By Phil Klutts
May 31, 2022

Leadership Edmond graduates largest class in history

The graduates of LE Class XXXVI included 43 Edmond citizens exploring the city and developing into local leaders.
Class XXXVI member Lezel Safi speaks to the largest graduating class in history. (Photo provided)

The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the graduation of Leadership Edmond Class XXXVI at the Edmond Conference Center. Class XXXVI was the largest in program history with 43 members, including Ward 1 Edmond City Councilman David Chapman, Ward 3 Edmond City Councilwoman Christin Mugg, and Oklahoma House Representative Ryan Martinez. At the graduation ceremony, Michelle Schaefer, Leadership Edmond Class XV graduate, was recognized as the 2022 Leadership Edmond Alumni of the Year.

Leadership Edmond is a nine-session annual program designed to identify and develop local citizens for positions of community leadership and explore critical issues facing the Edmond community. The program is coordinated by the Edmond Chamber, and the latest class was presented by Edmond Electric.

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About Phil Klutts

Phil Klutts helps businesses and leaders navigate from where they are to where they want to be. His leadership experience spans teams and projects at all levels of organizations, from Fortune 200 companies to startups. As a coach and consultant, he helps leaders gain the clarity and confidence they need to succeed.
Phil is the Managing Partner at Edmond Business and Founder at 405 Leadership Advisors, but finds the most satisfaction in raising his two boys with Tara, his wife of over 17 years. They live in Edmond and stay engaged in the community through church, school, and various other organizations.