Leadership Fredericksburg

06/16/2026

Hey everyone! Look at these happy LF '23 leaders hanging out together! If you want to join this amazing network - then it is time to get your 2027 application in for the 20th LF class! We're accepting applications through July 3rd at this link, or give us a call at 540-373-9400 and we can email it to you.
https://www.fredericksburgchamber.org/leadership-fredericksburg/

05/27/2026

The time to apply for LF 2027 is now - and the Leadership FXBG 2027 Info Session is tomorrow! We're meeting at the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce office at 9:30am and Mentor Chair Denny Fallon, LF '26 Class President Terrance Sanders, and LF Executive Director Susan Spears will share details and answer all of your questions. It's free - come join us!

05/19/2026

05/12/2026

Join us at Graduation on Friday, May 15 at 3pm; Fredericksburg Country Club. How excited to support 32 leaders as they join the rolls of more than 500 Leadership FXBG Alumni! Veronica Curry LF ‘18 will provide Keynote Remarks and Dr. Terrance Sanders LF ‘26 will share Class President insights. This event is free and includes a networking reception. Register here:

https://www.fredericksburgchamber.org/events/leadership-fredericksburg-graduation-ceremony-4/

05/06/2026

Join us at the LF 2026 Project Presentations tomorrow! We'll be at the Germanna Community College Center for Workforce and Community Education at 3pm. Teams will present projects that support Downtown Greens, F.A.D.E.D Foundation, Friends of the Rappahannock, and TopsideCARES. Alumni judges will provide feedback at this powerful occasion - free to attend. See you there!

05/05/2026

The 2026 Project Presentations are this Thursday, May 7, 3pm at Germanna Community College Center for Workforce and Community Education! Check out our amazing Alumni Judges:

*Liz Barber LF '25, Director of Economic Development, Stafford County
*Gene Brown LF '12, President, Atlantic Builders
*Diana Hill LF '23, Owner, USA Allstars

05/05/2026

Meet Cindy White, Senior Director of Ecommerce at Rappahannock Goodwill Industries. Cindy said leadership matters because it shapes people, not just results. Strong leaders create strong teams, and strong teams driving lasting results.

A few fun facts about Cindy: she performed in three Pro Bowl half time shows. She is deeply passionate about her five children and her husband. Her favorite meal is steak with a baked potato & salad OR pancakes (you decide 😊). Favorite vacation spot is Hawaii or Rivera Mya. She doesn’t really have a favorite movie, but if she has to pick one, it’s Legally Blonde. Cindy said she admires Charlie Kirk because even if you didn’t agree with him, you had to admire his passion, commitment to his cause, and unwavering understanding of himself.

Cindy says the best advice she ever received is “you’ll have to work four times harder than everyone else, but I know you can do it.” Her personal motto is “Actually, I can … and I will!” She would like to be remembered for listening, caring, and always being there. We’ve been listening, and it’s been an honor to get to know Cindy White through her experience as a Leadership Fredericksburg 2026 Fellow!

05/04/2026

Meet Travis Turner, Senior Project Estimator at CIP Finishes. Travis said leadership is an important topic because there has to be someone who takes charge of situations to make the correct decisions on how to move forward. He notes that successful leaders are able to be willing to help your team find a solution to the problem and take the lead of a situation.

Travis likes to be spontaneous but at the same time, he says he pays the “what if” game in his head a lot. His favorite meal is pizza and he enjoys cheesecake for dessert. A top vacation spot is Cabo and his favorite movie is The Little Rascals.

Travis said the best advice he ever received is “not everything deserves a reaction. Think before you speak.” He also shares that this is his personal motto. He wants to be remembered for his loyalty and dedication to getting his work done and for being honest. We can honestly say we have enjoyed getting to know Travis during his experience as a Leadership Fredericksburg 2026 Fellow!

05/04/2026

Meet Dimitar “Dimi” Terziyski, Aquatics Director at Marine Corps Community Services. Dimi defines success as a leader as doing successful work and having successful employees. His best advice ever received is to Come with Solutions & Not Problems.

A few fun facts: Dimi is passionate about racing cars! And also about a steak cooked medium rare with a sweet potato and salad on the side. Favorite dessert to follow? A good cake, of course! He loves to vacation in Savannah, GA. Favorite movie? Lord of the Rings.

He tells us leadership is an important topic because it is a fluid science that is constantly evolving. Dimi’s personal motto is “Get There!” He hopes to be remembered for the example he has set. We have enjoyed “getting there” with Dimi during his experience as a Leadership Fredericksburg 2026 Fellow!