Leadership Sandy Springs Celebrates 30 Years, Rolls Out New Logo

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- In front of a large crowd of alumni, sponsors and city officials, Leadership Sandy Springs held a kick-off party to welcome its new class of community servants and a new logo.

The event provided an opportunity for alumni to gather and catch up and featured a keynote speaker, a presentation of new logos and collaterals for the organization and its signature programs, and the induction of the new class.

This year marks the organization's 30 anniversary, a year which will include some new events and profiles of alumni who are making a difference in the Sandy Springs community. Additionally, the organization is implementing more informative programs designed to educate its new class and offer exclusive opportunities for alumni.

The new, colorful and updated logo maintains the signature torch image with a tagline of Develop, Educate, Connect – key words in LSS’ mission statement that also encapsulate its goals for the leadership classes and community events.

The new brand strategy is the result of months of analysis and research and debuted on LSS’ digital channels immediately.

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Serving as keynote speaker at the event was Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves, who provided an engaging and inspirational talk on the benefits of collaboration in leadership and the gains made on a diverse Board of Commissioners.

“Leadership Sandy Springs is built on a strong foundation of alumni whose 30 years of dedication and commitment have helped create a vibrant community,” said LSS Executive Director Jan Paul. “Our alumni are passionate about our city and this region and want to be actively engaged in business, government, non-profit and volunteer sectors.”

In June, the LSS Board of Trustees studied the principles of Positive Leadership, a research-based leadership training model designed to enhance community leadership across the nation and beyond by providing quality content and personable, responsive service to audiences of the organizations and business. These principles will be integrated into the leadership development training going forward.

The class of 2017 is, to date, the largest class yet with 36 participants, representing more than 11 industry sectors. Leadership Sandy Springs has graduated nearly 700 individuals from diverse backgrounds and its dynamic programs have opened doors for its alumni through civic involvement and professional development.

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Photo 1: While videographer Adell Henderson prepared in the background, LSS Board members and alumni Dario Liscano and Chip Swearngan presented the new logos and summarize the style guide.
Photo 2: LSS Alumnus and Sandy Springs Police Capt. Mike Lindstrom (Class of 2016) gave humorous closing remarks to the newly inducted Class of 2017. Listening on were Catrecia Bryan, Brannen Butts, Adam Bowling, LaKisha Brooks, Scott Busch, and Carol Ciepluch.
Photo 3: Fulton County Commissioner John Eaves gave the inspiring keynote address.
Photo 4: Former LSS Executive Director Carolyn Axt enjoyed the evening with LSS alumnus John Cheek, inaugural class of 1987 alumna Carol Clark and Mayor of Sandy Springs Rusty Paul.
Photo 5: New class members Brannen Butts of Pond & Col, joined Shelia Perkins of Northside Hospital and Kaitlyn Downs of Heritage Sandy Springs.
Photo credits: Leadership Sandy Springs