2010 Leadership Training Council Leadership
Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair
Dale Sparks Deborah A. Hill Frank A. (Tony) Thomas
Council Member Council President Council Chairman
Federal Heights, Colorado Warrensville Heights, Ohio Savannah, Georgia
Leadership Training Council Purpose
The Principal Mission of the Leadership Training Council is to provide guidance and direction of the National League of Cities' Leadership Training Institute and to serve as a vehicle for the National League of Cities leadership positions.
The Leadership Training Council is essential to the overall guidance and direction of the Leadership Training Institute. Council members identify leadership development needs along with the professional trainers and recognized experts skilled in conducting the Leadership Training Institute seminars held in conjunction with the annual NLC Conferences. The Council provides guidance for all of the Leadership Training Seminars offered each year.
Leadership Training Council Membership
The Leadership Training Council consists of elected and appointed officials from across the United States. Council members, appointed by the President of the National League of Cities, serve a one-year term. The Leadership Training Council meets three times a year, at both of NLC's annual conferences and at the Annual Leadership Summit.
The Leadership Training Council also guides the program development of the annual Leadership Summit, various Regional Leadership Institute training programs, as well as the overall development and evaluation of all LTI seminar programs and events. Moreover, the Leadership Training Council continues to be instrumental in the advancement of the Certificate of Achievement in Leadership program for all NLC members.
Leadership Training Council Meetings in 2010
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday, March 15, 2010 - Congressional City Conference, Washington, DC
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday, September 23, 2010 - Leadership Summit, Philadelphia, PA
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thursday, December 2, 2010 - Congress of Cities Conference, Denver, CO
2010 Leadership Training Council Members
Chair: Dale Sparks, Council Member, Federal Heights, Colorado
Vice Chair: Deborah A. Hill, Council President, Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Vice Chair: Frank A. (Tony) Thomas, Council Chairman, Savannah, Georgia
Board Rep: Rap Hankins, Council Member, Trotwood, Ohio
Advisory Council Rep: Malcom (Chap) Chapman, Council President, Rapid City, South Dakota
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David Baker, Mayor, Kenmore, Washington
Brian Beasley, Vice Mayor, South Miami, Florida
Ricarda (Ricci) Bandkau, Mayor Pro Tem, Brighton, Michigan
Michael R. Blynn, Council Member, North Miami, Florida
Scott Brook, Mayor, Coral Springs, Florida
Carolyn Comitta, Mayor, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Bill Cook, Executive Director, City Council, Ogden, Utah
Bennie R. Crenshaw, Council Member, Selma, Alabama
Doug Echols, Mayor, Rock Hill, South Carolina
Joan Evans, Vice Mayor, Peoria, Arizona
Ron Gipson, Council Member, Everett, Washington
Roy Gold, Commissioner, Coral Springs, Florida
Mary Hamann-Roland, Mayor, Apple Valley, Minnesota
Jeanne Harris, Council Member, Vancouver, Washington
James C. Hunt, Council Member, Clarksburg, West Virginia
Edna B. Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem, Savannah, Georgia
Leon C. (Rusty) Johnson, Jr., Commissioner, Ocoee, Florida
Marilyn D. Krusas, Council Member, Gary, Indiana
James E. Leidlein, City Manager, Harper Woods, Michigan
Carlo L. Leone, Councilmember, Peoria, Arizona
H. Phil Lieberman, Council Member, Glendale, Arizona
Shelby L. Lowe, Councilmember, Riviera Beach, Florida
Joe Marine, Mayor, Mukilteo, Washington
N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager, Redlands, California
James E. Mitchell, Jr., Council Member, Charlotte, North Carolina
Debbie W. Quinn, Council Member, Fairhope, Alabama
Dave Rioux, Councilmember, Buckeye, Arizona
Michael Sandifer, Councilmember, Shawnee, Kansas
Gene C. Schulter, Alderman, Chicago, Illinois
Karl Skala, Councilmember, Columbia, Missouri
Barbara J. Staggs, Council Member, Trotwood, Ohio
C. Shane Wilbanks, Mayor Pro Tem, Grapevine, Texas
NLC Staff contacts:
Dwight Horkheimer (202) 626-3127
Crislyn Lumia (202) 626-3128
Sara Weiser (202) 626-3187