10 graduates make up Leadership Lee Class of 2018
Participants gain knowledge of community’s strengths, challenges
From Staff Reports
LEESBURG — The 2018 Leadership Lee Class wrapped up its sessions at The Bindery in Lee County last week.
Leadership Lee’s mission is to enhance leadership opportunities by increasing participants’ knowledge of the economic strengths and infrastructure of the community and by exposing class members to challenges and issues confronting the community. The class attended five different sessions on topics including economic development, local government, entrepreneurship venues, health care, agribusiness and the local education system.
The 2018 Leadership Lee Class includes Eric Armstrong, Trey Cooper, Renita Gause, Bradley Horne, Austin Joiner, Jodie Knight, Sara Mitchell, Rhonda C. Porter, Kenny Roberts and John Wheaton.
The next Leadership Lee class, sponsored by the Lee County Chamber of Commerce, will be convened in February 2019. Citizens interested in being considered for inclusion in the leadership program should contact Lesley Barbosa at (229) 759-2422 or [email protected].
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