Leadership Muskingum

Here’s to the Leadership Muskingum Class of 2026—your leadership journey is just beginning! 🫶🏼🎓

🌟 Celebrating Leadership and Dedication! 🌟

Each year, Leadership Muskingum recognizes an outstanding individual whose commitment, service, and support help make our program successful. This year’s Leadership Muskingum Alumni Award is proudly presented to Keely Kirkbride!

Keely has been a dedicated supporter of Leadership Muskingum, consistently giving her time, talents, and energy to strengthen the program and its mission. Her willingness to step up, lend a helping hand, and invest in the growth of future leaders has made a lasting impact on both participants and the community.

We are incredibly grateful for all that Keely brings to Leadership Muskingum. Her passion for leadership, commitment to service, and positive influence embody the spirit of this award.

Thank you, Keely, for your outstanding dedication and support. Your contributions are truly appreciated and celebrated! 💙👏

🏆 Congratulations to Laura Tompkins, recipient of the Chuck Hunter Award! 🏆

Leadership Muskingum is proud to recognize Laura Tompkins, Superintendent of Zanesville City Schools, as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Chuck Hunter Award.

This award honors individuals who exemplify outstanding leadership, service, and dedication to improving our community. Through her commitment to education, student success, and community collaboration, Laura has made a lasting impact on countless lives throughout Muskingum County.

In addition to receiving this distinguished honor, Laura served as the keynote speaker for the Leadership Muskingum Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony, sharing inspiring insights on leadership, service, and the importance of investing in the next generation of leaders.

Please join us in congratulating Laura Tompkins on this well-deserved recognition and thanking her for her continued commitment to making our community stronger.

Congratulations, Laura! 👏🏼

🎉 Congratulations to the Leadership Muskingum Class of 2026! 🎓

Today we celebrated an inspiring group of leaders at the Leadership Muskingum Graduation Ceremony — recognizing months of learning, collaboration, and growth throughout this incredible journey.

From engaging discussions and community experiences to meaningful connections and leadership development, this class has shown a true commitment to making Muskingum County stronger. 💙

The day included a meaningful debrief session led by Dr. Jim Mahoney, who guided the class through a powerful reflection activity. Each participant wore a plate on their back while classmates wrote words and messages describing how they view one another. At the end of the activity, participants turned their plates over to read the encouraging and heartfelt comments — a reminder of the impact, leadership, and connections built throughout the program. 💙

We were honored to hear from keynote speaker Laura Tompkins, Superintendent of Zanesville City Schools, who shared inspiring words on leadership, service, and the importance of investing in our communities and future generations.

Leadership Muskingum is made possible through the continued partnership and support of:
🤝Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce
🤝Muskingum County Community Foundation
🤝Zane State College
🤝Genesis Healthcare System

A special thank you to our generous sponsors for investing in the future leaders of Muskingum County:
⭐ The Community Bank
⭐ Maryann Dutro
⭐ JW & MH Straker Charitable Foundation
⭐ Miles’ Mission

Your support helps continue the mission of developing strong leaders who will make a lasting impact in our community.

👏 Congratulations again to the Class of 2026! We can’t wait to see where your leadership journey takes you next.

🏛️ Leadership Muskingum Government Day 🇺🇸

Today’s class had the opportunity to learn more about the many layers of government, leadership, and community service that help keep Muskingum County moving forward.

The day began with a tour and presentation from the Muskingum County Library System, where participants learned more about the library’s impact and resources within our community.

We also heard from Troy Balderson, who shared insight into government leadership and public service. The class reviewed final book reflections and service-learning presentations before hearing from Karla Frye about local government and community involvement.

In the afternoon, the group visited Zanesville City Hall for a presentation from Don Mason and later toured the Muskingum County Courthouse. Participants also learned more about community revitalization efforts from Andy Roberts and heard from the county commissioners, including Melissa Bell, Cindy Cameron, and Drake Prouty.

Government Day was a wonderful opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the leaders, organizations, and partnerships that continue to shape our community.

Thank you to all of today’s speakers and hosts for investing in Leadership Muskingum! 💙✨

Happy Friday ☀️💙

As we near the end of another incredible class with Leadership Muskingum, we want to take a moment to recognize the people who make it all possible. Our sponsors and community partners are the foundation of this program—your support, investment, and belief in local leadership truly make a lasting impact.

Because of you, we’re able to grow, connect, and lead with purpose. We are so grateful to be part of a community that shows up and pours into others.

Thank you 🙏

Genesis Healthcare System
Zane State College
The Community Bank
Muskingum County Community Foundation
Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce
M.A. Dutro CPA
Quality Care Partners
JW & MH Straker Charitable Foundation
Miles’ Mission

✨ Leadership Muskingum – Art & Recreation Day Recap ✨

What a great day spent exploring creativity, community services, and connection right here in Muskingum County! 💚

We kicked off the morning at McDonald's Greenhouse & Corn Maze, where we heard from Susan McDonald and got a behind-the-scenes look at this amazing local business and all it brings to our community 🌿🌸

From there, we visited ViaQuest Day & Employment Services to learn more about the impactful work being done to support individuals in our area—truly inspiring to see lives being changed every day.

Then we headed to the Yan Sun Art Museum for an engaging presentation that highlighted the importance of art and culture in our community 🎨

The afternoon continued with a visit to the Muskingum County Board of Developmental Disabilities, where we gained valuable insight through a presentation and discussion.

We wrapped up the day at Miracle League Field with a presentation from the Muskingum County Special Olympics—an incredible reminder of the power of inclusion, determination, and community support 💙

Days like today are what make Leadership Muskingum so special—learning, growing, and connecting with the people and organizations that make our community thrive.

🙌 Thank you to all of the speakers and organizations who made today so impactful!

Grateful to Stewart Glapat for once again welcoming Leadership Muskingum! ✨

Your continued support helps create opportunities for growth, connection, and leadership development in our community—and we’re so thankful to be part of it. Here’s to building stronger leaders together! 💪

✨ What an incredible day at the 2nd Annual Live2Lead Leadership Symposium! ✨

Leadership Muskingum was honored to bring together so many growth-minded leaders from across our community for a day of inspiration, connection, and transformation.

We were inspired by world-class speakers including Jesse Cole, Founder of Savannah Bananas; Valorie Burton, Coach, Author, and Entrepreneur; and Tiffany Bova, Executive Advisor and Best-Selling Author — each delivering powerful insights on leadership, innovation, resilience, and personal growth.

We were especially proud to feature our local leader, Dr. Jim Mahoney, whose wisdom, experience, and heart for servant leadership made a lasting impact on everyone in the room.

From meaningful conversations to breakthrough moments, this event reminded us that leadership is not a position — it’s a responsibility and an opportunity to influence others for good.

Thank you to our attendees, sponsors, and volunteers who made this event possible. Because of you, Live2Lead continues to grow and strengthen leaders right here in our community.

We’re already looking forward to next year! 💼✨

📢 TODAY is the day! We can’t wait to see everyone. 👨🏻‍💼💪🏽💼👩🏽‍💻