Easton Utilities is proud to recognize three team members who have graduated from Leadership Maryland. John Hines III, P.E., Vice President of Operations, completed the Executive Program, while Eddie Westerfield, Manager of the Electric Department, and Lauren Lahman, Controller, both graduated from the Emerging Leader Program. Leadership Maryland honored Hines, Westerfield, Lahman, and the entire Class of 2025 at its 32nd graduation ceremony on December 2.
“At Easton Utilities, the success of our employees is the clearest reflection of who we are and what we value. John, Lauren and Eddie’s achievements demonstrate our commitment to leadership. As a graduate of Leadership Maryland, Class of 2021, I firmly believe in the value of the program because of the exposure it provides,” said John Horner, President and CEO.
Hines was one of 51 individuals chosen by a committee to complete the eight-month hands-on Executive Program. The class participated in various sessions focused on Maryland’s five main geographic regions and the most vital issues impacting economic development, education, health and human services, criminal justice, the environment, and multi-culturalism/diversity across the state. More than 100 experts representing Maryland’s business, government, education, and non-profit communities served as panelists and guest speakers.
Westerfield and Lahman were two of 36 individuals selected to complete the six-month Emerging Leaders program. This curriculum offered a holistic approach to leadership development and was designed to help each applicant increase their self-awareness and gain behaviors, skills, and tools to become more adaptive, inclusive, strategic, and impactful leaders.
“On behalf of our staff, board, and membership, I congratulate the Executive Program Class of 2025 and Emerging Leader 2nd Class on their incredible achievement,” said David Fike ’16 (LM), president and CEO, Leadership Maryland. “The graduates of both programs have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth, and I am confident they will continue to drive meaningful change in their communities and across Maryland as part of our alumni network.”
Easton Utilities is a community-owned, not-for-profit utility and telecommunications company operating the Electric, Natural Gas, Water, Wastewater, Cable Television, and Internet services for the Town of Easton and portions of the surrounding area. Please visit www.eastonutilities.com or call 410-822-6110 to learn more.
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