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On Thursday, May 22, Leadership Northeast celebrated the Graduation of the Class of 2014 and the 25th Anniversary of the program. Former Chairwoman Sandra Moody toasts the 2014 Leadership Class. It was a festive event, hosted at Feragne Villa, with a delicious dinner provided by Sweet Memories Cakes and Catering. Susan Clark of Sweet Memories Cakes and Catering. Tim McClendon of Hertel McClendon and and Kay Miller, Director of Programs for the Northeast Tarrant Chamber. Tim McClendon of Hertel and McClendon, LLP, a member of the founding class, was the keynote speaker and gave an inspiring talk to the new graduates. Also present from the founding class were Rita Wilson and Paula Good. Ruth Shutter, the first director was also part of the celebration. Chamber President Jack Bradshaw addresses the audience. In attendance were Priscilla Hamilton, Marsha Patton, Randy Moresi, (Queen) Rita Wilson and Phyl Baloga. Leadership Alumni Co-Chair Gloria Caraway, Chamber Board Member and Leadership Graduate Grace Daniels of ONCOR, Chamber Chairwoman Cathy Jenkins and Clarin Gniffke with Representative Kay Granger's office. Lots of familiar faces were in attendance! Class of 2014. Members of the Class of 2014 are: Clint Abernathy with Texas Health Resources Alliance, Cecilia Barham, Clayton Comstock, Jason Moore and Chief Stan Tinney, all of the City of North Richland Hills, Grace Daniels with Oncor, Priscilla Garcia with Unity One Credit Union, David Glover with Legal Shield, Blaire Kelley, a student from Richland High School, Kjisten Miller with Frost Bank, Dr. Justin Paeltz with Expressions Chiropractic, Erin Powell with Birdville ISD Council of PTAs, Patricia Rodriguez and Councilman Pat Shelbourne with City of Watauga, Will Rodriguez with Hurst Euless Bedford ISD, Crystal Sanders with Five Star Ford, Barrett Sawyers, at student at Birdville High School, Ruby Silva with Republic Services, and Katie Worsham with Tarrant Dermatology Consultants. Jay Garrison of J.A. Garrison, CPAs, and Eric Strong with the City of Richland Hills received certificates of participation. Check out all the Leaddership NE Graduation and Anniversary Celebration photos HERE.