Leadership Carteret
We are currently taking names for the Leadership Carteret 2024 waitlist. See below for contact information.
Leadership Carteret challenge
Which class is the best ever?
Leadership Carteret is one of the Chamber’s proudest traditions.
“Our goal since 1988 has been constant, and that is to help up-and-coming community leaders gain knowledge and build relationships that will enable them to be more successful here in Carteret county…and make a difference in our communities,” said Alan Leary of RE/MAX Ocean Properties, a co-chair of the Leadership Carteret Steering Committee.
The program runs for 10 consecutive weeks and the focus is on introducing the class members to the places, people and issues that define our county.
“The participants also do hands-on projects that benefit local not-for-profit groups that add so much to the fabric of our community here,” said Steve Hellersperk, of ACS Computer Service and Toastmasters-Morehead City, also a committee co-chair.
Leadership takes place from mid-January to mid-March. Tuition is $495 for Chamber members and $595 for others (please note: tuition is subject to change). The class is limited to 30 participants. Contact Taylor McCune at taylor@nccoastchamber.com for more information.

Leadership Carteret class of 2022
2020 Leadership Carteret Class
Here are some highlights from the 2020 Leadership Carteret Class:
- The class enjoyed some unique tours throughout the course.
- The class didn’t let a little bit of rain ruin their time at Coast Guard Station Fort Macon.
- The leadership class is treated to a wide variety of speakers, including local government leaders.
- Leadership Carteret aims to incorporate some fun into each day.
- Class Member and Cape Carteret Town Manager Zach Steffey got to speak to his classmates about his job and town.
- Aquarium employees Danielle Bolton, center, and Liz Baird, right, enjoyed leading thier classmates on a behind the scenes tour of the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
- Small teams got to explore a number of industrial sites in Carteret County, including Frank Door.
- The 2020 team was often reminded they are the best class ever!