Leadership Clarksville has named 32 local leaders to its class of 2025. In its 37th year of operation, the executive leadership program is designed to enhance collaboration among community and business leaders of the area, to give them an intense look at the community, to inspire solutions to complex problems, generate long-term economic value and quality of life.
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Leadership Clarksville has named 32 local leaders to its Class of 2025. In its 37th year of operation, the executive leadership program is designed to enhance collaboration among community and business leaders of the area, to give them an intense look at the community, to inspire solutions to complex problems, generate long-term economic value and quality of life.
Over the next year, class members will meet monthly and receive a three-dimensional view of business, academic, infrastructure, economic, government, nonprofit, law enforcement, health and cultural aspects of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community.
“As we welcome our new class, our vision extends beyond merely exploring the landscape of Clarksville and Montgomery County,” Yolonda M. Williams, Leadership Clarksville executive director said. “We aim to dive deeper into the roots of our community, past leaders and graduates, by not only showcasing the present but also preserving the rich history that has shaped it.”
Members of the Class of 2025 are:
Tris Alexander, Facility Management Specialist, Fort CampbellKara Bond, Realtor, Keller WilliamsAngie Brady, Executive Director, Visit ClarksvilleJoyce Brittain, School-based Program Specialist, Big Brothers Big SistersMark Barton, Professor of Military Science, APSULeonard Clemons, Vice President of Student Affairs, APSUDrew Cook, Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager, Legends BankMechelle Glenn, Pastor, Devine Creations, Oak GroveDeanna Griffin, Campus Director, College of Applied Technology, Dickson/Clarksville CampusZachery Hayes, Risk Advisor, Higgins InsuranceKathy Heuston, Professor and Coordinator, Institute for the Public Humanities, APSUEdward Howard, Founder/Owner, Official Wings RestaurantTerry Howell, Chief Operating Officer, F&M BankMelissa Izatt, Chief Human Resources Officer, CMCSSCharley Jordan, Owner/Operator, Jordan FarmsTeNeka Kennedy, Founder, Little Learners University Inc.Clayton Larson, Funeral Director, McReynolds-Nave & LarsonTessa Luntz, Human Resources Director, City of ClarksvilleDexter Mines, Senior Implementation Strategist, Center for Policing EquityDayna Paine, Director of Career and Technical Education, CMCSSShaan Patel, Manager Expansion & Development, Excel Hospitality GroupJacob Powers, Captain, Clarksville Fire RescueDevin Ramos, Chief Executive Officer, Simplify Real Estate – Forward FactorSarah “Sally” Raymond, retired educatorChristopher Reneau, Chief Financial Officer, Millan Enterprises LLCLatonya Roberts, Manager, Publix Trenton RoadBrittany Robinson, Manager, Altra Federal Credit UnionKim Satterfield, CFO, Clarksville AcademyShawn Scott, Founder and Sr. Pastor, Renovation ChurchLouise Smith, Executive Director, Minds MatterEmily Tardiff, Account Manager, Greater Clarksville United WayDlynn Williams, Dean, College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, APSU
“I am excited for this 2024-25 Leadership Clarksville class because of the unique experiences they will have and lifelong friendships they will create. The best part is the additional insights these committed and engaged leaders will contribute to advance the mission of Leadership Clarksville,” Betty Burchett, Leadership Clarksville Board president.
