Leadership Greater McHenry County

06/19/2026

Celebrating the Class of 2026!
For the past 11 months, this outstanding group has pushed themselves to think bigger, lead boldly, and understand their community on a deeper level. Their journey through leadership, healthcare, law & justice, government, and education opened doors to new perspectives and new possibilities.

What truly sets them apart was how they showed up for one another. In teams, they tackled meaningful topics and shared their insights with confidence and heart, proving that leadership isn’t just learned; it’s lived.

As they step forward into new roles and new opportunities, one thing is clear: McHenry County is stronger, more hopeful, and more inspired because of the Class of 2026.

Here’s to the impact they’ve already made and everything still ahead.

06/18/2026

It's a beautiful night for a graduation celebration!

06/05/2026

This amazing group of community leaders, a.k.a LGMC Class of 2026, gathered for their Closing Retreat at Loyola University Retreat & Ecology Campus. They reviewed the LGMC experience with an emphasis on individual leadership growth, reflecting on The Leadership Challenge and linking community leadership. Thank you to guest speakers Mike Luecht and Frannie Glosson for sharing their pearls of wisdom on gratitude and what it means to be an engaged community leader.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

We’re honored to celebrate our Executive Director, Catherine Jones, whose inspiring journey and exceptional leadership were recently highlighted in the Northwest Herald as a Woman of Distinction. The feature shines a light on her career of service and collaboration, as well as her ability to build meaningful relationships across McHenry County.

As the article notes, Catherine is a lifelong learner, a leader of leaders, and a true conduit between businesses and the workforce. She’s the conductor who keeps complex initiatives moving in harmony while juggling collaborations, strengthening partnerships, and constantly expanding her own depth of knowledge. She doesn’t shy away from challenges; she reaches for them, turning possibility into progress.

Having her guide LGMC is a privilege, and we’re genuinely excited about all that lies ahead under her visionary leadership.

Catherine Jones is relatively new to her role as executive director of Leadership Greater McHenry County, but has a long professional history of connecting people with potential employers, mainly through her previous role at McHenry County College.

05/27/2026

Congratulations to the LGMC Youth Class of 2027!