Leadership Southeast Georgia (LSEGA), a regional leadership development organization serving 10 counties across Southeast Georgia, has announced its new Executive Committee and the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors.

The Executive Committee will be led by Chair Leia Dedic, Chief Operating Officer at United Way of the Coastal Empire. Dedic oversees strategic community initiatives focused on strengthening economic opportunity and quality of life throughout the region. With leadership experience spanning nonprofit, consulting, and economic development, she brings a strong focus on collaboration and regional impact to her role. Dedic is a 2017 graduate of Leadership Savannah and a 2019 graduate of Leadership Southeast Georgia.

Vice Chair Marcus Sack is president and CEO of M.E. Sack Engineering, where he leads infrastructure and development projects throughout the region. A longtime community leader, Sack is a two-time recipient of the Rotary Paul Harris Fellow award and is actively involved in initiatives supporting sustainable growth across the region. He is a 2013 graduate of LSEGA.

Secretary Jessica Hood is vice president of the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority. A certified economic developer, Hood has extensive experience in business recruitment, retention and economic development throughout coastal Georgia. She is an alumna of multiple regional leadership programs and a 2013 graduate of LSEGA.

Treasurer Peyton Fuller is Procurement Director and Grants Manager for the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners. Originally from Millen, he moved to Statesboro in 2000 to attend Georgia Southern University, where he earned undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Accounting and a graduate degree in Public Administration. He is a 2014 graduate of Leadership Bulloch and a 2022 graduate of Leadership Southeast Georgia. Fuller previously served as chair of Leadership Bulloch and President of the Leadership Bulloch Alumni Association. He currently serves as Treasurer for Leadership Southeast Georgia and President-Elect of United Way of Southeast Georgia.

Stephanie Dammen-Morrell will serve as immediate past chair after successfully leading the organization as chair this past year. Dammen-Morrell is a principal and director of marketing and business development at Hussey Gay Bell, where she leads strategic branding initiatives and client development across the Southeast. A graduate of Leadership Savannah, Leadership Southeast Georgia and Leadership Georgia, she brings a strong regional perspective and will continue supporting LSEGA's leadership and mission. She is a 2018 graduate of LSEGA.

LSEGA also welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors: Cynthia Cradduck of Savannah Technical College, Rachel Thompson of Bank of Newington and Courtney Rawlins of the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority. The new members represent Chatham and Screven counties and bring additional perspectives from education, banking and economic development to the regional board.

The 2027 LSEGA Board of Directors includes Scott Allison, Cecilia Arango, Cynthia Cradduck, Krystal Crawford, Stephanie Dammen-Morrell, Leia Dedic, Kristin Fulford, Peyton Fuller, Krystal Hart, Jessica Hood, Kate Pontello Karwacki, Chris Nowicki, Royce Proctor, Courtney Rawlins, Madison Roesel, Marcus Sack, Zerik Samples, Rachel Thompson, Sam Tostensen and Maria Whitfield.

Leadership Southeast Georgia is a five-month leadership development program designed to equip, empower and connect community leaders across the region. Through immersive programming focused on key regional issues and opportunities, LSEGA fosters collaboration among leaders throughout Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven counties.

For more information about Leadership Southeast Georgia, visit www.lsega.com.