Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, named Brendan Mahoney chair of the organization’s board of directors. Mahoney graduated from the Leadership Premier program in 2018 and the Leadership Essentials program in 2011. Professionally, Mahoney serves as group manager of commercial banking for M&T Bank’s Chesapeake Region, leading a team of relationship managers serving middle market and corporate clients across the region. With more than 20 years of banking experience, Mahoney brings expertise in commercial lending, relationship management and strategic leadership. In addition to his service to

Leadership Howard County announces Leadership Premier class of 2026. Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, accepted 34 professionals from Howard County businesses and nonprofits into the Leadership Premier program’s class of 2026. Leadership Premier is an exploration of the Howard County community, during which participants meet with Howard County businesses and local leaders and learn about issues in the county. Quinton Askew, Ohana of Howard County Jordan Baker, HopeWorks of Howard County Debbie Bellamy, Howard County Library System Kendra Blount, Grace Community Church Jenny Bonilla, ConsultantChris Brandt, Community Action Council of Howard County John Bruns, Cyber Ready Clinic Bobby Cardoni, Strategic Factory Dwight Carr, Johns Hopkins

  Leadership Howard County is excited to share that Tim Payne has been selected to be Stacie Hunt's successor as President & CEO of Leadership Howard County (LHC), starting July 1, 2022. Tim, a resident of Columbia, brings over 20 years of experience leading community organizations, building partnerships and programs, and managing social impact projects in Washington, D.C.  Read more ...

LHC is excited to be featured in The Business Monthly's May 2026 edition; click on the logo below (special LHC insert pgs. 11 -18)

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