Leadership Polk Alumni Advisory Council

The Leadership Polk Alumni Association^ (LPA) is an engaged network of Leadership Polk program graduates united by a shared commitment of leadership, service, and the advancement of the Vision for Polk County. Guided by the Leadership Polk Alumni Advisory Council, LPA provides meaningful opportunities to stay connected, informed, and impactful, while actively supporting the work of Polk Vision.

2025-2026 Leadership Polk Alumni Advisory Council

Marc Zimmerman, Chair
Visit Central Florida
Class VII

Jeanette Crowley, Immediate Past Chair
Polk County Public Schools
Class XI

MJ Carnevale
City of Winter Haven
Class IX

Jee Hoon Kim
City of Auburndale
Class XIV

Terrie Lobb
TLC Catering
Class XII

Doug McPherson
Citizens Bank & Trust
Class XVII

Shawn Sherrouse
City of Lakeland
Class IV

Brian Yates, Mayor Pro Tem
City of Winter Haven
Class XVI

Chad Barron, Vice Chair
Bartow Ford
Class XV

Stacy Campbell-Domineck
CareerSource Polk
Class I

Pam Craven, Ph.D.
Learning Resource Center
Class II

Ileana Kniss
United Way of Central Florida
Class VIII

Cody McGhee
City of Auburndale
Class X

Cindy Rodriguez
Republic Services
Class XII

Tabatha Shirah
Polk County BoCC
Class XVIII


^ The leadership Polk Alumni Association is a separate and independent 501(c)(6) entity. While it holds a historical connection with Polk Vision, Inc., it now operates independently in its governance, programming, and fundraising efforts.