There are now nearly 600 alumni of the Leadership Bend program, which is celebrating 30 years in 2023. Leadership Bend alumni are some of the most connected and engaged leaders in our region. They represent a diverse community of influencers who build life-long, powerful relationships through the LBAA network. While each graduate contributes to the region in their own significant way, all share a common passion for changing their community for the better and taking an active role in creating a strong future for all. 

While all Leadership Bend graduates are invited to all LBAA events and programs, please consider joining the LBAA Sustainers’ Circle.

When you join the LBAA’s Sustainers’ Circle, you help ensure long-term sustainable funding for the Alumni Association and the Leadership Bend program, ensuring we have an evergreen pipeline of engaged, collaborative and action-oriented community leaders.

All alumni who contribute $100 or more to the program in a year are automatically a part of the Sustainers’ Circle. Joining the Circle has benefits – but above all is the opportunity to make a meaningful investment in a program that makes a difference.

Each year, you’ll be invited to attend the Leadership Bend graduation dinner and ceremony, and to join in a Sustainers’ Circle exclusive event where we have an opportunity to connect, share updates about Leadership Bend/LBAA and get your feedback on programmatic direction.

We encourage you to invite your employer to match your gift to the LBAA. All contributions, individual or organizational, are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Would your or your company like to make a further investment in Leadership Bend or the LBAA? Please contact Robin Cooper Engle for more information at RobinE@bendchamber.org.

Leadership Bend is supported by Taylor NW, St. Charles Health System, Pacific Power and many likeminded businesses who believe that a healthy community comes from investment in leadership.

2023-2024 Sustainers’ Circle

Patricia Nelson, LB 1997
Two Spruce Law*

Joshua Romero, LB 2018

Lauren Rose, LB 2017

David Rosell, LB 2003
Rosell Wealth Management*

Jeff Sanders, LB 2022
Mid Oregon Credit Union*

Angela Saraceno, LB 2022

Sabrina Slusser

Mike Szabo, LB 2015
Szabo Landscape Architecture*

Eric Webber, LB 2022
Morrison-Maierle*

Betsy Weedman, LB 1999

Jo Wells,  LB 2022 

* indicates an employer that is financially supporting a Leadership Bend graduate’s membership in the LBAA.

Thank You, Leadership Bend Alumni Supporters