OUR MISSION

HLAA exists to support past, present, and future leaders of Hancock County.

Since 1985, over 1,000 area leaders have graduated from this annual program, representing over 300 area businesses and/or service organizations.
​The Hancock Leadership program is designed to develop and cultivate all people with a passion to serve our community through a dynamic learning experience that encourages self-discovery, fosters relationships and inspires stewardship. The Hancock Leadership program is a nationally recognized nine-month seminar program that meets one day a month to explore and learn more about the core of our community.

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Class Projects

Class Project from Hancock Leadership class of 2019

Class Project from Hancock Leadership class of 2018
Hidden in Plain Sight

Class Project from Hancock Leadership class of 2017
​Buddy Benches for Hancock Co. Schools

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Hancock Leadership Alumni Board of Directors 
takes pride in their work overseeing the various events & committees that serve our community.

PRESIDENT

Teresa White

VICE-PRESIDENT

Sarah Crisp

SECRETARY

Dawn Bell

TREASURER

Nicole Wagner

Board of Directors:
Teresa White, Sarah Crisp, Dawn Bell, Nicole Wagner, Abby Hartman, Chelsea Steinman, Dionne Neubauer, Eric Ferguson, Heather Clow, Jessica Halsey, Kristen Johnson, Melissa LaRocco, Ron Knopf, Sue Lehman, Tracy Kennedy, Sean Farmer, Kellie Bibler, Lori Sturgill, Drew Devore

Welcome NEW Board Members:

Members who joined the board from the graduating class of 2019

Drew Devore

​Drew DeVore, Funeral Director with the Hanneman Funeral Homes, I'm married to Crystal and have two daughters, Sophia and Madeline. I am a member of the St. Andrew's Untied Methodist Church, Findlay F & AM #227, Past President of the McComb Rotary Club, Findlay Kiwanis Club , part of the Chamber Ambassadors, volunteer with the McFab program through the McComb School District and enjoyed playing golf and an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan. 

Lori Sturgill

​Lori Sturgill is a Legal Assistant at the Hancock County Prosecutor's Office, a position she has held since 2012. Born and raised in Findlay and a graduate of Findlay High School, Lori has a passion to help the less fortunate. Her current community involvement includes serving as the Vice President of the Hancock County Soroptimist Club and is a Youth leader at College First Church of God. Lori is married and has 3 sons, 1 daughter, 1 foster-daughter and 2 grandchildren that she absolutely adores. 

Kellie Bibler

Kellie Bibler has worked in the radio, healthcare, education, cellular, HR/staffing and IT industries.  Her specialties are Sales and Marketing.   Currently, she is a Client Executive with CentraComm and co-owner of Golden Pear Voice and Image.
In our community, Kellie serves on the boards of Hancock Literacy, Arts in Education through the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, The Findlay Trojan Club-Treasurer and now HLAA.  She volunteers with the Fort Findlay Playhouse, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church and the Chamber Red Coats.  

2019 HLAA AWARD WINNERS

OUTSTANDING
​SERVICE 

An alumnus who has provided specific personal and/or professional leadership service which has significantly contributed to the advancement of the Hancock Leadership Program and the Alumni Association

Beth Kroetz

Past Recipients Michael Momany ('00), Susan Robert ('01), Jeff Schumaker ('02), Sally Siferd ('03), Linda DeArment ('04), Todd James ('05), George Privateer ('06), Tom Ross ('07), Dee Dee Spraw ('08), Brian Treece ('09), Nichole Coleman ('10), Julie Brown ('11), Chuck Clapper ('12), Jason Parkins ('13), Marie Swaisgood ('14), Mark Barnes ('15), Christy West (16), Ron Knopf (17), Melissa LaRocco (18), Beth Kroetz (19)

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

An alumnus who has provided specific personal and/or professional leadership service which has significantly benefited our local community or the state.

Anne Stapley

Past Recipients: Kathryn Kelly ('00), Maria Cruz Lucio ('01), George McAfee ('02), Nina Parker ('03), Carol Dale Joseph ('04), Kim Stumpp ('05), Paul Craun ('06), Jennifer Bookwalter ('07), Gary Wilson ('08), John Urbanski ('09), Kimberly Bash ('10), Kim Switzer ('11), Ann Moore ('12), Kristen Johnson ('13), Beth Kroetz ('14), Cindy Bregel ('15), Ron Rooker (16), Jerry Greer (17),  Jeff Winkle (18), ​Anne Stapley (19)

DISTINGUISHED 
​LEADERSHIP

This award recognizes exceptional community leadership graduates.  Recipients are men and women who are HL alums, and have made significant and notable contributions for the betterment of their communities.

Precia Stuby

Past Recipients: Tim Brugeman ('88), Jeannine Clark ('89), Deb Arce ('90), Jeri Bjorling ('91), Tom Adams ('92), Anne Risser ('93), Steve Wolfrom ('94), Phyl Barger ('95), Marty Rothey ('96), Kathleen Brubaker ('97), John Motter ('98), Tom Joseph ('99), Sherri Brumbaugh ('00), Duane Jebbett ('01), Michael Momany ('02), Dick Schaefer ('03), Suzie Tooman ('04), Maile Doyle ('05), Rod Winkle ('06), Barb Brahm ('07), Jen Bookwalter ('08), Linda DeArment ('09), Kim Stumpp ('10), Rod Walton ('11), John Urbanski ('12), Mark Miller ('13), Deb Wickerham ('14), Chuck Stumpp ('15), Carol Dale-Joseph (16), Kristen Johnson (17), Gary Wilson (18), Precia Stuby(19)