LWC Alumni Spotlight: Carrie Ebersole, Micropulse, Inc.

LWC Alum and Micropulse employee Carrie Ebersole is pictured with a variety of quality medical devices produced by the Whitley County based company and long time supporter of LWC

When Carrie Ebersole graduated from the seventh class of Leadership Whitley County in 2008, she selected B.A.B.E. as her board internship assignment hoping to learn more about the program that serves the youngest members of our community.   Ebersole’s internship quickly turned into the role of board member, and today she serves as the Vice-Chair of a program that successfully promotes healthy families.  As the Lead Expeditor at Micropulse, Ebersole was anxious to apply for the LWC program after hearing the positive experiences from her fellow co-workers who had participated.

“The thing I took away most from the program was understanding people’s personalities,” said Ebersole.  “LWC definitely helps with supervisory skills.  It opened a shell.”   Ebersole added the skills she acquired during the program have helped her be a productive B.A.B.E. board member and serve as an integral part of helping the program grow.  “LWC made me look for an organization to be a part of and find what volunteer opportunities are a good fit.”

Ebersole added she had no specific expectations coming into the program, so it was a pleasant surprise when the learning experience offered her to make new acquaintances and broaden her connections with people in the community.   She’s also been able to discuss program experiences with other coworkers who have participated in LWC.

A mother of three kids ages 7 -12, Carrie has been with Micropulse for 18 years since starting as an ICE student at Columbia City High School.   It’s a family affair with the Whitley County based business as her husband Jeff is also employed with the company.   Ebersole’s passion for service is evident as she talks about her experiences with B.A.B.E.    

“It’s been exciting to be a part of something where the strength of everyone is involved,” she said.  “There are motivated people wanting to make a difference in the community and children are our future.   Leadership Whitley County makes you ask “What do I want to do?” and without the program I would never have been connected to B.A.B.E.”

Applications are now being accepted for the tenth class of Leadership Whitley County.  Tuition to the monthly program that runs September –April is $600 and includes all expenses.  For more information, go to www.leadershipwc.org or contact LWC Program Director Kelley Sheiss at 799-4045 or 3dsheiss@gmail.com.                              ###

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