Executive Leadership Program

Class VI will take place October 28-30, 2009 in Tallahassee

An exclusive, unique opportunity for new top executives to better grasp the state’s economic, political and civic dynamics, and to connect with other statewide decision makers.

Leadership Florida is pleased to announce a partnership with Florida Trend to produce the 2009 Florida Executive Leadership Program. This 36-hour program provides an exclusive and unique opportunity for top executives new to Florida to better understand the state’s economic, political and civic dynamics, and to connect with other statewide decision makers. Program content will include Florida demographics, history, trends, statewide economic and budget information, and interactive sessions with Florida’s top government leaders.

PURPOSE

To provide Florida’s CEOs/Top Decision-makers new to Florida, and those recently named to those positions of statewide responsibility, with:

Key information that will enhance their abilities to work effectively in Florida
The opportunity to meet and socialize with the state’s top governmental leaders
A connection with other top private and public sector leaders in informal settings
An in-depth understanding of decision-making channels in Florida’s economic, political and civic structures
A greater knowledge of and appreciation for the uniqueness of Florida, its business environment and culture

PROGRAM CONTENT

Florida demographics, history and trends
Florida economy and state budget information
Major issues facing Florida: economic growth, education, workforce issues, etc.
Leadership skills assessments and coaching
Interactive sessions with Florida’s top government leaders

Past Executive Program Participants:

Last Name:		Nickname:
Organization Name:		Exec Class:

Last Name	Nickname	Organization Name	Position	Exec Class

Atchison	Jim	Busch Entertainment Corporation	President & COO	Exec Class V
Barber	Chucha	The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science	Executive Director	Exec Class V
Biever	Angela	Raymond James Financial, Inc.	Chief Administrative Officer	Exec Class VI
Bowdoin	Paul	HDR Engineering, Inc.	Senior Vice President	Exec Class VI
Brostmeyer	Shirley	Florida Turbine Technologies	President	Exec Class VI
Butler	Craig	Veritas Medical Intelligence	President/CEO	Exec Class VI
Callihan	Margaret	SunTrust Bank	Chairman, President & CEO	Exec Class V
Cammack	John	Skanska	Executive Vice President	Exec Class VI
Cascio	John	Smart City	Chief Operating Officer	Exec Class VI
Cavanaugh	John	Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education	Chancellor	Exec Class IV
Clark	Bryan	Silver Bullet Technology	Chief Executive Officer	Exec Class V
Clark	John	Jacksonville Aviation Authority	Director, External Affairs	Exec Class III
Colas-Gervais	Sheri	Pernod Ricard USA	Director of Marketing, SE Division	Exec Class I
Connelly	Anthony	Walt Disney World	Senior Vice President & CFO	Exec Class VI
Cranor	John			Exec Class IV