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Leadership St. Pete (LSP), the premier leadership program of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, announces the selection of the Executive and Planning Committees for the Class of 2027. Since 1970, LSP has graduated more than 1,600 alumni in support of its mission to identify, recruit, and develop leaders who represent the diversity of our local community.

The 2027 LSP Executive Committee includes:

  • LSP Chair: Allison Nall, Eckerd College, LSP Class of 2022
  • LSP Chair-Elect: Mustafa Lakadawala, Clarke Realty, LSP Class of 2024
  • LSP Immediate Past Chair: Debbie Viveiros, The Bank of Tampa, LSP Class of 2020
  • LSP Alumni Association President: Jamie Van Cuyk, Growing Your Team, LSP Class of 2022
  • St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce: Chris Steinocher, President & CEO

To serve on the LSP Planning Committee, candidates must be graduates of Leadership St. Pete and must submit a written application. The Planning Committee is selected based on the program’s needs for the upcoming year. Those selected to serve must be active members of both the LSP Alumni Association and the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Planning Committee members for the Class of 2027 include:

  • Kelly Abanda, Better Brain Project, LSP Class of 2025
  • Bari Becker, Orlando Health, LSP Class of 2022
  • Latorra Bowles, The Deuces Live, Inc., LSP Class of 2025
  • Kristen Brauer, Healing Hands for Pets, LSP Class of 2023
  • Joy Brownworth, Studio+, LSP Class of 2025
  • Brett Ciskoski, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, LSP Class of 2026
  • Lauren Colson, Colson Strategies, LSP Class of 2024
  • Heather Cook, Made Possible Personal Training, LSP Class of 2026
  • Anne Core, Stetson Law, LSP Class of 2023
  • Chevonne Cottle-King, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, LSP Class of 2024
  • Matthew Dieter, Retired, LSP Class of 2025
  • Tina Fischer, Collaborative Labs at SPC, LSP Class of 2004
  • Jose A. Gomez, PBK Architecture, LSP Class of 2022
  • Edwin Gonzalez, Suncoast Credit Union, LSP Class of 2025
  • Audrey Grounds, Caledon Concepts, LSP Class of 2017
  • Sarah Heibein, Shorecrest Preparatory School, LSP Class of 2024
  • Amelia James, Hancock Whitney Bank, LSP Class of 2024
  • Dallas Keeney, Raymond James, LSP Class of 2025
  • Kirby Kelleher, Ellie Mental Health, LSP Class of 2025
  • Megan Kramer, Eckerd College, LSP Class of 2002
  • Jeni La Paglia, The Bank of Tampa, LSP Class of 2024
  • Cody Lance, St. Petersburg Police Department, LSP Class of 2022
  • Jamie McClendon, Facetime Beauty Lounge, LSP Class of 2025
  • Sophia Moe, Eckerd College, LSP Class of 2026
  • Lauren Moon, Raymond James, LSP Class of 2025
  • Nicole Morgan, Raymond James, LSP Class of 2026
  • Lindsay Petty Wattam, Pyper, Inc. Branding & Marketing, LSP Class of 2017
  • Brian Plexico, Tampa Bay Rays, LSP Class of 2020
  • Roger Ross, Arts Center Association, LSP Class of 2021
  • Lindsay Runk, Suncoast Credit Union, LSP Class of 2026
  • Peveeta Samuel, Duke Energy, LSP Class of 2025 
  • Nic Saner, Raymond James, LSP Class of 2024
  • Frank Sepcic, PBK Architecture, LSP Class of 2020
  • Gage Smith, Smith Fence Company, LSP Class of 2025
  • Tori Smith, The Welcome Standard, LSP Class of 2026
  • Rachel Snyder, The Dali Museum, LSP Class of 2025
  • Laura Spencer, Miss Crit, LLC, LSP Class of 2026
  • Lynne Stamey, Retired, LSP Class of 2019
  • Whisper Wiseman, Power Design, LSP Class of 2026
  • Daniel Wood, University of South Florida, LSP Class of 2025

Leadership St. Pete Class of 2027 applications are now open and are due Monday, September 28, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The LSP recruiting mission is to gather a dynamic group of current and emerging leaders who reflect the vibrant diversity of St. Pete and are eager to learn and serve. 

Several information sessions and a recruitment social are remaining to answer questions about the application process and the program. The remaining dates and times for these events are:

  • August 18 – Info Session 5:30-6:30pm @ Enoch Davis Center
  • August 20 – Info Session 5:30-6:30pm @ Power Design Inc Campus
  • August 27 – Info Session 8:30-9:30am @ St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce
  • August 31 – Info Session 5:30-6:30pm @ SPC Gibbs – Student Success Conference Center
  • September 17 – Info Session 5:30-6:30 p.m. @ SPC Downtown Campus

Additionally, the Planning Committee will be hosting a Recruitment Social September 24 at Bayboro Brewing Co. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for interested candidates to meet with alumni and learn more about the program in a more casual setting. 

“On behalf of the Planning Committee, I am thrilled to see what the Class of 2027 will bring to the Leadership St. Pete program. Our city continues to evolve, and year after year we work to build a class that represents and reflects this special place. Each LSP class has its own personality, and every member of the class will leave a lasting legacy in St. Pete through the Community Project, Retreats, Educational Seminars and the bonds that are cemented over the course of the six months we’re all together. At the end of the program, everyone involved in LSP, including all of us on the Planning Committee, walks away having learned something new about ourselves and the city. This program’s ability to deepen knowledge and connections is unmatched. We look forward to recruiting and seating the Class of 2027 and selecting our Community Project Beneficiary,” said Allison Nall, Chair of the LSP Class of 2027.

Applications will be reviewed anonymously by the Selection Committee and Executive Committee, and the top 50 applicants will be invited for interviews in late October.

“Leadership St. Pete has always been about investing in the people who will shape what comes next for our community. For more than 50 years, LSP has brought together leaders who care deeply about St. Pete, and we can’t wait to see the impact the Class of 2027 will make,” said Chris Steinocher, President & CEO of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

This year’s current patron sponsors are Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, and Suncoast Credit Union.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, nominate a candidate, sign up for more information, apply for the Class of 2027, or apply to be the Community Project Beneficiary, visit leadershipstpete.com.

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