Jackson Chamber Announces 2021 Leadership Jackson Class Participants
Jackson Chamber Announces 2021 Leadership Jackson Class Participants
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 - The Jackson Chamber is pleased to announce the nominees selected for its 2021 Leadership Jackson class. Leadership Jackson is a leadership development program for community members who demonstrate leadership potential. Sponsored by the Jackson Chamber, the program is an opportunity for local professionals to learn more about the community and the challenges it faces.
The class participated in a full day information session in early September to get acquainted and find out more about what their Leadership Jackson experience will entail. The session was led by Leadership Jackson 2021 Chair Nick Hayes, General Manager, Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical and Vice-Chair David Knack, Director of Business Development, Town & Country Realtors – Joey Hale. In two weeks, Leadership Jackson class members will start with a get acquainted session.
”I am excited to begin working with the 43rd Class of Leadership Jackson,” said Nick Hayes. “The selection committee has put together a phenomenal class of talented individuals. Leadership Jackson has a long history of producing exceptional leaders for their careers but also for the communities that they live in. I am looking forward to watching this incredible group of professionals create lifelong bonds, strengthen their leadership skills and learn more about the resources that Jackson and Madison County has to offer.”
Class members will meet weekly for sessions on various topics. A leadership skill-building component is incorporated into each session. Leaders in key areas, such as health care, criminal justice, economic development, quality of life, education and government will share an overview of the present state, challenges, and future vision. This information provides the class with a broad understanding of the inner-workings of Jackson-Madison County and a big picture view. It also engages them in a self-analysis of where they can best make a positive impact by getting involved or by being a resource for their company or sphere of influence.
“Leadership Jackson is a transformative opportunity for emerging leaders in our community to build relationships with one another, to learn more about the challenges Jackson faces and the strengths it possesses,” says David Knack” Relationships are everything - in business and in life. Leadership Jackson gives emerging leaders the opportunity to develop relationships around the common goal of making Jackson a stronger and healthier community for all who call it home.”
The 2021 Leadership Jackson class includes:
Robin Apelgren, The Dream Center
Michael Baugh, Jackson Energy Authority
Thomas Brown, Jr., Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA)
Trey Cleek, County Commissioner
Jameson Colbert, Thrivent Financial
Christi David, City of Jackson – Recreation & Parks
Lizzie Emmons, Jackson Arts Council
Mandy Fisher, Bethel University
Dr. Joe Fote, Youth Town of Tennessee
Cameron Hansbrough, Jackson Chamber
Jeremy Hunt, Fellowship Bible Church
Cannon Johnson, Jackson Fence Company
Debra Kee, Town & Country Realtors – Joey Hale
Jacob Klink, Regions Bank
Erica Lasley, Stanley Black & Decker
Special Agent Scott Lawson, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Margaret Livingston, University School of Jackson
Sidney McKelvey, Master Medical Equipment (MME)
Tawanika McKinney, City of Jackson – Auditors Office
Edna Morales, Le Bonheur Children’s Outpatient Center
John Nanney, Central Distributors, Inc.
Jessica Platt, First Methodist Downtown Jackson
Beth Rainey, West Tennessee Healthcare
Justin Searcy, City of Jackson
Inv. Andy Smith, Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Hannah Snowden, Madison County CASA
Donna Stines, West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation
Julanne Stone, Scarlet Rope Project
Andrew Sutherland, Christian Brothers Automotive – Jackson
Michelle Thomas, SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County
Christi Williams, Cowart Reese Sargent, CPA’s, Baker
About Leadership Jackson:
Leadership Jackson was developed by the Jackson Chamber in 1979 to build core leadership for West Tennessee – training young leaders to get involved and to identify people for a fast track to leadership. It’s mission is to strengthen the community by developing engaged leaders, inspiring servant leadership, and encouraging community trusteeship. To learn more about Leadership Jackson, visit www.leadershipjackson.com
About the Jackson Chamber:
The Jackson Chamber was founded in 1905 – seven years prior to the United States Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber consists of a diverse and talented staff, an executive committee, dedicated volunteers, and more than 1,350 business members – all committed to growing the economy and quality of life for everyone in Madison County and the region.
