Leadership New Braunfels is an eight-month series of one-day sessions covering areas such as government, education, economic development, social needs, leadership skills, and other key segments of the community. The Leadership New Braunfels class of 2024 will be the 32nd class of this program, which boasts an Alumni Association of more than 750 members.
Program objectives
Tuition
Tuition is payable by the individual, employer, or sponsoring organization. Tuition covers meals, overnight accommodations, supplemental transportation, and course materials. Tuition is $1000. Scholarships may be available.
Attendance
This type of program requires a serious time commitment from the participants. The class meets once a month for a full business day from October to May. Attendance at the Community Leaders Reception, the overnight Retreat and Graduation Ceremony is mandatory.
Applicant Selection
Participants are chosen by the Selection Committee based on the information submitted in the application. Each year there are numerous, excellent candidates and only a limited number can be accepted.
Helena Alemu, Alemu Medical Home
Betsy Barr, Anders Pierce Realty
Timothy Blazi, Structura Inc
Michele Boggs, New Braunfels Chamber
Greg Brown, New Braunfels Utilities
Kyle Coker, The Messenger Co.
Joyce Compton, Law Office of Roy Neal Linnartz
Amy Creasy, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of New Braunfels
Beverly Davidek, Davidek Law Firm, PLLC
Asheton Furlough, M&S Engineering
Jeffrey Goebel , Property Professionals, Inc. New Braunfels
Craig Hardin, Schlitterbahn
John Hickman, Trihydro Corporation
Lisa Hood, Images of Texas
Melinda Huddleston, Security State Bank & Trust
Morrigan Land, Casteel & Casteel PLLC
Doug Leecock, Retired
Catherine Lundberg, Pape-Dawson Engineers, LLC
Becca Miears, City of New Braunfels
Chip Mills, Southstar Communities
Mildred Monreal, Crisis Center of Comal County
Toby Muncaster, US Foods
Nicholas Nilest, New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Tessa Owens, New Braunfels ER and Hospital
John Palreiro, Comal Truck Gear
Ronald Richardson, UTSA SBDC/Spark Board New Braunfels
Christopher Ricks, Traeger & Ricks, PLLC
Destin Singleton, Emic Communications LLC
Ashley Van Booven, New Braunfels Utilities
Carol Wheeler, NopaLeadership
Paige Whitis, The AMMO Group
Trena Wilkinson, Moody Bank
Christopher Willis, City of New Braunfels
Kyle Wood, Fathom Realty