NEXT LEVEL LEADERS
LEVEL UP
AS A LEADER.
Next Level Leaders is a year-round membership for professionals ready to grow into the next level of leadership.
Three ways in: a mentor matched from Signature Program alumni, mastermind rooms with your peers, and breakfast with the executives who've already walked it.
Three components, one membership
MENTORING
A mentor who's been there
Get matched one-to-one with a graduate of the Signature Program. You meet quarterly, in person, for an hour or more — a steady sounding board for the year ahead.
1:1 · 4× per year
MASTERMINDS
Real connections, honest conversations
Small-group, peer-to-peer, solution-focused sessions grouped by topic and experience level — built for real collaboration and a cohort mindset.
Choose 2 sessions / year
Executive Breakfasts
Hindsight, served early
Intimate breakfast conversations with seasoned executives — the career experience, expertise, and hindsight that help you fast-track your own growth.
1 Breakfast per quarter
2026 Executive Breakfast Conversation Hosts
Anne Richards — President & CEO, Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio
Betsy Sterling — President, Beaver Excavating Company
Chris Goff — Chairman, President & CEO, Employers Health
Joe Schauer — President & CEO, Schauer Group
Kris Westbrooks — President & Chief Operating Officer, Metallus
Kyle Stone — Prosecuting Attorney, Stark County Prosecutor’s Office
Lisa Zellers — Vice President, Sales & Development, AultCare
Ralph Lee — Chief Executive Officer, Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA)
Sample Mastermind Prompts
➤ Managing direct reports and creating a positive team culture
➤ Navigating conflict with coworkers and building relationship boundaries
➤ Building relationships within your organization and community
➤ Talking to your boss or board about difficult conversations
➤ Developing others and identifying future leaders
Next Level Leaders FAQ's
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
Leadership for every step.
I have learned about amazing organizations and individuals in Stark.
The program has broadened my perspective on what it means to be a leader.