Sarasota Chamber’s Adult Leadership Sarasota Program Announces Class of 2025 Participants

July 19, 2024 | Sarasota

Leadership Sarasota, a program of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, proudly announces the distinguished members of the 2025 Leadership Class. This exceptional group of individuals is set to make a significant impact on the region. This year’s class features a diverse array of professionals, each bringing unique skills, experiences, and ambitions.

Chosen through a detailed selection process, the members of the 2025 Leadership Class have demonstrated a strong commitment to community development, innovation, and leadership excellence. They have been selected for their outstanding accomplishments and their potential to significantly contribute to the future growth and prosperity of Sarasota and beyond.

The 2025 Adult Leadership class includes:

Mike Ahern, Tandem Construction

Jenna Albers, Sweet Sparkman

Spencer Anderson, Sarasota County

Franchesca Angotti, Angotti Design

Michael Barrett, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CPA Firm)

Justin Belante, Titan Placement Group

Robyn Bell, SCF Manatee-Sarasota

Sofiia Bevzenko, Ian Black Real Estate

Melissa Bontrager, Peterson Manufacturing

Chelsea Bradshaw, Suncoast Blood Centers

Marnie Buchsbaum, Nathan Benderson Park

Alex Calendo, Kerkering Barberio

Robert Connor, Hall Darling Studio

Nicole Coyne, Jewish Federation of Sarasota/Manatee

Kelli Dancer, Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Angela De La Rosa, Children First

Chris DiBitetto, ERES Companies

Briana Dobbs, City of Sarasota

Chad Evener, Comcast

James Fanto, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick

Fiona Farrell, Gecko’s Hospitality Group

James Ferrick, Gilbane Building Company

Allison Foster, Sarasota County School

Anthony Gagliano, CareerSource Suncoast

Kevin Golumbeck, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

​Justin Gomlak, City of Sarasota/ Van Wezel PAH

Kelley Granahan, Salvation Army

Omar Guevara-Soto, Barancik Foundation

Katrina Hoeft, New College Foundation

Dominque Johnson, Regions Bank

Dana LeBlanc, Safe Children Coalition

Scooter Maloney, Bank OZK

Teddy Mejeur, Coca Cola Beverages Florida

Chrystal Mijares, United Way Suncoast

April Miller, BayFirst Financial

Christopher Miller, RVI Planning + Landscape Architecture

Gregory Miller, City of Sarasota

Christopher Nigro, Williams Parker

Derek Ober, Northwestern Mutual

​Denise Ogg, PNC

Austin Pella, Willis Smith Construction

Eric Pugh, Asolo Repertory Theatre

Sasha Pyatte, Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Erik Sloat, Four Winds IT

Melissa Strassner, Berlin Patten Ebling

Ryan Thompson, J.L. Bainbridge & Company

Jason Toale, Robert Toale & Sons

Sofie Wachtmeister, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

James Wendland Jr., Intertape Polymer Group

Jacqueline Woish, Operation Warrior Resolution

“We are excited to welcome such a talented and dedicated group of individuals to the 2025 Leadership Class,” said Pete Bartosik, Leadership Sarasota and YPG Manager. “This program plays a vital role in growing future leaders who will drive innovation, collaboration, and positive change across our community.”

The Leadership Class of Sarasota provides a unique chance for these leaders to engage deeply with the community’s challenges and opportunities, building connections and skills that will promote positive change.

Congratulations to the exceptional members of the 2025 Leadership Class of Sarasota!