Leadership Montgomery County Announces New 2025-2026 Board of Directors and Promotes Sarah Rhea to President & Chief Executive Officer

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term, alongside the significant promotion of Executive Director Sarah Rhea to President & CEO. These changes underscore LMC's continued commitment to fostering strong leadership and community engagement throughout Montgomery County.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome our new and returning board members, whose diverse expertise and dedication will be invaluable as LMC continues to grow and serve our community," said Angela Storseth-Cooper, incoming Chairman of the LMC Board of Directors. "We are also thrilled to recognize Sarah Rhea's exceptional contributions with her promotion to President & CEO. For 14 years, Sarah has been instrumental in transforming LMC, and this new role reflects her profound impact and our vision for the future."

Sarah Rhea's tenure at LMC has been marked by remarkable achievements, significantly expanding the organization's reach and impact. Under her leadership, LMC has seen substantial growth in its signature leadership class, successfully launched the highly impactful Leadership Master Class program, hosted a widely attended annual community-wide leadership summit, and spearheaded countless initiatives that have given back to the Montgomery County community. Her dedication and vision have elevated LMC to unprecedented heights.

The 2025-2026 Leadership Montgomery County Board of Directors is as follows:

Leadership:
• Chairman: Angela Storseth-Cooper ‘15, The U.S. Oncology Network/McKesson • Vice Chairman: James Campbell ‘22, Montgomery County Hospital District
• Immediate Past Chairman: Karen Harwell ‘15, Lone Star Family Health Center

Board Members - Term Ending 2026:
• Juanna Brandon ‘23, Texas Children’s Hospital
• Brittany Chandler ’22, Entergy Texas
• Shelby Keltner ’23
• Rebecca McDonald ’22, Woodforest National Bank
• Tom Michel ’16, Retired
• Amber Scheer ’24, Truluck’s

Board Members - Term Ending 2027:
• Lisa Fenley ’22, American Heart Association
• Carrie Lujan ‘18, Treasurer, Trustmark Bank
• Sarah McClure ’18, City of Oak Ridge North
• Todd Stephens ‘19, Secretary, The Woodlands Township
• Brent Wunderlich ’15, McKesson
• Melissa Young ‘09, Corporate Incentives

Board Members - Term Ending 2028:
• Matt Blakelock ’21, Conroe ISD
• Dr. Sabih Effendi ‘24, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
• Phillip Moore ’07, The Ark Church
• Nicole Preston ’20, Community Impact
• Lydia Robinson ‘21, Howard Hughes
• Pauline Veazey ‘23, Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber

The new board members bring a wealth of experience and a shared passion for community development to their roles. Their insights and leadership will be instrumental in guiding LMC’s strategic initiatives and ensuring the organization continues to be a vital force in cultivating leaders who drive positive change in Montgomery County.