Leadership Youngsville

Leadership Youngsville Class IV participants:

Christopher Alcala, Transamerica

Jamie Arabie, Sugar ‘n Spice Preschools

Paul Arceneaux, The Gleason Group

Josh Clark, J. Elliot Salon

Sanders Derise, Stabil Drill  

Daniel Deville, Southpark Flooring

Jon Domingue, Hancock Whitney Bank

Dax Douet, C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates

Alexandria Drouant, STEAM Academy Preschool

Stephanie Duhon, Macaroni Kid

Zachary Fuhrer, Westport Linen

Jeremy Hidalgo, Parish Strategy Group

Andrew Holleman, The Picard Group

Arlecia Malveaux, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

Claire Morley, CCI Piping Systems

Meriel “Marika” Mury, Morgan Street Dance Company

Dwayne Periou, Schlumberger

Ann Raush, Ann Raush State Farm

Heather Romero, Romero Agency

Jordan Spencer, The Refined Pantry

Mark Tassin, Rooted Consulting

Sith Thalanh, Leading Edge Manufacturing

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About the Leadership Youngsville Program

Applicants should live within Lafayette Parish and have an interest in learning about the city of Youngsville. The class will consist of 8 sessions from April – December.  Program tuition is $650 for participants. Payment for the program must be made by check or credit card.  Once selected, applicants may pay by credit card online or mail a check to the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 219 Youngsville, LA 70592.  Payment must be paid in full to the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce.

Cultivating and Growing Leadership

The city of Youngsville is comprised of an engaging and active community, both in business and with its residents. The city and chamber work together to create an environment where community leadership can flourish.

During the sessions, candidates will have the opportunity to meet with local and regional leaders to examine issues of critical importance to the city of Youngsville. Site visits, roundtables, group discussions, and hands-on applications allow for active engagement. The Leadership Youngsville program offers participants access to an extraordinary network of area leaders and a unique opportunity to strengthen leadership skills within a growing community.

• The Leadership Youngsville class will attend and be recognized at the Annual Youngsville Chamber Banquet.
• All applications will be reviewed and applicants will be selected by the Leadership Youngsville Committee. Only two session absences are permitted in order to graduate.

Graduates complete the program and are honored at a Leadership Youngsville graduation ceremony in December.

Topics will include:

• SIMSOC
• Legislative Day
• Education
• Public Safety
• City's Master Plan/Public Works/Drainage & Infrastructure
• Team Building
• Youngsville Sports Complex & Tourism, Attend Mustang World Series
• History of Youngsville & Agriculture

Selected Leadership Youngsville class will be able to attend:

• Breakfast of Champions & Opening Day Ceremonies, Mustang World Series
• Youngsville Chamber Christmas Social & Leadership Youngsville Graduation
• Annual Youngsville Chamber Banquet

Session times run approximately from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and may start earlier or run later.  Some sessions may include a full day and others may include half day sessions. Locations vary based on the session topic but will be primarily in Youngsville. Lunch will be included for full day sessions. Tours of some facilities will be included.  Out of town travel for the day may also be included.

Expectations of Graduates

Applicants to Leadership Youngsville will be expected to become active participants in advancing the community and making a positive contribution to the city of Youngsville post-graduation.  Class members are allowed to miss no more than 2 absences to be eligible to graduate.

Graduates may serve as session leaders or become part of Leadership Youngsville Committee for the following year’s Leadership Youngsville Class. Leadership Youngsville graduates are expected to be active participants in the committees which make up the Alumni Association’s programs and activities throughout the year.  You will also be known as a Brand Ambassador for the city of Youngsville and will remain as active as possible regarding city initiatives.

Check out this video from  Leadership Youngsville Class I

Be a Sponsor for the Leadership Youngsville program.

As a sponsor, you will be aligning your organization’s brand and reputation as one that is committed to building a better community through leadership development.

Leadership Youngsville Class I

Leadership Youngsville Class II

Leadership Youngsville Class III

Leadership Youngsville Class IV

Leadership Youngsville Class I, Legislative Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, May 7, 2019.

Pictured below: Leadership Youngsville Program Founders, Mayor Ken Ritter and Angie Eckman, former Youngsville Chamber President.