Announcing SKL Class XLIV

Congratulations to the impressive leaders selected to participate in SKL Class XLIV

Each year the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series (SKL), now in its 44^th year, selects 25 individuals to participate in this highly competitive program, which seeks to expand the ranks of community leaders by teaching and motivating members to address the needs of Central Indiana.

Class members are chosen because of their significant community involvement and professional achievement; their demonstrated interest in community issues; a record of participation and achievement in voluntary community activities; and their willingness to expand their leadership role in the community.

“Indianapolis has a long, rich history of community leaders providing vision, effort, and resources,” said Rebecca Hutton, President & CEO and SKL Program Director at Leadership Indianapolis. “We are proud to support this diverse group of emerging leaders and their key role in Central Indiana’s future. Our community will be strengthened through their civil discourse, shared learning, and collaborative leadership.”

Steve Walker has been named the Moderator for SKL Class XLIV. Mr. Walker is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Walker. To ensure that the series is timely and topical, each class’s moderator identifies aspects of broad economic and societal issues that are specific to Central Indiana for the class to study.

“Exactly 30 years ago, I was selected to be a member of SKL Class XIV. Little did I know what a profoundly positive impact this experience would have on my life, my business and my family. SKL took my love for my hometown to a new and higher place, providing the gateway to be involved with and contribute to the growth and progress of Greater Indy. Along the way I made great friends, had incredible experiences and learned many valuable lessons. I have always been grateful to SKL and promised myself long ago that if I ever got the opportunity to be moderator, I would jump at the chance. I am so grateful they called. Now I get to “go back” to SKL and experience it again, this time with twenty-five emerging leaders. It’s going be a great year and I can’t wait to get started,” said Walker. “My dad, Frank Walker, was Moderator of SKL Class XIII. This makes us the first father-son moderators in the now 44-year history of SKL. And that is pretty darn cool too.”

SKL Class XLIV will meet monthly from September through June. Participants will interact with local leaders, professional experts, and community decision makers to discuss a range of community issues.

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Class XLIV Roster
Steve Walker, Moderator