R 111336Z MAR 13

ALCOAST 100/13
COMDTNOTE 5420
SUBJ: COMMANDANTS LEADERSHIP, EXCELLENCE AND DIVERSITY (LEAD) COUNCIL
SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 202147Z DEC 12/ALCOAST 536/12
1. A selection panel convened at Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington
DC on 17 January 2013, to consider applications for membership on the
LEAD Council.
2. The following Coast Guard members were selected to serve on the
LEAD Council for a 3-year term to begin spring 2013:
     a. GMC Laurie Kennedy
     b. IS3 Amanda Morton
     c. Mr. Jose Suarez
3. The following Coast Guard members were selected to serve on the
LEAD Council for a 3-year term to begin fall 2013:
     a. LCDR Peggy Britton
     b. BMCS William Hollandsworth
     c. MSTCS Matthew Valenti
4. Thank you to the 53 shipmates who applied for a position, and
commands that endorsed their application to the LEAD Council. The
selection process was especially challenging due to the large number
of applicants for the limited openings. Your desire to make a
difference in the Coast Guards workplace climate and diversity
management is commendable.
5. Applicants not selected during this panel are encouraged to
reapply for future LEAD Council selection opportunities.
6. The purpose of the Commandants LEAD Council is to enhance
leadership development skills, support the development of a diverse
and inclusive workforce, enhance the workforce environment, and
provide the Commandant with awareness of field concerns throughout
the Coast Guard. New LEAD Council members will be contacted by a LEAD
Council Co-Chair to notify them of their responsibilities.
7. POC for COMDT (CG-12B) is LT Andrew Jantzen, 202-475-5248,
(Andrew.B.Jantzen(at)uscg.mil) and for COMDT (CG-133) is LT Orion
Bloom, 202-475-5519, (Orion.R.Bloom(at)uscg.mil).
8. Mr. Curtis B. Odom, Director of Civilian Human Resources,
Diversity and Leadership, sends.
9. Internet release authorized.