ELKINS — The Leadership Randolph Class of 2025 was announced Monday.

Leadership Randolph is a program of the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber that seeks to develop and prepare leaders to move Randolph County forward.

Officials said the Chamber received more applications for this year’s class than they did for the class of ’23 or ’24.

“That fact made the selection process difficult, but it also means a talented, diverse class will participate in this unique program,” a Chamber press release states.

“Leadership Randolph is a quality educational experience for a select group of individuals from Randolph County. The Class of 2025 has individuals with various backgrounds and many different professions. Their age range and backgrounds will also provide diverse perspectives as they learn and grow together as leaders ready to make a difference in our community,” said Lisa Wood, Chamber Executive Director and Coordinator of the Leadership Randolph program.

The members of the 2025 class include:

Carrie Allender, Chief Operations Officer, Davis Trust Company;

Savannah Carr Bodkin, Executive Assistant, Agency LMC;

Maria Bray, Heritage Program/Operations Manager, Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area;

Brandi Cunningham, System Manager of Patient Access, Davis Medical Center;

Robert “Rob” Tomas Ennis, Admissions Coordinator & Marketing Director, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs;

Samantha Fox, Owner, Fox Hops Brewery;

Christina “Chrissy” Hall, Community Engagement Coordinator, Davis Health System Foundation;

Sydney Hammond, Vice President of Social & Creative Services, WLD Strategies;

Sharell Harmon-Woodward, Owner, The Southern Kitchen WV;

Jennifer L. Morgan, Attorney, Busch, Zurbuch & Thompson, PLLC;

Chasity Pennington, Vice President & Controller, Citizens Bank of West Virginia;

Shanna Poe, Operations Assistant, City of Elkins;

Jennifer Riggleman, Director of Athletics, Davis & Elkins College;

Dustin Smith, Director of Project Development, Woodlands Development Group;

Wendall Wagler, Production Manager & Shop Foreman, Mountain State Structures.

Topics for the nine monthly sessions include Tourism, Economic Development, Housing, Healthcare, Education & Youth, Workforce & Hardwood Manufacturing, Government, Nonprofits & Volunteerism, and Agriculture. The program will conclude with a dinner and graduation ceremony in May 2025.

The Leadership Randolph program is managed by graduates of Leadership West Virginia residing in Randolph County, referred to as Leadership Randolph Ambassadors. Each session is facilitated by an ambassador or Chamber member with expertise in that session’s topic. Sessions include presentations, panel discussions, small group experiences, and, most importantly, field trips to various businesses and organizations across the county.

For more information about the Leadership Randolph program, contact the Chamber at 304-636-2717.