FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 2025
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Lisa Slappy
Chief Communications & Public Relations Officer
Carroll Community College
410-386-8184 | lslappy@carrollcc.edu
Katherine Bishop
Devaney & Associates
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Carroll Community College’s Dr. Kelly Koermer Graduates from Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program
Leadership Maryland announced that Dr. Kelly Koermer, Vice President of Workforce, Business, and Community Education, at Carroll Community College, has completed Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program, a professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders.
Leadership Maryland honored Koermer, a resident of Westminster, and the entire Executive Program Class of 2025 at its 32nd graduation ceremony held December 2 at the Westin Annapolis. Koermer is now a member of Leadership Maryland’s powerful alumni network, consisting of more than 1,600 esteemed leaders from all over the state.
“We are incredibly proud of Dr. Koermer’s graduation from Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program,” said Dr. Rosalie Mince, President of Carroll Community College. “Her achievement reflects the caliber of leadership we cultivate at Carroll and reinforces our commitment to community engagement and professional excellence. This milestone not only honors Kelly’s dedication but also elevates our institution’s visibility and impact across the state.”
Koermer was one of 51 individuals chosen by a committee to complete the eight-month hands- on learning program.
The class participated in an orientation and closing retreat that bookended five, two-day sessions focused on Maryland’s five main geographic regions and the most vital issues impacting economic development, education, health and human services, criminal justice, the environment, and multiculturalism/diversity across the state. More than 100 experts representing Maryland’s business, government, education, and non-profit communities served as panelists and guest speakers.
“On behalf of our staff, board, and membership, I congratulate the Executive Program Class of 2025 and Emerging Leader 2nd Class on their incredible achievement,” said David Fike ’16 (LM), president and CEO, Leadership Maryland. “The graduates of both programs have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth, and I am confident they will continue to drive meaningful change in their communities and across Maryland as part of our alumni network.”
The Executive Program is open to senior-level executives with significant achievements in their careers and/or their communities. Ideal Leadership Maryland members have a desire to learn more about Maryland’s most critical issues and a personal commitment to be a force for positive change in their organizations, their communities, and their state.
For more information about Leadership Maryland, please visit leadershipmd.org, call 410-841-2101 or email info@leadershipmd.org.
PHOTO CAPTION:
Dr. Kelly Koermer, Vice President of Workforce, Business, and Community Education at Carroll Community College, celebrates completing Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program.
Pictured left to right: David Fike, President of Leadership Maryland; Dr. Kelly Koermer; and Mindy Lehman, Leadership Maryland Board Chair.
