ABOUT US

We believe in Upper Arlington.
And in the people who call it home.

Since 1988, Leadership UA has provided residents with development programs that encourage leadership and community engagement, and community programs that increase dialogue between our residents. Participating in one of our programs provides you the opportunity to network within the community, strengthen leadership skills, and broaden your understanding of local issues.

 

In addition to providing great programming, Leadership Upper Arlington also recognizes those individuals who have made an exceptional impact in the community. Awards like the Exceptional Leadership Award and the Distinguished Alumni Award are always presented at our annual Graduation and Award Ceremony in the late spring.

Leadership Upper Arlington was created for our neighbors. We believe in Upper Arlington. And in the people who call it home. We invite you to take a look at all we have to offer.

 

Executive Director

Nic lives in Upper Arlington with his family and is deeply engaged within his community. He’s an active community leader who has most recently served as the President and High School Program Director of Leadership Upper Arlington; Vice President of the UA Alumni Association; Fundraising and Engagement Chair of the UA Education Foundation; served on the UA Library Levy Campaign; is a founding Board member of EqualUA; and helped create the City’s first Community Relations Committee.

Professionally, Nic has over 17 years of experience in the real estate field and currently works on The Robert Weiler Company’s Appraisal Team and as an active Real Estate Agent with The Cantwell Group |Keller Williams Classic Properties. He grew up in Upper Arlington and attended college at Franklin University where he earned a B.S. in Economics with Cum Laude honors.

In his downtime Nic loves to explore Columbus with his wife Erin and son Ellis, coach lacrosse, mentor students, substitute teach in the UA Schools, collect comics, read, and watch football.

Board of Directors

Leadership Upper Arlington’s Board of Directors is composed of hardworking volunteers who strive to maintain our excellent traditions and continuously improve our programming. Directors serve a four-year term, serve on at least one committee, and participate in activities sponsored by the Leadership Program. Officers are selected each year by the board membership.

Executive Director

  • Nic Fortkamp

Board Officers

  • President: Michelle Montgomery

  • Treasurer: Linda Moulakis

  • Secretary: Joseph Lotozo

  • Immediate Past President: Linda Moulakis

  • UA City Council Rep: Ukeme Awakessien Jeter

Board of Directors

  • Jen Faure

  • Gregor Gilliom

  • Scott Kidwell

  • Charlie Snyder

  • Jared Nyhart

  • Stacy McIntire

  • Molly Seguin

  • Elizabeth Mangas

PROGRAM SPONSORS

To those who help us make an impact: Thank you.

Leadership Upper Arlington would not exist without the generous support of our donors and sponsors. We would like to extend our most sincere gratitude to everyone that has helped support Leadership Upper Arlington for more than 30 years, especially our most loyal sponsors: The City of Upper Arlington and CoHatch Upper Arlington. Leadership UA was selected for the 2020 CoHatch Give Scholarship Fund.

Generous support was also gifted from: 

Additionally, we would like to extend appreciation to the generous donors who provided support for our adult class members: 

We are very grateful for the generous donations and support from our alumni and friends. We deeply appreciate those who believe in the importance of our programming and allow us to continue impacting our community. If you wish to support our mission, you can donate online.

 

“It is a privilege to work with an incredible team of volunteer board members and community leaders. Leadership UA has provided me with in-depth knowledge about UA and our neighboring communities, and has introduced me to our incredible residents, employees, and high school students.”

— Natalie Boe, Former Executive Director
Leadership Upper Arlington