Leadership

LEADERSHIP JOHNSON COUNTY

Tomorrow’s Leaders Made Today Through Leadership Johnson County

Mission

Leadership Johnson County prepares and motivates a diverse group of community-minded leaders through education and training.

The future of Johnson County is directly tied to the quality of its leadership. Leadership Johnson County is a program founded by the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce to identify and prepare the community’s future leadership resources. The program provides Johnson County with a network of current and emerging leaders who posses the skill and sense of commitment to improve the community.

Program

Our program begins in September with a retreat and continues with six one-day sessions, ending with recognition of completion of the Leadership Program at the ‘ANNUAL
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS DINNER’, that takes place each June. Each month has a different focus including:

  • History
  • Government
  • Business & Industry
  • Health and Social Services
  • Education
  • Tourism & Development

The sessions are conducted by leaders in their fields. In addition, field trips provide a firsthand look at important community locations.

Participants

Each year  men and women who represent a cross section of Johnson County is selected. Candidates are nominated by employers, organizations, or individuals. A selection committee reviews applications and participants are selected on the basis of their activity in the community and their potential as leaders. Participants become leaders who actively give their time and effort to our community. Graduates have a greater understanding of our county’s business, industrial, civic and educational issues. The skills learned through Leadership Johnson County prompt graduates to act on their awareness of community issues.

Nationwide studies of leadership programs indicate graduates are active in at least on community organization.

Tuition

Tuition is normally provided by sponsors, employers, or other organizations willing to help
finance this deductible expense. Limited scholarships are available.

Current Class

Mark Lundy-City Government;
Jerry Stanley- JC Chamber of Commerce;
Adrian Holman-Farmers State Bank;
Donna Manuel- Johnson County Bank;
Rose Rasmussen- Johnson County Education Department;
Dustin Sherrin- County Government;
Casey Dorenbaush-Mtn, City Marketing;

and the two (2) students chosen for LEADERSHIP
from the Johnson County High School Senior Class, are

‘Chelsea Fenner’, and
‘Elizabeth Dugger’
-both sponsored by Mountain Electric’s Operation ‘Pocket
Change’.

Class Schedule

  • Orientation/Pizza- September 21, 2010 -  5:30pm – Welcome Center
  • Leadership Retreat – September 25 & 26, 2010 – 7:30am  – Meet at Welcome
    Center, and travel to ‘Iron Mountain B&B’ in Butler, TN
  • History Day  -  October 21, 2010  -  8am – Meet at Welcome Center
  • Regional Leadership Day – November 11, 2010 -  Meet at Welcome Center, and
    travel to Millennium Center in Johnson City, TN
  • Health & Human Services Day  – January, 20, 2011 -8am  – Meet at Johnson
    County Retirement Center
  • Business & Industry Day – February 17, 2011 – 8am – Meet at Welcome
    Center
  • Government Day  – March 17th, 2011 – 8:30am  – Meet at Johnson County
    Courthouse
  • Education Day  -  April 21, 2011  – 8:30am – Meet at Johnson County Board of
    Education
  • Tourism-Agriculture & Economic Development Day  -  8am – Meet at Rick
    Thompson’s Office- County Farm Agency office
  • Graduation – June 3, 2011 – 6:00pm – Annual Chamber Dinner at the ‘Crewette
    Building’

Alumni

“List Pending”