Leadership Marion

10/03/2026

Day 2 of Leadership Marion Class 44 focused on human needs and services.
It was a powerful reminder that strong communities are built by people who recognize needs, connect resources, and create opportunities for others to thrive.

Thursday gave us a closer look at the organizations and people working every day to support individuals and families throughout our community. It was a day filled with perspective, compassion, and a better understanding of the many resources available right here in Marion County.

Another meaningful day of learning, connecting, and seeing our community from a different perspective.

09/07/2026

Class 44 kicked off our first seminar day with “History, Trends & People”!
A great day of learning more about Marion County’s history, the people who have helped shape our community, and the trends influencing where we’re headed.

What a great way to start Class 44! 🎓✨

08/22/2026

That’s a wrap! And everyone survived!

08/22/2026

And we’re off! SIMSOC has officially begun!

08/22/2026

We are off to a great start at the Leadership Marion Retreat!

08/20/2026

Our next class of Leadership Marion officially starts their journey tomorrow with our retreat at the beautiful Tygart Lake State Park! Please join us in wishing them all a great weekend and an awesome year!

08/14/2026

We are ONE WEEK AWAY from our Class 44 Leadership Marion retreat! We can't wait to share more about who's in the class!

07/13/2026

Huge CONGRATULATIONS to the members of Class 44 of Leadership Marion! We are excited to get started with you all later this month with orientation!

05/19/2026

Congratulations to this year’s winner of the Dr. William E. Phillips Jr. Leadership Marion Scholarship: Charles Craig from Fairmont Senior High School.

Charles Craig, recipient of the Dr. William E. Phillips, Jr. Leadership Marion Scholarship and the William “Will” Charleton Bridges Scholarship. Pictured with Leadership Marion representative Julie Sole.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to our Leadership Marion Class 43 Graduates! 🎓

We celebrated another great year this evening! The graduates join over 800 alumni that have completed the program. We're proud to be the longest running leadership program in West Virginia. 🏅

Abby Haught
Alysia Davis
Amanda Cahill
Amy Hayes
Brandon Jenson
Brie Boyles
Caitlin Freeland
Carletta Edwards
CD Collins
Cole Demyon
Isabella Tennant
Jamie Morgan
Jennifer Kelly
Kristin Kirk
Lindy Eddy
Marcus Ullom
Melissa Weikle
Rene Graves
Sara Downey
Starla Merrifield
Taylor Myers

Applications are open for Class 44: https://www.marionchamber.com/leadership-marion.html