Leadership Tri-Cities

07/29/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community partners for sponsoring lunches for Leadership Tri-Cities Class 29:

🔹Arts Center Task Force
🔹Reach Supported Living
🔹Pye Barker
🔹Growing Forward
🔹CBC
🔹Digital Image
🔹Three Rivers Convention Center
🔹Columbia Ability Alliance

Your generosity and support helped bring our class together and made our experience even more meaningful.

We appreciate your investment in our future leaders. Thank you!

07/22/2026

As we look back on Leadership Forward Session Day, we are grateful to everyone who helped make the final session of Leadership Tri-Cities Class XXIX so inspirational.

Thank you to Hanford Mission Integration Solutions for sponsoring the day and kicking things off with encouraging words. A special thank you to Avonte Jackson for hosting our final LDE: Encourage the Heart. Thanks to Abbey Weiss Cameron for presenting an engaging panel on How to Be a Good Board Member.

We also appreciate The Badger Club and for generously gifting every class member a complimentary membership.

Thank you to everyone who made our final session such a meaningful conclusion to an unforgettable year of leadership, learning, and connection. Congratulations again to Leadership Tri-Cities Class XXIX!

07/19/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteer Board Members and Session Directors for the time, talent, and dedication you shared with Leadership Tri-Cities this past year. Your leadership and commitment made a meaningful difference for our program and this year’s class.

Thank you:
Janice McIntyre, Arts & Entertainment Session
Lori Lott, At-Large Director
Lisa Godwin, Human Needs & Social Services Session
Candice Jones, Board Chair
Jon Blodgett, Treasurer

A special thank you to our outgoing volunteers for your service and lasting impact. We are grateful for everything you’ve contributed to Leadership Tri-Cities and our community. 💙

07/18/2026

Thank you to GoodFun Industries for hosting the Leadership Tri-Cities Strategic Planning Retreat! We’re grateful to our board members and key volunteers for sharing their ideas, insights, and vision as we planned for the future. We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to a focused future together!

07/14/2026

Our Leadership Tri-Cities Class XXIX experience would not have been possible without our incredible Session Day Sponsors!

These organizations are the backbone of our programming, making it possible to provide meaningful, immersive leadership experiences that connect participants with the people, industries, and issues shaping our community. Their investment in Leadership Tri-Cities is truly an investment in the future of the Tri-Cities.

A heartfelt thank you to our Class XXIX Session Day Sponsors:

💙 Highstreet Insurance Partners

💙 AgWest Farm Credit

💙 Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C)

💙 Central Plateau Cleanup Company

💙 Hanford Mission Integration Solutions

💙 Franklin PUD

💙 Benton PUD

💙 Tri-Cities Community Health

💙 Johnson & Johnson Law Firm

💙 Port of Pasco

💙 Port Of Kennewick

💙 Port of Benton

Because of your generosity and commitment to developing leaders, Class XXIX experienced an unforgettable year of learning, growth, and connection.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us build stronger leaders and a stronger community. We couldn't do it without you!

06/26/2026

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Leadership Tri-Cities Class ###!

We are honored to welcome this outstanding group of emerging leaders as they begin an 11-month journey of learning, collaboration, and leadership development. Throughout the program, they will deepen their understanding of our community, build meaningful relationships, and prepare to make an even greater impact across the Tri-Cities.

Congratulations, Class 30. We look forward to supporting you throughout the year and celebrating all that you will accomplish.

The leadership program founded in 1994 has selected its Class 30 participants.

06/23/2026

Two weeks ago, we had the privilege of celebrating the graduation of Leadership Tri-Cities Class XXIX, and we are still inspired by this incredible group of leaders.

Over the past 11 months, these individuals challenged themselves, built meaningful relationships, explored the many facets of our region, and demonstrated what it means to be engaged Tri-Citizens. Their commitment to learning, serving, and leading has left a lasting impact on our community.

One of the highlights of their year was the completion of an outstanding community service project benefiting Mirror Ministries. Through their teamwork, dedication, and passion for service, Class XXIX created a project that will continue to make a difference for years to come.

We are deeply grateful to our Graduation Sponsors, Battelle and Banner Bank, for investing in the next generation of community leaders. Special thanks to Bill Pike, Deputy Director for Science and Technology at Battelle, for sharing inspiring remarks filled with wisdom, encouragement, and powerful leadership lessons for our graduates.

We would also like to thank GoodFun Industries for their generous in-kind donation that transformed our social hour into an amazing dance party and celebration. Your support helped create a memorable evening for our graduates, alumni, sponsors, and guests.

Congratulations to Isaac Maroquin, recipient of the Christopher Turner Award. As Class Vice President, Isaac exemplified commitment, leadership, professionalism, and poise throughout the year. This recognition is well deserved.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Class Director Kendra Palomarez for her incredible volunteer leadership, guidance, and unwavering support of Class XXIX. Your dedication helped make this year a truly memorable experience for every participant.

We would also like to recognize and thank our outgoing Board Members for their years of service and leadership:
• Candice Jones, Board President
• Jon Blodgett, Treasurer
• Lori Lott, At-Large Board Member

Thank you for helping Leadership Tri-Cities continue its mission of developing informed, connected, and engaged leaders throughout our region.

Congratulations again, Class XXIX. We cannot wait to see the impact you will continue to make in the Tri-Cities and beyond!

06/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Moses Jaraysi, Class XVI, for hosting Leadership Tri-Cities' Leadership Development Evening last month!

Participants explored the principle of Enabling Others to Act from The Leadership Challenge, engaging in meaningful discussions about trust, collaboration, and empowering others to achieve shared goals. Moses provided valuable insight and facilitated an impactful evening of leadership growth and connection.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to WorkSorce Columbia Basin for generously providing meeting space for our Leadership Development Evenings throughout the past year. Their partnership has helped create opportunities for LTC alumni to continue learning, growing, and strengthening our community of leaders.