EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SHELLY BRADSHAW
BOARD CHAIR
“Leadership Broward showed me that volunteering can make a difference in our community. By bringing together people with vision and passion, we can affect change.
VP of Operations, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
LB XXVIII
PAST CHAIR
“Having gone through Leadership Broward Class XXX, I feel a stronger sense of community and am more inspired to serve the community which I call home.”
Ruderman and Company, CPA
LB XXX
ANDRIA CUNNINGHAM
VICE PRESIDENT – OUTREACH
“Leadership Broward provided me a unique opportunity to get an inside look at how our community is run, develop long lasting professional and personal relationships and most importantly it has helped me see the how important it is to establish collaborative partnerships between the business community and the nonprofit community.”
Senior Development Officer, Nova Southeastern University
LB XXIX
SEAN DANNELLY
TREASURER
“I have found my experience in LB to be an extremely rewarding one which has significantly enhanced my awareness of our county’s most important issues. My network of trusted professional, personal, and community relationships has grown exponentially. I appreciate the opportunity to continue to give back through my service on the board.”
Founding Partner, Paladin Global Partners, CPA
LB XXVI
GENERAL COUNSEL
Director, Tripp Scott
LB XXXIV
TIM HOGANS
VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNITY / CORPORATE RELATIONS
“LBF has successfully Developed leaders within Broward County, Connected various Non-Profits, Organizations, & the Business Community, all while positively Impacting the entire County for 35 years. The Program Days are amazing and the Community Project is both challenging and rewarding… This is something that I am very proud of and enjoy serving as a Board Member.”
Area Manager, Florida Power & Light
LB XXXIII
MATTHEW KORSHOFF
SECRETARY
“Leadership Broward fosters networks of community-minded leaders to learn, grow and share to build a better community for all.”
Executive Director/Vice President, CenterState Bank
LB XXVIII
ELISA STONE
VICE PRESIDENT – PROGRAMS
Major Gifts Officer, Broward College
LB XXXII
DIRECTORS
JENNIFER BALES DRAKE
“The Leadership Broward Foundation programs offer a unique opportunity for participants to increase their understanding of the complex social and economic issues of Broward County. Participants are exposed to the challenges facing our community leaders and learn how they – as individuals – may respond to those community concerns.”
Shareholder, Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
LB XI
DOUG BARTEL
“For more than 30 years, Leadership Broward has been helping shape and develop our community; through unparalleled service, civic engagement, leadership training, programming and community empowerment. I always knew I wanted to be involved and have been proudly engaged with LB for the past 10 years. “
Sr. Director of Business Development and External Relations, Florida Blue
LB XXVI
“Leadership Broward is all about making our County the best it can be.”
COO, Pier 66 Hotel & Marina
LB XXIII
“Leadership Broward is all about building community trustees – individuals who care deeply about our county and its future.”
VP of Business Development, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
LB XXX
ANTHONY COPPOLA
Corporate Partner / Service Manager, C&F Electric, Inc.
LB XXXII
JAMIE EDGEMON
“Leadership Broward is a unique, diverse organization providing unprecedented access and exposure to leaders and issues within Broward County. No other organization duplicates what LB provides and my continued involvement is to further the experience and service into perpetuity.”
Civic Volunteer
Founder & LB VI
KELLY EPPY
“Leadership Broward provides an invaluable experience not only for me, but for leaders throughout the area. It has opened my eyes to many of the economic, environmental and social issues that shape our county.”
Regional Catering Sales Manager, Panera Bread/Covelli Enterprises
LB XXXV
Director, Government & Community Relations, Baptist Health of South Florida
LB XXXI
GREGG GOLDSTEIN
“Whether one realizes it or not, every Broward County resident has benefitted by someone who has gone through a Leadership Broward program or an organization engaged in a community project. Those actions, involvement and commitment has made our area a better place to live, work and play.”
LB XXXIV
ISRAEL GOMEZ
“Although I knew that an important part of living a fulfilling life was being in a close-knit community that helps and supports each other, as a participant of Class XXXIV, I had the opportunity to bring these aspirations to life. I am proud to continue this journey as part of the Leadership Broward Board of Directors.”
Partner, Keefe McCullough CPAs
LB XXXIV
“Leadership Broward is the premier leadership organization in South Florida. Being on the Board of Leadership Broward allows me to help ensure that Leadership Broward continues to develop and inspire individuals to serve our communities consistent with the high standards we have set for all we do.”
Attorney, Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
Founder & LB IV
CHRISTOPHER J LAGERBLOOM
“Leadership Broward is a collection of go to leaders who are passionate about making Broward County a better place. With the care and commitment to community I have seen firsthand through the Leadership Broward program, our future as a County is really exciting.”
Assistant City Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale
LB XXXV
MICHAEL D LESSNE
“Leadership Broward provides me with the opportunity to work with key players in the government, business and non-profit sectors, while allowing me to develop my own leadership skills as I do my part to help improve Broward County.”
Partner, Broad and Cassel LLP
LB XXXV
ELLICE MARTINEZ
“Leadership Broward has provided me an opportunity to grow, not only personally but professionally. There is no other organization that provides you the behind the scenes tour, like Leadership Broward. I believe, every emerging leader in this community should have the opportunity to go through this program.”
Associate Vice President of Community Relations and Institutional Advancement, Broward College
LB XXIX
PETER MOORE
“As a lifelong Broward County resident, I’ve seen many changes. What hasn’t changed is the need for engaged leaders from all parts of our community to come together for the greater good. Leadership Broward provides a unique set of programs for this collaboration. I’m honored to have gone through the class and to help fulfill its mission today.”
President, Chen Moore & Associates
LB XXIII
HAROULA PROTOPAPADAKIS
“I am honored to serve on the board of Leadership Broward after having participated in the program and learning so much about our local community. The program shows participants the impact and importance of collaboration between business, education and arts in our local community. Leadership Broward also provides a platform for interaction among community leaders who may not otherwise have an opportunity to cross paths because of the varied backgrounds and business segments they are involved with.”
Associate Administrator, Memorial Regional Hospital
LB XXXIII
ERIKA ROYAL
“My Leadership Broward experience provided me with the opportunity to meet professionals in our community with whom I might not otherwise have interacted. I have also forged enduring friendships through my LBF service, all while learning more about the inner workings of the community. Leadership Broward Foundation has made a unique and important impact on my life, both personally and professionally.”
Partner, Holland & Knight, LLP
LB XXXI
CINDY SCHUTT
“Thanks to my involvement in Leadership Broward, I serve my community more effectively, intelligently and passionately.”
Owner, Cindy Schutt PR
Class XXI
BEN SORENSEN
“Leadership Broward stands at the intersection of a passionate commitment to serving our community and the desire to empower others to lead. It is from this foundation that Leadership Broward and all those it touches reach beyond themselves to make lasting change in the world around us.”
Vice President, Training, Optimum Associates
LB XXVII
JULIE SPADEVECCHIA
Senior Vice President, Bank of America
LB XXXIV
JUSTIN STUCKART
YLB CLASS XXXII CHAIR
“Leadership Broward continues to show me new ways to improve our community and to stay involved with the organizations that are truly making an impact. LB has also allowed me to network with fellow leaders from all over the county. This organization is a real force multiplier.””
President, Veteran Business Development Center
LB XXXV
Director, Operations Manager, BBX Capital
LB XXXIV
LB CLASS XXXVI REPRESENTATIVE
Director of Event Services, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
LB XXXVI
LB XXXIV
“Because it is THE ONE organization that trains leaders to volunteer in all the other organizations in Greater Broward County.”
Registered Principal, Walsh Financial Consultants
President Emeritus, LB VIII
