CHERYL JOHNSON

President

Cheryl has dedicated her life to building relationships and making a difference in the world. As a lover of journaling, photography, and meeting new people, she is thrilled to fulfill her dream job as President of Leadership Montgomery, where she connects leaders to effect change. Balancing a full-time career and raising a family, she earned a B.S. Degree in Banking from Troy University at Montgomery. Over a span of twenty years, she worked for Regions Bank and Compass Bank. Before joining Leadership Montgomery in July 2017, she served as Director of Philanthropy at Huntingdon College and as Executive Assistant to the President of Bonnie Plants in Union Springs.

She actively volunteers as a board member for the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama, is a Past President of the Montgomery Sunrise Rotary Club, and a past Honorary Commander for the 32nd Student Squadron of the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB. She is a proud to be a graduate of Leadership Montgomery Class XXXIII and Leadership Alabama Class XXXII. Her recent accomplishment of becoming the first Certified Community Leadership Practitioner in Alabama is a highlight of her career.

Alex woodlard

PrOGRAM MANAGER

Alex Woolard brings a unique blend of creativity, passion, and community engagement to the Leadership Montgomery team. She is a graduate of Auburn University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Production Management.

Following graduation, Alex launched Victoria Alexis Designs and Alterations, a business she continues to operate successfully today. Her experience as a small-business owner reflects her creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to serving others.

Alex joined Leadership Montgomery with a desire to build meaningful relationships and become more actively engaged in the community. Her personal mission is centered on helping others and her belief that every person matters. Outside of her professional and community involvement, Alex is married and the proud mother of two boys, ages four and six.