Executive Forum Class of 2026
Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces Executive Forum Class of 2026
Augusta, GA (October 12, 2026) – The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to
host distinguished community leaders and their spouses for the 2026 Leadership Augusta
Executive Forum, an introduction to the region for chief executives, particularly those who may
be new to the Augusta area. The 2026 Leadership Augusta Executive Forum program will run
October 14 – October 17. The Leadership Augusta Executive Forum invites a small group of
participants from Augusta area businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations. The
program presents an overview of life in the Augusta area and encourages frank and open
discussion of important problems and issues. The Executive Forum is designed to help these
executives identify opportunities for contributing their leadership skills to the community.
Participants of the Leadership Augusta Executive Forum Class of 2026 include Adleasia J.
Cameron, Director of Planning & Development of Augusta-Richmond County, and Dr. Willie R.
Cameron, Licensed Professional Counselor; Dr. Phillip Davis, Dean of Hull College of Business
at Augusta University, and Tracie D. Davis, Senior Director of Conduent; Jake Griffis, COO of
Golden Harvest Food Bank; Dr. Karen Head, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at Augusta
University, and Dr. Colin Potts; Spencer Kemmeling, CEO of Premier Networx; Lt. Colonel Kraig
Kline, Strategist, Commander’s Action Group at the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence;
Chief James Lyon, Director of Public Safety at Augusta University, and Rhonda Lyon; Dr. Stacey
Mabray, Director of High School Programming & Workforce Development at Richmond County
School System; Michelle Pippin, CEO of Augusta Sports Council; Richard Plunkett, CFO of
Textron, and Caro Plunkett; Chuck Simpson, Farmer Business Manager at Augusta Locally
Grown; Jasmine Chavous Sims, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta, and
Isaac Sims, Senior Network Engineer at General Dynamics Information Technology; Brittany
Standifer, Director of Community Development at Augusta National Golf Club.
About Augusta Metro Chamber:
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is the largest business membership organization in
the CSRA. Dedicated to fostering economic growth, the Chamber is committed to supporting
businesses and educational initiatives that strengthen the Augusta region. Membership is open
to businesses interested in investing in the future of the community.