Leadership Waco Alumni Network

Individuals who've completed the Leadership Waco program are invited to join the Leadership Waco Alumni Network. LWAN gives members a place to stay connected with the Greater Waco Chamber, each other, and the community! Throughout the year, Alumni have the exclusive opportunity to take industry tours, attend networking happy hours, and participate in organized philanthropy activities.

November Service Event: Food For Families

December: Christmas Lunch

January: LWA Annual REUNION!

Become a Member in 2026

Our Mission

The Leadership Waco Alumni Network connects graduates to build lasting relationships and use their collective influence to make Waco a stronger, more vibrant place to live and lead.

Events & Opportunities

Industry Tours

Industry Tours provide Leadership Waco Alumni an opportunity to tour and learn from area industries to see the robust picture of the Waco economy! Information on upcoming Industry Tours will be emailed to members, as well as be promoted on our social media platforms.

Member Meetings

The Leadership Waco Alumni Leadership Team will host gatherings to bring everyone together for networking, fun and updates. Watch the our social channels and your email for updates.

Community Outreach

Community Outreach is a priority of LWAs. Opportunities to serve our community through various community partners will be hosted throughout the year. We hope to encourage each LWA to explore how his/her skills and unique perspectives can aid in the problem-solving process to challenges Waco faces. Information about projects will be emailed to members.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do my annual dues cost?

How do I join?

How do I access my membership portal?

I'm a member, but want to be more involved. How can I get more connected?

There are a few ways we can help you get more connected:

Make sure the contact information in your membership portal is up-to-date. This is how we send you our email updates.
Also in your membership portal, make sure you've selected your areas of interest. We share this information with local non-profits and use this information for Chamber information as well.
Follow our social accounts to keep up to date and find more information. If you bump into a fellow classmate "in the wild," snap a selfie and tag us (@gwcleadershipwaco) in it or email it to rligon@wacochamber.com
Get in touch! The leadership team would love to hear from you. Email rligon@wacochamber.com and she'll connect you with the right member of the team.

Our Leadership Team

Chair: Stan Giles, Extraco Banks

Advisor/Immediate Past Chair: Ben Doskocil, Extraco Banks

Chair-Elect: Jennifer Branch, City of Waco

Treasurer: Mark Sauer, Bitty & Beau's Coffee - Waco

Secretary: Karen Boyd, Community Bank and Trust

Director of Fun: Terra Tipton, Disciplined Investors

Director of Communication: Melinda Adams, ASM

Director of Outreach: Terri Doss, Baylor Scott & White - Hillcrest

Director of Membership: Mark Benning, Central National Bank

Class 41 Representative: April Rosier, Target Solutions

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Questions?

Rachel Ligon
Director of Leadership Development
rligon@wacochamber.com
254-757-5613