BOISE, ID – Leadership Boise (LB), a program of the Boise Metro Chamber, today announced the LB Class of 2020. As one of the longest-running, Chamber-sponsored leadership programs in the United States, LB has graduated more than 1,550 business and civic leaders since its inception in 1975.
 
Through monthly day-long sessions, participants develop and enhance their knowledge and understanding of their community, including its complexities and potential. The program strives to foster new perspectives for creative leadership with the goal of providing participants with the foundation needed to expand their leadership roles in the community.
 
Each year, the Leadership Boise Interview & Selection Committee is tasked with choosing 54 classmates out of an incredible field of applicants. “Selecting this year’s class was not an easy task. The candidate pool was impressive and presented a variety of backgrounds and experiences that was sure to build an amazing class,” said Lindsay Andrysiak, Leadership Boise President. “I am so inspired by each member of this group and know that individually, and as a class, they will affect positive change on our community now and well into the future! I look forward to watching them grow, learn about the community, and find new ways to be connected and involved.”
 
This year’s theme is “Leading Beyond Limits”. The Opening Retreat, their first session, took place on August 17-18, 2018 at the YMCA Horsethief Camp outside of Cascade, ID. Participants heard from David Duro, President & CEO, Treasure Valley YMCA; Jim Everett, Co-President, College of Idaho; and Tanner Rohne, Associate Executive Director, Y Camp at Horsethief Reservoir.
 
“This group of established leaders is curious, determined, and creative. I am delighted to have the chance to see them continue to connect with our community and inspire each other.” said Meredith Stead, 2018-2019 Leadership Boise Vice President. “I have no doubt that together they will have an amazing impact on our city over the next two years and throughout their own areas of influence for many more to come.”

​Erin Erkins
​Boise Metro Chamber

This month, we are thrilled to introduce Nate Fehrenbacher as our Member Spotlight. We asked Nate a few questions about himself and what makes working at one of the Treasure Valley's leading tile and stone providers so enjoyable. Here's what he had to say.

Organization Website (to be listed in newsletter)
Bedrosians Tile and Stone
 
What is your favorite film?
“Training Day”
 
What is the best book you've read recently?
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
 
What sport do you enjoy watching most?
Football, World Cup, Tour de France
 
Who is the most interesting historical figure?
Muhammad Ali
 
What is your favorite hobby or thing to do during the weekend?
Cycling and yardwork
 
Favorite Idaho escape?
Anywhere in the mountains
 
Favorite place in Boise to take a visitor?
Julia Davis Park

Local company Zenware joined an elite crew to restore historic and world-renowned Air Force One.  Zenware was one of the key sponsors of the annual Air Force One Detailing event. Two of the partners, Rod Puzey and Jody Sedrick, spent the entire week working side by side the elite preservation team to help preserve Air Force One and the 19 other planes at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.

The annual event is run by industry leader and master detailer trainer Mr. Renny Doyle and his wife, Diane, who hand selected master detailers for the 2018 Air Force One Detailing Team. Sixty master detailers from all over the country — including Alaska and Hawaii — flew in to Seattle for a week of restoration and preservation work. 2018 marks the 15th year of this amazing event where these men and women volunteer their expertise and services to literally preserve history. Everyone on the team takes part in the restoration of the very first Air Force One that was used by Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Nixon. They then worked on an additional 18 planes, including a B-29 Bomber, B-17 Bomber, B-52, and other historic planes.

To literally touch and preserve history was an unbelievable experience. We are proud to have Zenware’s field service app RoadFS be the official software of the 2018 Air Force One Detailing Team. If you are wondering, we can’t wait to return next year.