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Leaders of Change

Paving the way for progress in Northeast Louisiana

Our mission is simple but all-encompassing, “To Create an environment where OUR LOCAL businesses THRIVE!” WOW – We believe in us and that our story is ours. We believe our story is the foundation that creates the environment where our businesses THRIVE!

Our community has an energy and buzz that hasn’t been here in a long time. This generation is collectively and collaboratively writing new chapters for our story daily. Our community is changing before our eyes. To paraphrase Winston Churchill – This is our finest hour.

We are unapologetic about who we are and will not let anyone position us into something we are not. We take ownership of our story and believe someone must take the lead in celebrating it. That’s why we’ve enlisted our Leaders of Change as catalysts, spreading our message throughout our community and beyond and inspiring us to take pride in ourselves and our work. These Change Agents are active, enthusiastic, and ready to share why every day is a BEAUTIFUL day in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, and the rest of Northeast Louisiana.

Monroe Chamber of Commerce Leaders of Change

Meet The Leaders of Change

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Origin Bank

Mid South Extrusion

Heard McElroy & Vestal

Etheridge Pipeline and Conduit

Entergy

Etheridge Pipeline and Conduit

Heard, Mcelroy, and Vestal

Holyfield Inc

NELA MAC

St. Francis Health

Origin Bank

Origin Bank

“As a leader, you build trust and relationships within the community by including everyone. Making sure we have a place for everyone at the table to hear everyone out, be transparent about what we are doing and how you are doing it, and to get as many people involved in our community as we possibly can.”
Amanda EdgeEntergy: Customer Service Manager
Amanda Edge
“The inspiration I have to lead my community comes from the people we have here. Everyone is willing to give back and serve their community.”
Bill HaddadOrigin Bank: Senior Vice President and Market Leader
Bill Haddad
“For a leader, being a motivator is something that can bring people together and get them motivated to hopefully make a positive change.”
Lisa HolyfieldHolyfield, Inc: Partner
Lisa Holyfield
“At our firm, we want to be servant leaders. Whatever we can do to help each other, our clients, or fellow coworkers – We keep the words ‘servant leadership’ in mind.”
Melissa MitchamHeard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC Tax Partner
Melissa Mitcham
“It is a selfless act to be a leader. It seems self-gratifying, but it is not. You work longer hours with a lot of weight on your shoulders and constant stress. But, you do it because you love the people you lead and want to see them succeed.”
Josh EtheridgeEtheridge Pipeline and Conduit: Owner
Josh Ethridge
“A leader needs to be someone out front – They are someone constantly being seen and has a reason to be seen getting things done.”
Taylor CagleOrigin Bank: Senior Vice President
Taylor Cagle
“Qualities a leader should hold are energizing those they work with, working alongside rather than for their team, understanding their own strengths and weaknesses, and possessing strong communication skills.”
Matthew DickersonNELAMAC: Strategic Marketing Manager
Matthew Dickerson
“The way I would describe a leader is a good listener. I believe you cannot lead well if you do not listen well. Listening allows you the opportunity to lead people in the right direction, develop their track for their career, but also helps you to understand how to respond to their needs when they are in the workforce.”
Aimee KaneSt. Francis Health: Vice President of Business Development & Strategy
Aimee Kane
“Leadership is a Lifestyle. Like anything in life, the more you invest in developing your knowledge, skills, and abilities around leadership and then practice and hone the execution of those skills in real life, the better leader you will become. Authentic leadership is about making a positive impact.”
Mark Kent Anderson Jr.Mid South Extrusion: Executive Vice President – Sales & Marketing
Mark Kent Anderson Jr
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