It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since the Signature Program Class of 2020 completed their Leadership Columbus journey. Today, all 73 alumni are living out the values of community trusteeship in meaningful ways. Among them, Jevon Collins (SP ‘20), Jay Delaney (SP ’20), Amy Fleenor (SP ‘20), Diane Hurd (SP ’20), and Candace Klepacz (SP ‘20) stand out for their continued impact—serving on nonprofit boards, leading civic initiatives, and driving advocacy efforts across our community.
Jevon Collins (SP '20), The King Arts Complex
Since his Signature Program experience in 2020, Jevon has served on boards of organizations that he cares deeply about including the Cbus Libraries Board from 2021 until today and Valor Academy of Ohio Board from 2021 until 2024. Jevon also served on The Ohio State University: Black Alumni Society Board of Governors from 2020 until 20201 and then went on to serve as the Interim President from 2021 until 2022.
Jay Delaney (SP '20), The Ohio State University
Jay’s service on the Leadership Columbus Board of Trustees began after his completion of the Signature Program. Since 2020, Jay has also partnered with his colleagues to create the Ohio State Volunteer Leader Academy, a leadership development program for Ohio State Advancement volunteers.
Amy Fleenor (SP '20), First Commonwealth Bank
Amy’s service since completing the Signature Program in 2020 includes serving on the board of NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Mid-Ohio from 2021 until now, where she also served as President from April 2023-December 2024. She currently serves on the board of ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) Columbus, and her service with ACG began in February 2020. Amy is also the Alumni Ambassador for the Leadership Columbus Class of 2020. Amy was selected as a Columbus Business First 40 under 40 honoree in 2024.
Diane Hurd (SP '20), Inspire PR Group
After her Signature Program experience, Diane was inspired to join a board and found Columbus Speech & Hearing, and today serves as their 2025 Board Chair. She also serves locally in Grove City on her children’s school PTO and church council. She was selected in 2024 as a Columbus Business First 40 under 40 honoree.
Candace Klepacz (SP '20), Pepper Construction Group
Since completing the Signature Program in 2020, Candace has served on the Seeds of Caring Board including serving as board chair. She was also the past president of the SMPS (Society of Marketing Professionals Services) Columbus chapter and has served on the board since 2021. Candace’s continued civic involvement included serving as a Committee Member for Mayor Ginther’s Task Force on Recovery and Resiliency. Currently Candace is the District 3 Near East Area Commissioner. Candace was named as a 40 under 40 honoree by Columbus Business First in 2022.