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to their respective careers and to the local community. I did not
grow up in the area and travel regularly in my role at NASCAR.
This program has provided me the opportunity to acquire insight
into key business sectors in the area, as well as identify ways in
which I can become a more engaged citizen and business leader in
the community.”
Dawn A. Harris
Sr. Director, Multicultural Development | NASCAR
“The Leadership Program has completely exceeded my
expectations. The program exposes you to the many facets of our
community. There’s an entire world of inspiring people working
to make Volusia County a safer, healthier and more prosperous
place to live. In addition to meeting some of our top leaders, the
program encourages growth on an individual level through exercises,
volunteering, group projects, presentations, new perspectives and
the ability to step out of your comfort zone. Lastly, the nature of
the program allows for genuine relationships to develop among
classmates. There’s a “we’re in it together” mentality that creates tight
bonds and deep connections that will last a lifetime.”
Chris Steffen,
Vice President of Sales & Marketing | JS Sherman & Associates
“I was born and raised in Daytona but it wasn’t until I was
accepted into Leadership Daytona when I truly saw my city for the
first time. The program has given me insight into our community’s
innovative and budding industries, allowed me to learn from local
trailblazers, and most importantly, introduced me to the most
remarkable group of people who I am honored to call my friends.”
Paria Ghyabi
Business Development Coordinator | Ghyabi & Associates
As you look to invest in your employees and develop them as professionals,
don’t overlook this opportunity to allow them to get engaged into the
community with the Leadership Daytona Program. For more information visit
the DaytonaChamber.com web site and click on the Community Development
section.
Janet Kersey, CFEE, CDME is Executive Vice President & COO of
the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce who manages the
Leadership Daytona program for the Community Development
Division. She is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Daytona as well as
a graduate of the Inaugural Class of the Central Florida Regional
Leadership Academy, continuing participation in their Central Florida
Leadership activities on behalf of the Daytona Region.
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In 2003, Skip joined Vision HR, Inc. headquartered in Daytona Beach,
a full service Human Resource Outsourcer. Vision HR helps businesses
manage payroll, timekeeping systems, human resource compliance,
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