aBOUT LEAD
About LEAD
LEAD is committed to the advancement of economic development efforts to support the people, businesses and communities of Lake County
The Lake Economic Area Development (LEAD) Partnership is a public/private organization created and designed to lead efforts in further growing, diversifying and uniting the Lake County regional economy.
The organization works closely with government, private businesses, chambers of commerce, educational and workforce organizations and other related stakeholders to collectively drive economic growth in Lake County.
Milestone
Report
At our recent LEAD annual dinner, we released our Milestone report, which includes not only key metrics of work done to date, but all shares our collaborative strategy for economic development growth over the next five years.
Services
How LEAD Can Help Your Business Thrive.
LEAD is committed to the advancement of economic development efforts to support the people, businesses and communities of Lake County…
The Lake Economic Area Development (LEAD) Partnership is a public/private organization created and designed to lead efforts in further growing, diversifying and uniting the Lake County regional economy.
The organization works closely with government, private businesses, chambers of commerce, educational and workforce organizations and other related stakeholders to collectively drive economic growth in Lake County.
Business Creation
LEAD aspires to create businesses! We provide prospective individuals or partnerships with the resources and network to become entrepreneurs. Increasing investment in the region’s innovation clusters and emerging industries encourage economic diversification.
Business Retention & Expansion
LEAD helps existing businesses with issues relating to permitting, workforce assistance, financing, post-disaster continuity and other growth opportunities and challenges. LEAD is your liaison between your business with other businesses, government leaders and local stakeholders.
Business Attraction
LEAD facilitates the processes for businesses to move into Lake County by assisting with numerous measures such as attaining capital investors or local funding, location and economic data analysis, bridging relations to help meet governmental requirements and potentially providing custom trained workforce prior to arrival.
Contact
Staff
Lake Economic Area Development
(LEAD) Partnership
600 Market St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 764-4123
Ray Villegas, IOM
Vice President of LEAD & Business Creation
Mike Kelly
Director of Business Retention & Expansion
Mason Henson
Director of Business Attraction
Kevin Sheilley
Executive Director
Heather Shubig
Chief Growth Officer
Monty Fletcher
Manager of Business Support
Board of Directors
Our Leadership
Abel Biri
Chair / AdventHealth
Ben Pauluhn
Immediate Past Chair / Optimus Energy
Brad Weber
Vice Chair / Citizens First Bank
Christian Miller
Treasurer / CM Dredging
Dan Robuck
Secretary / RoMac Building Supply
Al Minner
City of Leesburg
Chris Creech
RCM Utilities/City of Umatilla
Dan Tatro
Grizzard Commercial Real Estate
Davis Talmage
LassiterWare Insurance
Doug Shields
Lake County Commissioner
Duane Booth
Halff
Jeff Cagan
Cagan Management Group
Joe Ciceri
Electrical Works
Kathleen Dial
Lake County Government
Kathy Judkins
SECO Energy
Lance Sewell
Orlando Health/South Lake Hospital
Marc Hoenstine
Duke Energy
Mike Duffield
Greenway Electrical Services
Pamela Rivas
MEGA Companies
Phil Braun
UF Health
Stacy Sewell
Bella Collina
Tyler Brandeburg
Brown & Brown/Lake County Schools
Investors
How can I be engaged and involved?
LEAD is funded through investments. Our public and private investors are making an investment in the future of our communities and business. Over time, they expect to see a return through increased employment and business establishments leading to greater wealth and stronger communities.
Learn about how you can become an investor today.
Partners
Thank You
visionaries
Leaders
Partners
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