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 Campbell
Kara Bond, Realtor, Keller Williams
Angie Brady, Executive Director, Visit Clarksville
Joyce Brittain, School-based Program Specialist, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Mark Barton, Professor of Military Science, APSU
Leonard Clemons, Vice President of Student Affairs, APSU
Drew Cook, Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager, Legends Bank
Mechelle Glenn, Pastor, Devine Creations, Oak Grove
Deanna Griffin, Campus Director, College of Applied Technology, Dickson/Clarksville Campus
Zachery Hayes, Risk Advisor, Higgins Insurance
Kathy Heuston, Professor and Coordinator, Institute for the Public Humanities, APSU
Edward Howard, Founder/Owner, Official Wings Restaurant
Terry Howell, Chief Operating Officer, F&M Bank
Melissa Izatt, Chief Human Resources Officer, CMCSS
Charley Jordan, Owner/Operator, Jordan Farms
TeNeka Kennedy, Founder, Little Learners University Inc.
Clayton Larson, Funeral Director, McReynolds-Nave & Larson
Tessa Luntz, Human Resources Director, City of Clarksville
Dexter Mines, Senior Implementation Strategist, Center for Policing Equity
Dayna Paine, Director of Career and Technical Education, CMCSS
Shaan Patel, Manager Expansion & Development, Excel Hospitality Group
Jacob Powers, Captain, Clarksville Fire Rescue
Devin Ramos, Chief Executive Officer, Simplify Real Estate – Forward Factor
Sarah “Sally” Raymond, retired educator
Christopher Reneau, Chief Financial Officer, Millan Enterprises LLC
Latonya Roberts, Manager, Publix Trenton Road
Brittany Robinson, Manager, Altra Federal Credit Union
Kim Satterfield, CFO, Clarksville Academy
Shawn Scott, Founder and Sr. Pastor, Renovation Church
Louise Smith, Executive Director, Minds Matter
Emily Tardiff, Account Manager, Greater Clarksville United Way
Dlynn 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.

For information about the program contact Yolonda M. Williams, executive director at 931-645-3322, director@leadershipclarksville.com or visit www.leadershipclarksville.com.

2025 Board of Trustees

Executive Officers:

  • Betty Burchett, President, ‘06
  • O’Neal Wiggins, Vice President, ‘17
  • Traci Koon, Secretary, ‘23
  • Jessica Todd, Treasurer, ‘19

Board of Trustees:

  • Ken Goble ‘91
  • Marilyn Hand ‘89
  • Rashidah Leverett ‘20
  • Catherine Meeks ‘19
  • Rose Melton ‘19
  • Brad Moser ‘20
  • Norman Quirion ‘16
  • Chris Travis ‘21
  • Liane Wilson ‘22
  • Gail Young ‘18
  • Jeff Harris ‘05
  • Brad Moser ‘20
  • Sydney Green ‘23
  • Keith Cutshall ‘24

Founders:

  • Dee W. Boaz, ‘88
  • James Mann, ‘90
  • Jack B. Turner, ‘90

Executive Director Emeritus: Carole Dorris, ‘88