What is Leadership Anderson County?
The Leadership Anderson County Advisory Committee has designed a course curriculum 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.
2024-2025 Program Schedule
* Mandatory Attendance
(schedule subject to change)
7:45 am – 5:00 pm
Orientation Day 1 – Monday, July 15, 2024 *
Orientation Day 2 – Tuesday, July 16, 2024 *
Arts/ Tourism/ Culture – Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Health & Community – Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Class Community Project – TBD (week of September 23-27, 2024) *
City Government – October 15, 2024
County Government – November 12, 2024
Industry – December 3, 2024
Technology – January 14, 2025
Education – February 11, 2025
State Government (Nashville overnight) – February 24/25, 2025*
Agriculture – March 4, 2025
Media – April 8, 2025
Graduation – April 29, 2025 *
To be added to the wait list for the Class of 2026 please email [email protected]
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 on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. (some exceptions apply)
Time Commitment: Sessions are held from July – April
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 all meals, travel & lodging)
What does the Leadership program include?
The program will focus on how the dynamics of local businesses and city, county, and state governments impact economic and community development. Class members will be introduced to business leaders and elected officials who influence the private and public sectors daily. The curriculum includes sessions on Applied Leadership Skills, Team Building, and Project Management. Tours of the area will cover all aspects of Anderson County and an overnight trip to Nashville for an opportunity to make connections at the state level and have a photo with the Governor. Once the program is completed graduates will be honored at a special graduation event.
LEADERSHIP ANDERSON COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2025 Chair – Scott Page, SL Tennessee, LLC
2026 Chair-Elect – Nikki Adkisson, CNS/Y-12 Security Complex
2024 Past Chair – Sara Knight, Y-12 Credit Union
Jennifer Allen, SL Tennessee, LLC
Regina Copeland, Anderson County Trustee
Christy Davis, Y-12 Credit Union
Margaret Durgin, Child Advocacy Center of Anderson Co, TN
Kristen Otto, Emory Valley Center
Eric Patterson, Nuclear Solutions, Boston Government Services, LLC
Ryan Sutton, Anderson County Schools Communication / ACTV
Angela Sylvester, City of Clinton
Kristin Waldschlager, CNS/Y-12 Security Complex
Candace Watson, Clinton High School
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Rick Meredith, President, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce
Marsha Stapleton, Chamber Coordinator, 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: [email protected].