BUTLER TWP — The 2010 class of Leadership Butler County concluded with graduation ceremonies Wednesday morning at Butler County Community College's Founders Hall.

Part of the United Way of Butler County's annual meeting event, Leadership members joined to discuss their nine-month education of Butler County.

Stan Kosciuszko, president of the Butler Chamber of Commerce, who serves as mentor and organizer of the Leadership classes, explained the program introduces participants to local, regional and national presenters; authorities on local issues; volunteers; and beneficiaries of countywide programs and services.

Class members also learn about helping within the community through volunteer and professional methods.

The 2010 Leadership Butler County graduates are: Deborah Baker, Slippery Rock University; Casey Bower, Armstrong; Kerry Cassidy, Cassidy Insurance Association; Teneal Caw, VA Butler Healthcare; Jessica Dandoy, BC3; Beth Dittmer, Maher Duessel; Rochelle Graham, Butler County Children and Youth Services; Elizabeth Howard Sommers, C.W. Howard Insurance Agency; Robyn Kerschbaumer, Butler Health System; and Scott Lehman, VNA.

Other graduates are: Matthew Lutz, Armstrong; Michael Lysakowski, Quality Life Services; Melisse Maser, Butler Memorial Hospital; John McCarrier, Interstate Pipe & Supply; Paul McEachin, Farmers National Bank; Ronak Modi, BASF Corporation; Christine O'Brien, First United Methodist Church; Daneen O'Donnell, Armstrong; Megan Rummel, Brady Hills MHP/ Hillard Family; Amelia Seybert, Gaiser Addiction Center; Michael Swigart, American Red Cross; Mark Voelker, Penreco; and Bradley Wojnar, PNC Bank.