Leadership Anderson County

What is Leadership Anderson County?
Founded in 1990, Leadership Anderson County is a prestigious program of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce designed to develop emerging leaders, while simultaneously promoting the importance and strengths of our community. This program promotes leadership development, facilitates networking with other professionals in the community, and allows an opportunity for community service throughout the year. Local business leaders, public officials, and individuals in the Anderson County community are all invited to apply to the program.

To apply to be a part of the next class email completed application to:  Marsha@andersoncountychamber.org 

APPLICATION

What is the selection process? 
Limited to Twenty-five, participants are selected based on the following criteria: Demonstrated commitment to serving the Anderson County community, current or potential leadership role within their organization or business, interest in pursuing a community leadership role, and commitment to attend the scheduled sessions. Businesses, organizations, or individuals may nominate and sponsor candidates for the program. Businesses and  organizations are encouraged to sponsor a candidate from the community through our scholarship fund.

What is the time commitment and cost?

Program Days are typically held each month July – April . (some exceptions apply)

Time Commitment:

• Participants attend 12 program days, including an overnight trip to Nashville.
• Program days are held monthly, all day beginning at the Chamber Office,  from as early as 7:30 am or as late as 8:30 am and the latest the day would end is 5:00 pm. 

2026-2027 Program Schedule 

Participants are expected to commit to full-day attendance and travel on the transportation provided.

Participants are held to a strict attendance policy upon acceptance into the program.

Tuition: Non-refundable full tuition is $1,750.00 (includes meals, travel & lodging)

• Partical scholarships available by application for Non- Profits.
• Participants will have the opportunity to engage with public officials and participate in tours of key locations throughout Anderson County.

LEADERSHIP ANDERSON COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Committee Chair – Tammy Wilson, PCUD Natural Gas

Past-Chair – Kristen Otto, Emory Valley Center 

Member-at-large – Christy Davis, Y-12 Credit Union 

Chrystal Freyre, Tjoapack

Scott Page, SL Tennessee 

Anthony Hamby, Faith Promise Church – Anderson Campus

Ashley Harris, CNS/ Y-12 National Security Complex

Devon Crass, CNS/ Y-12 National Security Complex

Angela Sylvester, City of Clinton 

Chance Houck, City of Clinton 

Brock Kennedy, GEON Performance Solutions

Val Luethge, City of Oak Ridge

Regina Copeland, Anderson Co. Trustee 

Seth Whitehouse, UT Ag Extension 

Candace Watson, Clinton High School (YLAC)

Carla Cothern, Anderson County High School (YLAC)

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Rick Meredith, President, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce

Marsha Stapleton, Program Director for Leadership Anderson County Programs / Chamber Director for Anderson County Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Anderson County alumni are available for questions about the program. For more information please call the Chamber office at (865) 457-2559 or email: marsha@andersoncountychamber.org