It is truly an honor to chair Leadership Harrisburg Area's Board of Directors during this 25^th Anniversary Year.  As I enter my term, I want to thank my predecessors - the Board Chairs who came before me to lead this organization.  Their careful planning in the early years; their vision for a strong future; and dedication to growth and partnerships in recent years has truly positioned this organization for future success! 

The year ahead is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the impact of the nearly 1,000 graduates of our Community Leadership Series and Executive Leadership Series programs.  LHA graduates have utilized the experiences gained in our programs to make significant contributions to the Harrisburg area.  Our graduates have launched new service clubs and programs, chaired non profit boards of directors, volunteered thousands of hours each year, authored books, managed municipalities, written and enacted legislation, and contributed millions of dollars toward improving the quality of life in Central Pennsylvania by growing their businesses right here! 

We have several special events planned for the upcoming year and we'll share even more facts and stories with you.  Please stay in touch and help make this a year to remember!

If you would like to share your ideas or get in touch with me for any reason, please feel free to reach me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sincerely,

Doug Wisehaupt, CLS 2000
Vice President
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