Our Story
Launched in 2004, Leadership Greater McHenry County addresses a critical need in every effective community: the development of community leaders who are dedicated to public processes. No other countywide program exists with the same mission and focus. Leadership must be cultivated; it does not just happen. Through focused programs, LGMC creates a vital leadership resource for the entire county. Participants from all sectors engage in a ten-month program designed to equip them for leadership roles on boards, commissions, and within their organizations. Today, LGMC boasts over 560 alumni, all committed to positively impacting the future of McHenry County through civic, charitable, government, education, and business initiatives.