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Leadership Development Conference

One of a Kind Leadership Development

Event Date: October 29, 2025 at John S. Knight Center

Professional Development, Team Dynamics, Goal Setting and Career Sessions are led by national and local professional leaders. The LDC is a one-of-a-kind Conference led by experts who mentor and drive Ohio’s youth toward success. Leadership from different perspectives is discussed in a series of workshops and sessions culminating in a professional luncheon.

Click HERE to download the LDC sponsorship opportunities packet.

  • Building Up Tomorrow’s Leaders

    Keynote Speaker, Chrissy Myers, is the author of “Reluctantly Resilient” and CEO of AUI and Clarity HR. She is a third generation business owner revolutionizing the complexities of benefits and HR for small to medium-sized businesses. Beyond profit, AUI Gives Back and Clarity Cares, two impactful community programs, mirror Chrissy’s commitment to social responsibility. A distinguished graduate of Leadership Ohio and Torchbearers, she’s earned accolades like the 30 for the Future Award and the Smart Business Award. As Vice Chair of the ADM Board of Summit County, Chrissy advocates for mental health. When she is not serving in the community she can be found
    spending time with Team Awesome Sauce –husband Steve and children Maddy and Caleb.

  • Thank You to Our Breakout Workshop Speakers

    Josiah Callahan

    Ron Whitmer

    Mike McKinney

    Michelle Sawicki

    Mike Gallina

SPONSOR THE LDC

Become a sponsor and help bring opportunities like the Leadership Development Conference to JOG youth. Sponsorship very with an assortment of different promotional perks. We have a level for every budget! Questions? Contact Matt Sharp at msharp@jogworks.org or 330-212-2822.

A HUGE THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AND FUNDERS