Westmoreland Staff Members Complete Leadership Westmoreland Program
May 30, 2023Westmoreland’s Dr. Byron Kohut, Dean/School of Technology, and Keri Bailey, Director/Event Services, were each awarded a certificate of completion at the Leadership Westmoreland graduation ceremony held on May 18 at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg.
Sponsored by the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Westmoreland is a 9-month, tuition-based program open to individuals living or working in Westmoreland County. Its mission is to empower individuals to learn, grow and lead. In monthly, full-day sessions that include site visits and dialogue with key decision makers, participants learn how the county operates, acquire insight into decision making and gain access to vital resources. Over 50 guest presenters participated in the Program, sharing their knowledge and expertise.
Mike Storms, Chairman of the Chamber’s Leadership Westmoreland Committee and representative of Torchbearer Sponsor, Elliott Group said, “The presenters, the leadership experiences, and the camaraderie within the group all help to ensure the participants are ready for future county leadership roles and advancement opportunities within their own organizations.”
Westmoreland County Community College President, Dr. Tuesday Stanley added, “The college is proud to participate in this program each year. Investing in the growth and development of our employees makes a positive impact internally and then further ripples out into the communities we serve.”
More information about the Leadership Westmorland program can be obtained by contacting Grace Markum, Facilitator, at leadership@westmoreland.com or by calling 814.659.7144.