About the Leadership Forum

The Fort Wayne Leadership Forum was founded in 1992 when a group of business owners began meeting at lunch to develop social and business relationships, as well as quality referrals and business opportunities. Today, membership has grown to include first-, second- and third-generation entrepreneurs who are expanding the success of their businesses.

Membership in the Leadership Forum is much more than a membership in a “tip club.” It is a commitment to establish and build relationships within the group, and to influence our community in positive, long-term ways.

Welcome, New Members

Nicolle Campbell

Visit Fort Wayne

Sharon Miller

Bulldog Consulting Services

Rudy Mahara

Rudy's

Upcoming Speakers

July 15, 2025 — Jeff Peters, Stewart, Brimmer, Peters & Company

July 22, 2025 — Josette Rider, Big Brothers Big Sisters

July 29, 2025 — Rudy Mahara, Rudy's

August 5, 2025 — Business Meeting,

August 12, 2025 — Mike Roselle, Core Tech, Inc.

August 19, 2025 — Nate Routsong, Simplex Security

August 26, 2025 — Phil Roy, Carpet Masters, Inc.

September 2, 2025 — Business Meeting,

September 9, 2025 — Joe Schneider, Pond Pros

September 16, 2025 — Dave Smith, Landscape Concepts & Design

September 23, 2025 — Wendy Stein, Stein Ad Promos

September 30, 2025 — Robbie Sage, Antibus Scales & Systems, Inc.

October 7, 2025 — Business Meeting,

October 14, 2025 — Brad Stinson, The Stinson Team Real Estate

October 21, 2025 — Blaine Stuckey, Mad Anthony Brewing Company & Shigs & Pits BBQ

October 28, 2025 — Open Speaker,

November 4, 2025 — Business Meeting,

November 11, 2025 — Tina Tazian, Tazian Properties, LLC

November 18, 2025 — Tom Teel, Teel Family Dentistry

November 25, 2025 — Steve Waggoner, UBS Financial

December 2, 2025 — Business Meeting,

December 9, 2025 — Greg Wehling, Elevatus Architecture

December 16, 2025 — Mark Welker, Speedway Redi-Mix

December 23, 2025 — Christmas - No Meeting,

December 30, 2025 — New Years - No Meeting,

January 6, 2026 — Business Meeting,

January 13, 2026 — Austin Wilburn, J & A Ford Tree Care

January 20, 2026 — Ric Zehr, The North Eastern Group

January 27, 2026 — Dave Zirille, Leading Edge Payments

February 3, 2026 — Business Meeting,

February 10, 2026 — Aaron Slone, Envision Pools

February 17, 2026 — Nate Moellering, Fort Wayne Recovery

February 24, 2026 — Sharon Miller, Bulldog Consulting Services

March 3, 2026 — Business Meeting,

March 10, 2026 — Nicolle Campbell, Visit Fort Wayne

March 17, 2026 — Speakers will start over at A with Tom Antisdel or a New Member that hasn't spoke yet, WANE-TV CBS