Hamilton County Leadership Academy announces Class of 2025

The Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) has selected 35 individuals who reside or work in Hamilton County to participate in its 10-month community leadership program.

“There is such excitement each year as the buzz begins on who will be a part of the next cohort,” HCLA Executive Director Diana Coyle said. “HCLA leadership is thrilled to welcome this phenomenal group into our legacy. We can’t wait to see their competency and connections grow as they interact with one another, Dean Megan Wiles, class speakers, and community partners.”

HCLA welcomes the Class of 2025 into the fold of HCLA’s more than 30-year legacy in Hamilton County:

• Gabe Amick | Hamilton County Sports Authority
• McKenzie Barbknecht | Duke Energy
• Kari Berger | Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
• Renee Butts | Carmel Fire Department
• Jeremy Coons | Edward Jones
• Heather Fisher | ThriveVista
• Marc Griffith | The Veridus Group Inc.
• Scott Hazel | Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office & Dedicated Shield
• James Hellmann | City of Noblesville
• Matt Husband | State Farm Insurance
• Joshua Icenogle | Gaylor Electric
• Rachel Kartz | Ivy Tech Community College – Hamilton County Campus
• Alicia Klingerman | Family Promise of Hamilton County
• Ashley Knott | Westfield Washington Schools & Westfield Education Foundation
• Steve Latour | The Farmers Bank
• Melissa Lawson | Citizens Energy Group
• Chandler Lawson Flynn | Church Church Hittle + Antrim
• Michele Leach | Moisture Management
• Thomas McClelland | CarDon & Associates
• Dustin Mikesell | Riverview Health
• Jessica Minor | accessABILITY
• Molly Mrozowski | Hamilton East Public Library
• Amanda Mumphrey | Bondry Consulting
• Beth Myers | Delaware Township
• Ashanti Ordone | Gifted & Talented Academy Inc.
• Catherine Pallotta | American Structurepoint
• Bob Rice | Hamilton Southeastern Schools
• Todd Roberts | Beck’s Hybrids
• Michelle Schmidt | Noblesville Youth Assistance
• Justin Schuhmacher | Indiana Estate & Elder Law
• Hadleigh Smith | Invest Hamilton County
• Danielle Stiles-Polk | Hamilton County Community Foundation
• Pooja Thakkar | Bankable, Powered by Flagship
• Sloane Thompson | Recovery Cafe Hamilton County
• Jeff Worrell | City of Carmel

Each year, HCLA selects participants through a highly competitive application process. Class members are selected based on their community engagement, desire to learn and grow through the HCLA program, passion for making an impact through leading and serving in Hamilton County, and unique perspectives and knowledge they will bring to the learning environment.

Earlier this year, HCLA announced that Megan Wiles would serve HCLA as the Class of 2025 Dean. HCLA will kick off its Class of 2025 cohort experience in mid-August with a two-day opening retreat.

About HCLA
Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) unites, inspires, and empowers confident leaders from varied industries to support Hamilton County. The 10-month program provides those who work or live in Hamilton County with unique access to knowledge, community leaders, and local organizations. HCLA graduates gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the county; create meaningful, life-long connections with their peers, HCLA alumni, and community leaders; and are inspired and empowered to drive and amplify community impact. Learn more at hcla.net.