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.