Class of 2009-2010
| Amanda Anderson | Angelina Beautiful/Clean |
| Art Bullock | First Bank & Trust East Texas |
| A.J. Goff | Axley & Rode, LLP |
| Ronnie Herrington | Axley & Rode, LLP |
| Jon Hill | Angelina County & Cities Health District |
| Bobbie Hood | Terracon Consultants, Inc. |
| Dan Jacobs | Woodland Heights Medical Center |
| Ken Jones | Goodwin-Lasiter, Inc. |
| Maria Kassabaum | Workforce Solutions |
| Darlene Kee | Consolidated Communications |
| Jessica Knight | Abeldt’s Gaslight Pharmacy |
| Mike Love | Mike Love & Associates |
| Caleb McCusker | Harmony Products |
| Selena Mitchell | Alexander, Lankford & Hiers, Inc. |
| Rebecca Osborn | Law Offices of Robert G. Osborn |
| Armando Salas | Lufkin Industries, Inc. |
| Josh Smith | Administrative Consulting/Texas ISD.com |
| Kevin Smith | Service Master |
| Debbie Squyres | Zeleskey Law Firm, PLLC |
| Julie Walker | Chick-fil-A |
| Stephen Walker | Law Office of Stephen R. Walker |
| Steve White | Regions Bank |
By attending or participating in any Leadership Lufkin session or event, you are giving the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce permission to use any likeness or photography taken during such sessions or events for publicity purposes.



