The Abilene Chamber is excited to announce the selection of 35 community leaders who will participate in the Leadership Abilene Class of 2027. This class represents a diverse group of companies and industries and were selected through a rigorous, competitive application process based on their proven leadership potential within their organization and community.
The Leadership Abilene program is truly one-of-a-kind, gathering a committed group of leaders each year to participate in an intense nine-month professional leadership training focused on the challenges and opportunities facing the region with the goal of improving the quality of life for all people.
Leadership Abilene curriculum is designed to help class members foster a greater understanding of issues most important to the Big Country through class days focused on education and workforce, public policy, economic mobility, health care, and more.
The members of the Leadership Abilene Class of 2027 are:
Ethan Bailey, Chick-fil-A Southwest Drive
Reagan Berry, Wylie Independent School District
Cody Brock, Arrow Ford
RJ Calvo, Hendrick Health
Kensi Chowning, Big Country Title
Braden Crow, Beltway Church
Jesse Davis, First Financial Trust
Mandy Dixon, expRealty
Courtney Eden, ASM Global - Abilene Convention Center
Jason Ellis, ACU Police Department
Amanda Elston, Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas
Marco Jimenez, True Grit Physical Therapy
Brandon Hansen, Hawk Painting
Marshal Head, Rentech Boiler Systems
Jase Higgins, Jacob & Martin
Michael Gutierrez, Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Eddie Lackey, Massage Heights Body + Face
Russell Liles, Elite Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery
Denise Mattie, McMurry University
Cole Massey, Blake Fulenwider CDJ
Logan Mejia, Dyess AFB
Joshua New, Abilene Police Department
Barbara Richert, Community Foundation of Abilene
Kenzie Rice, Clear Fork Bank
Rachel Rickel, McMahon Surovik & Suttle, P.C.
Kimberly Scarborough, West Texas Rehabilitation Center
Alessa Goldsmith, Abilene Chamber of Commerce
Jenni Trietsch, Paramount Abilene
Kailey Valdez, Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jordan Van Hoff, First Watch Credit Union
Alexa Vannatta, First Financial Bank
Allison Wesson, New Horizons
Crissy Ward, Sadie Grace Farms
Kevan Williams, Dyess AFB
Nick Williamson, Abilene Philharmonic