The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is underway with the 2026–2027 class of Leadership Shelby County.
The new class kicked off its Leadership Shelby County experience, bringing together 20 professionals from businesses and organizations throughout the community for a year of leadership development, relationship building and community engagement.
Leadership Shelby County is designed to develop and connect current and emerging leaders while providing participants with a deeper understanding of the people, organizations, industries and opportunities that shape Shelby County. Throughout the program, participants will take part in hands-on experiences, conversations with community leaders, site visits and collaborative activities focused on strengthening their leadership skills and expanding their community connections.
The 2026–2027 Leadership Shelby County class includes:
Luke Asher — HIS Management Corporation
Abrina Baker — Goodwill (The Excel Center)
Beth Ballard — Major Health Partners
Mitch Black — Ryobi Die Casting
Brian Bland — Ivy Tech
Aubrey Burtner — Knauf Insulation
Taylor Coffey — Caesars Entertainment
Jon Gerhardt — NineStar Connect
Jose Gonzales — Shelby County Government
Amy Grabarczyk — Beaty Construction, Inc.
Hannah Harper — Shelby County YMCA
Giana Lavore — Caesars Entertainment
Morgan Martin — Shelby County Co-op
Collin McCartt — Blue River Career Programs
Jes Miller — Jes Miller Studio
Miguel Morales — Indiana American Water
Jennifer Muldoon — Ryobi Die Casting (USA), Inc.
Tori Muldoon — Girls Inc. of Shelbyville/Shelby County
Harlan Nigh — Drilling World
Haley Werbe — Major Health Partners
The class began September 8 with a two-day opening retreat focused on discovering individual strengths, learning more about Shelby County, building relationships and beginning to understand how each participant can contribute to the community.
Over the coming months, participants will explore many aspects of Shelby County, including local business and industry, economic development, education, government, health and community organizations. Along the way, they will meet local leaders, visit businesses and organizations, and gain a broader understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing Shelby County.
An important part of Leadership Shelby County is putting what participants learn into action. Class members will work in teams to develop and complete community projects, giving them the opportunity to identify a need, collaborate with community partners and use their individual strengths to make a positive impact.
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