At some point in our lives, we each are given an opportunity to step into the role of a leader. Whether through a family function, a school activity, a work project, or organizing a community event, we quickly learn what leadership entails and the important role real leaders can play in getting things accomplished.
The 11 graduates of the 2025 class of Leadership Ohio Valley have picked up similar experience over the last few months as they planned and attended their various sessions, volunteered their time toward a variety of causes, and organized a project in service to the community. Through it all, they learned more about the Ohio Valley, and themselves, while building relationships that will last a lifetime.
We take this time to congratulate the graduating members of the Class of 2025: Jennifer O'Neill, Dawn Smith, Heather Southern, Elizabeth Smith, Lettie Muynila, Lavonnia Montgomery, Danielle Stroud, Ira Aracich, Nathaniel Kurty, Kevan Brown, and Clark Miller.
We hope your experiences showed you some of the opportunities available to take on leadership roles within your community, whether it be membership in a civic organization, the potential to seek elected office, volunteering with your local non-profit or a youth sports organization, or the inspiration to contribute toward the beautification of your neighborhood.
We also hope your employers take note and realize these experiences have prepared you to take on greater roles in the future.
The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce has organized this program for more three decades, offering these opportunities to hundreds of men and women in the area business community. The Class of 2025 is the latest group, and we can't wait to see where the journey of leadership and community involvement takes each of you as you take your next step forward.