TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM / 1
FRIDAY, June 2, 2023
FOCUS ON
BUSINESS
Leading with Excellence: 2023 LT Distinguished Alumni & LT Class of 2023 Commemorated Temple Chamber Staff
JUNE 2023 BUSINESS LINK LUNCH Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by: Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center
Leadership Temple Class of 2023 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Thursday, June 15 2023 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Sponsored by: Smile Doctors Braces
SMALL BUSINESS CONNECT SEMINAR Tuesday, June 27, 2023 7:00 - 8:30 am Hilton Garden Inn
TempleChamber.com
The Leadership Temple Alumni & Graduation Banquet held on May 23, at the Hilton Garden Inn-Temple was filled with celebration and recognition. Business and community leaders gathered to honor the achievements of both the Leadership Temple Class of 2023 and the recipient of the 2023 Leadership Temple Distinguished Alumni award, Gary Schmidt. The fifteen professionals comprising the Leadership Temple Class of 2023 were commended for their unwavering commitment and dedication throughout the intensive nine-month program. Their remarkable journey of community leadership, professional development, and personal growth was a testament to their passion and drive. Led by the capable leadership of Camryn Bintz, Class President, and David Shine, Curriculum Chair, these graduates have emerged as future leaders poised to make a lasting impact in the community. The graduates of the Class of 2023 are: Amanda Alvarado | First Community Title Brooke Barron | Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier Jodi Brazeal | Magnolia Realty Temple-Belton Amanda Carlson | Temple Economic Development Corp. Jeffrey Clark | City of Temple – Police Department Kevin Craven | Baylor Scott & White Health
Jentry Davis | Temple Area Builders Association Annette Farmer | Boys & Girls Club of Central Texas Tanner Johnson | Central National Bank Christine Leal | City of Temple – Performance Excellence Ben Lopez | Workforce Solutions of Central Texas Megan Mondrik | Garcia Architects Cassidy Revis | Wildflower Country Club Caleb Smith | First United Bank & Trust Bryson Soden | Walmart Distribution Center #6083
The banquet provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to network and engage with the Class of 2023. Guests were also presented with a report on the Class's Action Team project, highlighting the practical application of their newfound knowledge in addressing real-world challenges. Amidst the festivities, the event reached a pinnacle as Gary Schmidt, an exceptional alumnus of the Leadership Temple program, was honored as the 2023 Leadership Temple Distinguished Alumni. This esteemed recognition celebrates Schmidt's outstanding professional accomplishments, remarkable service to the community, extraordinary leadership qualities, and enduring impact on Temple. continued on pg. 2