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About Us
The Youth Leadership Association works to prepare the next generation of community, civic, and business leaders in Ohio and West Virginia. Our five pillars are: Leadership, Character, Service, Entrepreneurship, and Philanthropy. Through our local YLA Chapters and a variety of engaging programs, we provide opportunities for leadership and service to anyone who joins.
Our organization traces its roots back for over a century, and our programs have continued to make an impact on the lives of young people across Ohio and West Virginia. Our goal is to continue to provide valuable opportunities for youth to succeed and to prepare to lead their communities in the future.
YLA is an equal opportunity provider.
Our Mission
“We believe that helping youth achieve their full potential is our primary mission. We seek to help youth develop leadership and citizenship skills for a lifelong commitment to service through character-building programs for all that strengthen spirit, mind, and body.”
Our Team
David King
Executive Director
(304) 614-9924
david@ylaleads.org
Alicia Ridenour
Fiscal Officer / Program Coordinator
(304) 675-5899
alicia@ylaleads.org
Leslie Barton-Howell
Horseshoe Administrative Coordinator
(304) 478-2481
leslie@ylaleads.org
Lucas Plum
Partnership & Events Director
(304) 478-2481
lucas@ylaleads.org
Lois Nelson
Heritage Arts Director
(304) 478-2481
lois@ylaleads.org
Sonny Morgan
Cave Lake Operations Manager
(937) 588-3252
sonny@ylaleads.org
Board of Directors
David Runkle
President
Aaron Stockmeister
Vice President
Lynne Crow
Secretary
Joe Caltrider
Treasurer
Bill Bissett
Angie Domico-Cox
Tess Elshoff
Michael French
Clare Gordon Amoto
Jessica Greathouse
Chris Hamilton
Riley Keaton
Conrad Lucas
George Manahan
Karen Price
Ron Stollings
Mark Cannon
Emeritus
Charles Creamer
Emeritus
Ellen Goodwin
Emeritus
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