2026-2027 Program Information
Objective: Establish a Leadership Keller program that cultivates community leaders, enhances local business engagement, and contributes to Keller Chamber of Commerce's mission of fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life for all residents.
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Purpose of Leadership Keller
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Community Leadership: Develop leaders who understand the unique challenges and opportunities within Keller.
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Civic Engagement: Inspire participants to actively engage in civic and community initiatives.
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Professional Growth: Equip participants with the skills to excel in leadership roles, both professionally and personally.
Application Dates:
Applications Open: Monday, April 20, 2026
Applications Close: Friday, July 3, 2026
Interview Dates:
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Monday, July 20th, 2-5 pm
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Tuesday, July 21st, 11am-2 pm
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Thursday, July 23rd, 9am-12pm
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Notice of Class Acceptance: Friday, August 14, 2026
Tuition Due: Friday, Monday, September 15th
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Tuition for GK Chamber Members is $950.
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Tuition for non-GK Chamber members is $1,200.
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Class Sessions:
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LGK Retreat – Friday, September 18th
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City Day – Thursday, October 8th
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Healthcare Day – Friday, November 13th
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County Day – Thursday, December 10th
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Youth & Education Day – Friday, January 22nd
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State Day – Thursday, February 18th
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Economic & Development Day – Friday, March 12th
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Non-Profit Day – Friday, April 23rd
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Presentation & Graduation Day – Saturday, May 8th
2026-2027 Steering Committee
Kyle Gabhart
Chair
Managing Partner
Bluegrass Legacy Group
Mary Garcia
Past Chair
VP Marketing & Operations
Elite Lighting Concepts
Leigh Ferguson
Manager of Public Affairs
Atmos Energy
Vanessa Herrera
Lockheed Martin &
JRS BBQ & More
Rick Kolster
Founder | Peak Performance
Tonya Thomas
Executive Director
Pregnancy Help 4U
Mary Lent
Educational Director
Abrakadoodle
Dr. Scott Venable
Lead Pastor, Northwood Church
Jennifer Price
Chief Academic Officer
Keller ISD
Bev Dixon
Ex-Officio
CEO, Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce
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Becky Rasbeary
VP Development
Christ Haven for Children
Kiley Rahe
Ex-Officio
Chair, Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce
Program Cost, Class Size and Scholarships
🔹Program Cost:
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Tuition for GK Chamber Members is $950.
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Tuition for non-GK Chamber members is $1,200.
🔹Number of Participants: The LGK program will select 15-20 participants for the inaugural class to ensure a high-quality, personalized experience.
🔹 Scholarships Available: We are committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent participation. A limited number of partial scholarships will be available based on financial need and community impact. More information forthcoming when the application process opens in May.
Structure & Commitment
Program Duration & Format
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9 Months
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September - May
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Each session 6-8 hours
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Monthly Sessions
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Hands-On-Learning
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Community impact project work (outside of session hours)
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Leadership Assessment
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Graduation Ceremony
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Teambuilding Retreat
Target Participants
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Emerging and established leaders with a passion for making a positive impact
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Business owners & entrepreneurs looking to expand their influence
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Nonprofit leaders & civic-minded individuals
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Those interested in government, economic development, and community engagement
Participant Commitment
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To graduate from LGK, participants must attend at least 7 out of 9 sessions and actively contribute to the group project.
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Commit and attend the MANDATORY Teambuilding Retreat
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Actively participate in discussions, workshops, and team.
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Commit to the community service/final project to apply skills and knowledge in a meaningful way.