2025 SLG Impact Champions

Our volunteers are at the heart of SLG’s impact throughout the year. Their commitment to our mission and dedication to fostering virtuous leadership make our work possible and strengthen our community in countless ways.

As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation, we are proud to recognize and honor the individuals who give their time, talents, and passion to support SLG. Every volunteer played an important role in the successes highlighted in our 2025 Impact Report, and we are especially excited to spotlight a few who made an extraordinary impact this past year.

Key Contributors 

Many of these familiar names have become a meaningful part of the SLG community through their continued service and dedication. Our Key Contributors have invested countless hours supporting our programs, mentoring Fellows, and advancing our mission. This year, we are proud to recognize them with milestone pins in honor of their commitment and impact. We are especially grateful not only for the time they give, but also for helping us track and celebrate their service throughout the year. 

‍Volunteers receiving their 100 Hours Pins - Kristin Goodrich, Jack Houdeshell, Loralei Matisse, James McNeal, James Montgomery, Deepak Rao, Caitriona Taylor, Don Vinci 

‍Volunteers receiving their 250 Hours Pins - David Foster, Mark Germano

Mission Champion - Bruce Engelhardt

All of our Volunteers work to support SLG’s Mission throughout the year and one volunteer stands out in the many hats he wore championing SLG.  As our Board Vice Chair, Member of the Mentorship Mastery planning committee and contributing author, Monthly Mentor Moment writer, Mentor Community facilitator, and Member of the Member Hub test team, Bruce shared our Mission far and wide.  Bruce’s dedication also extended to our Fellows, as he mentored three Fellows in 2025, bringing his total number of mentees to nine. Through his consistent guidance, encouragement, and investment in developing future leaders, Bruce has made a lasting impact on the growth and confidence of the Fellows he serves.

‍New volunteers in the SLG family -  Rick Ahrens, Diane Boymel, Sheryl Brantley, Laura Buckley, James Carlin, Eileen Dowd, Monique Ekundayo, Russell Klauman, Phyllis Nsiah-Kumi, John Robinson, Mitchell Schwartz, Leigh Toomey, Stan Trim

SLG was excited to welcome new volunteers in 2025. These dedicated individuals bring valuable experience, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to developing virtuous leadership within our community. Their dedication to making a difference will help create meaningful experiences for participants and strengthen the impact of SLG programs for years to come.

‍Mentoring Masters - Paul Becker, Sigval Berg, Julie Campbell, Kristen Dombrowski, Bruce Engelhardt, Judy Ann Farrell, David Foster, Mark Germano, Kristin Goodrich, Chuck Hollingsworth, Michael N. Jefferson, AliceAnne Loftus, Loralei Matisse, James McNeal, James Montgomery, Kathy Nado, Colin Pascal, Robert Shepherd, Renee Sherwood, Ray Steinmetz, Caitriona Taylor, Marina Touw, Don Vinci, Kristen Whitley, Jerome Zazzera 

Many of our SLG mentors came together to collaborate on a book focused on holistic mentoring, combining their experiences, insights, and passion for leadership development. Their collaboration reflects the heart of the SLG mission and their shared commitment to investing in others in meaningful and lasting ways.

‍Community Connectors - Sarah Amyot, John Bishop, Sheldon Church, Robert Eames, Michelle Gillis, Caleb Grall, Reed Koepp, Michael Loftus, Mike Murphy, Tim Oliver, Tom Solinsky

A dedicated group of SLG volunteers has played an important role in growing our community by actively recruiting both Fellows and Mentors for our programs. Through conversations, outreach, and personal connections, these volunteers help share the SLG mission and invite others to join the leadership journey. Their enthusiasm, advocacy, and commitment to building strong relationships continue to expand the impact of our programs and strengthen the SLG network.

‍SLG Superfans - Colleen Cruikshank, Greta Densham, Rob Krapf, Leah Paley

These SLG Superfans have been inspired by and deeply resonate with our Mission. They are excited to invite others to experience their own leadership transformation through becoming a leader of character who exemplifies the SLG virtues. They actively consume and share content (e.g., newsletters, books, and offerings), are often early participants in events, and enthusiastically promote opportunities within their networks. Over time, they have contributed their time, talent, and resources in ways that meaningfully support and extend SLG’s impact.

Collective Impact

View our annual report to see the collective impact these individuals had on the Severn Leadership Group community and beyond.

‍2025 Impact Report Link

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