LEAD HUTTO
What is LEAD Hutto?
LEAD Hutto is a Chamber-sponsored program designed to identify, educate, and inspire community leaders by exposing them to a broad cross-section of public and private industries and organizations, familiarizing each candidate with the history, values, and ethos of the Hutto community, in hopes that they both adopt our historic values and help prepare us for our future opportunities.
It is an 11-week leadership program that runs from January through May 2024, focusing on personal leadership skill development, preparation for local/civic leadership, and exposure to various sectors of Hippo nation. A culminating celebration (with certificates), takes place in May.
What is the Curriculum?
Each session runs approximately 90 minutes focusing on the personal growth of the participants
through an in-depth exploration of the organizations and services listed below. During each session, participants will learn from panel discussions, presentations, on-location tours, hands-on experiences, one-on-one interaction with community leaders and group activities.
Who Should Apply?
- Anyone new to Hutto.
- Anyone interested in networking with leaders from the community.
- Anyone interested in learning about the resources available for business owners/leaders.
- Anyone looking to have relational influence within the community.
- Anyone wanting to see the key places and meet the key people of Hutto - but have never really known how/where to get started.
- Anyone interested in building meaningful relationships with other like-minded aspiring leaders in Hutto.
$150 paid by check or card before January 1, 2024. If paying by card, call the office at 512-759- 4400.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 20th 2023
SCHEDULE
The classes will take place on Wednesday nights from 4pm - 6pm
Orientation / Team Building - 01/10/24
Speaker: Mayor Mike Snyder
Venue: TSTC – 1600 Innovation Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634
About Speaker:
Mike Snyder, a Hutto resident since 2017, became Mayor in March 2021 with a focus on integrity and transparency. A real estate developer and QuikTrip’s Austin-area real estate manager, he was appointed to the Hutto Economic Development Corporation in May 2021. Snyder excels in relationship building, contract negotiations, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
History - 01/24/24
Speaker: Mike Fowler
Venue: Hutto Lutheran Church – 402 Church St, Hutto, TX 78634
About Speaker:
Mike Fowler, a resident historian and the author of “The Capitol Story: Statehouse in Texas,” “Hutto Lutheran Church: A Century of Community Faith,” and various other publications, is a retired State of Texas employee with a dedicated service of twenty-five years. Additionally, he served as Councilman and Mayor of the City of Hutto for a quarter of a century. Widely recognized as the pro-growth “Hippo Mayor,” Mike achieved notable successes for Hutto, including securing long-term water sources and acquiring the CO-OP
site for the city.
City/County Service - 02/13/24
Speaker: Mr. James Earp (City Manager)
Venue: Hutto City Hall – 500 W Live Oak St, Hutto, TX 78634
About Speaker:
Having been actively engaged in the City Management field since 2003, the individual specializes in Organizational Growth, Development, Mentorship, and Land Development. With a distinctive educational and professional background, they are particularly well-suited for dynamic, rapidly growing environments that demand not only administrative capabilities but also vision and insight.
Entrepreneurship/Small Business- 02/28/24
Speaker: Sara Odom
Venue: Southside Meat Market – 106 Co-Op Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634
About Speaker:
The individual serves as the Publisher of Hutto Living and holds the role of Virtual Media owner for 3D Tour You Space. Through a collaboration with Best Version Media, a brand focused on “Bringing People Together,” they highlight families, organizations, business owners, and residents in Hutto Living to actively engage homeowners and readers. Their passion lies in adding genuine value to their network and community, creating environments that foster connections with like-minded individuals.
Manufacturing- 03/27/24
Speaker: Lasse M. Boehm
Venue: Cembrane – 1120 New Technology Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634
About Speaker:
Mr. Lasse is characterized by a fervent enthusiasm for data and process optimization, thriving in collaborative environments at all organizational levels. Possessing expertise in database design, data analysis, and visualization, he has successfully contributed to enhanced products and facilitated expedited access to production overviews. Demonstrating a track record of optimizing processes, he has consistently achieved improved productivity and traceability.
Leadership - 04/10/24
Speaker: Cory Brymer (CEO BryComm)
Venue: BryComm – 1051 New Technology Blvd. Hutto, Texas 78634
About Speaker:
As the Founder and CEO of BryComm, Cory has led the company’s growth from inception to a well-established business with over 200 employees in less than 10 years. With brick-and-mortar locations in three cities, the company serves the entire state of Texas. Cory is responsible for overseeing all business operations and strategy, successfully executing programs to enhance revenue, establishing a thriving channel program, boosting customer satisfaction, optimizing costs, cultivating a winning culture, and continually evolving product and service offerings.
Banking - 04/24/24
Speaker: Joe Gonzalez
Venue: TSTC – 1600 Innovation Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634
About Speaker:
With over 20 years of experience in banking, Mr. Joe takes great pleasure in engaging with and aiding clients in achieving their goals and addressing their needs. This professional combines extensive banking expertise with VeraBank’s products and services to create mutually beneficial outcomes for all parties involved.
Education - 05/08/24
Speaker: Dr. Raúl Peña
Venue: TBD
About Speaker:
Dr. Raúl Peña was named Superintendent of Schools in September 2023, becoming the first Hispanic male to hold the top leadership position of Hutto ISD, which serves more than 10,000 students.
A believer in the power of collective forces working together to influence change, Dr. Peña has dedicated his life to supporting families and students. The son of immigrant parents and an English learner himself, he recognizes the needs of students and their parents who are learning English as a second language. Dr. Peña approaches every relationship through the lens of inclusivity, respect, gratitude and humility.
Arts & Entertainment - 05/22/24
Speaker: Elizabeth Bonura (Bonura Studios) & Felix Jaimes (Forty4 Design)
Venue: Forty4 Design Studio – 107 East St, Hutto, TX 78634
About Speakers:
Elizabeth Bonura:
Leading the way at Bonura Studios is Elizabeth Bonura, a highly accomplished sculptor with over 20 years of experience. Her passion for art is evident in every piece she creates, and her expertise shines through in the intricate details and captivating forms of her sculptures.
Not only is Elizabeth a talented artist, but she is also deeply committed to fostering a thriving arts community in Hutto. Currently serving on the board of the Hutto Arts and Entertainment Commission, Elizabeth actively works towards promoting local artists and creating opportunities for artistic
Felix Jaimes:
Digital product designer working with startups, agencies, and in-house teams to create digital products and improve experiences through research, rapid prototyping, and testing. Areas of focus include digital product design, user experience design, design sprints, user interface design, and web design.
Graduation - 05/29/24
Venue: TSTC – 1600 Innovation Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634
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Date and Time
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
January 10th - May 29th
Location
This information will be sent via email to individuals who enroll in this program.
Fees/Admission
$150
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Contact Information
Shaiza Chaudhry
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