Leadership Santa Rosa

Calling all Leadership Santa Rosa alumni! 📣

Help us strengthen and grow the Leadership Santa Rosa alumni network by taking a quick 3-minute survey to update your contact information.

As Leadership Santa Rosa continues growing as a stand-alone nonprofit organization, we want to make sure YOU stay connected to:
• Alumni socials and networking events
• Updates on the RISE Grant initiative
• Volunteer and facilitator opportunities
• Executive Leadership Board involvement
• The latest news and opportunities within the LSR family

Whether you graduated recently or years ago, your connection matters. Help us keep YOUR Leadership Santa Rosa network vibrant, engaged, and thriving for future generations of leaders.

✅ Complete the survey today:
https://form.jotform.com/252478398333064

Help us help you stay connected, informed, and engaged. Together, we continue building leaders who make a difference across Santa Rosa County. 💙

Leadership Santa Rosa Class 39 is currently seeking community partners for several upcoming Lunch Sponsorship Opportunities throughout our 2026 program year!

These sponsorships help support immersive leadership experiences that connect our class with the people, industries, and organizations shaping Santa Rosa County’s future.

Available sponsorship opportunities include:
📍 History Day – May 21, 2026
📍 Health & Safety Day – July 9, 2026
📍 Tourism Day – September 17, 2026

💼 Sponsorship Level: $500

Sponsor benefits include:
✔️ Social media recognition
✔️ Verbal recognition during the event
✔️ Opportunity to speak during lunch
✔️ Recognition in post-event press releases

This is a great opportunity to showcase your organization’s commitment to leadership development and community engagement while investing in the future leaders of Santa Rosa County.

Interested in sponsoring or learning more? Send us a message, contact [email protected], or click on the links below.

History Day:
https://givebutter.com/lsr-class-39-history-day-lunch-sponsor-zifqiv

Health & Safety Day:
https://givebutter.com/lsr-class-39-health-safety-day-lunch-gn6tjs

Tourism Day:
https://givebutter.com/lsr-class-39-tourism-day-lunch-sponsor-eljxva

✈️ Leadership Santa Rosa Class 39 – Military Day 🇺🇸

This past week, Class 39 had the incredible opportunity to go behind the scenes at NAS Whiting Field, the best base in the Navy, and the busiest airfield in the world.

From an early morning start witnessing Colors as the flag was raised, to exclusive access across the installation, the day was nothing short of inspiring. Class members experienced the flight line, stepped inside simulators, toured control towers, explored training facilities, and learned firsthand about the vital role of NAS Whiting Field MWR programs supporting service members and their families.

What makes this experience even more remarkable is the scale of operations at Whiting Field, supporting nearly one million flight operations annually, even exceeding the flight activity of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

This day was a powerful reminder of the dedication, precision, and teamwork required to train the next generation of military aviators, and the critical role this installation plays not only in national defense, but right here in our community.

Thank you to the men and women of NAS Whiting Field for your service, your leadership, and for giving Class 39 an unforgettable experience.

🎉 Leadership Santa Rosa Shines Bright! 🌟

Please join us in congratulating members of our Leadership Santa Rosa family who have been named to the 2026 InWeekly Rising Stars: 40 Under 40!

👏 Jacob Hullett – City of Milton
👏 Michael Drummond – Landrum HR
👏 Katie Prestesater – NAS Whiting Field MWR

We are also proud to recognize one of our outstanding Class 32 alumni who received this prestigious honor!

For nearly two decades, InWeekly has recognized leaders across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties who are making a lasting impact in their professions and communities. 

These honorees embody the very spirit of Leadership Santa Rosa, servant leadership, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening our community.

We are proud of you and excited to see what’s next!

🚀 Leadership Santa Rosa Class 39 | Business & Industry Day 🚀

Class 39 experienced an incredible day exploring the people, places, and partnerships driving Santa Rosa County’s rapid growth and economic success!

We kicked off the morning with breakfast sponsored by Melissa Simpson, commercial real estate broker and owner of Sweet Greek Cafe, who shared her journey as a local business owner and community leader.

We then heard from Shannon Ogletree, Santa Rosa County Economic Development Director, who delivered an eye-opening presentation on the explosive growth happening across our region, and what it means for the future.

Our day continued with impactful site visits, including:
✈️ Leonardo Helicopters – showcasing global innovation and significant economic impact right here in Santa Rosa County
🏖️ Splash RV Resort – ranked among the Top 3 RV resorts in the nation, redefining tourism and hospitality
🚛 Buffalo Rock – touring their newly constructed distribution facility and learning how they support both our local economy and the broader region

We wrapped up the day back in Downtown Milton at Sweet Greek Cafe, where Stephen Prestesater, Economic Development Director for the City of Milton, shared insights on Milton’s exciting momentum and how our community sits at the precipice of growth and redevelopment.

The evening concluded with great conversation and connection at Milton’s first wine bar, celebrating a full day of learning and leadership.

A special thank you to Buffalo Rock for serving as our Title Sponsor and helping make this impactful day possible!

We are just one week away from our first Leadership Santa Rosa Alumni social of 2026 on Thursday, March 26 at The Sweet Greek Milton Florida!
Do you have your tickets yet? 👉 https://givebutter.com/LSRASpringSocial

🎉 Leadership Santa Rosa Alumni, let’s reconnect! 🍷

Join our Leadership Santa Rosa Alumni network on Thursday, March 26 from 5–7 PM for a fun evening of networking, conversation, and community.

Catch up with fellow alumni, meet the current Leadership Santa Rosa Class 39, and enjoy a relaxed night together at The Sweet Greek in downtown Milton. It’s the perfect chance to strengthen connections, share stories, and welcome the next class into the LSR network!

🎟️Space is limited! RSVP here: https://givebutter.com/lsraspringsocial

Pay your LSR Alumni dues here: https://givebutter.com/lsralumnidues
*advanced dues payment not required to attend the event.

We hope to see you there! 💙