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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News…Leadership Odessa Alumni Hosted “Lunch & Learn” Featuring SouthWest Bank President Chris Cole. Danny Barrera has the story.
Odessa, Texas/May 13, 2026-Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosted the Leadership Odessa Alumni Lunch and Learn event at the Odessa Regional Medical Center auditorium. Leadership Odessa alumni who have participated in the program over the past several years were invited to attend the inaugural Lunch and Learn luncheon, which provided an opportunity for networking, reconnecting and continued professional development among community leaders.
(Blake Monk, Coordinator/Representative-Leadership Odessa/Odessa Chamber of Commerce)
“There are so many great organizations around town that do their part in so many different facets. And the great thing about Leadership, Odessa alumni is that we’re trying to bridge a lot of those gaps to create servant leaders, with people being able to further their mission, and us also as leaders, being able to grow and to learn and to inspire others to do the same.”
Chris Cole, the current COO of Southwest Bank, served as the keynote speaker. Mr. Cole shared valuable insights on how professionals at every level of an organization can develop a leadership mindset and create positive change within their current roles.
(Chris Cole, COO-Southwest Bank)
“It’s really about encapsulating it all. What does that overall leadership look like regardless of where where you at, how you utilize some of the things that you have gone through in your life to help inspire others. How do you continue to grow as you continue to move up the corporate ladder and don’t become complacent with achieving some stature of life? It’s all about paving the way and giving back.”
The Leadership Odessa Alumni organization plans to host more events aimed at inspiring, engaging, and strengthening connections within the Odessa community.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.
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