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Leadership Franklin closes out twentieth year with graduation class

Leadership Franklin Closes Out Twentieth Year with Graduation Class

 

FRANKLIN, TN – Leadership Franklin held graduation ceremonies for its twentieth class on April 13.

Graduates are executives and senior community leaders selected to represent a cross-section of Franklin and Williamson County. As in years past, this class participated in group projects that were aimed at serving the Franklin community. In 2016, these projects benefited the Franklin community in quality of life and recognized 20 years of Leadership Franklin graduates.

Projects included:

Working Toward Zero Waste focused on the amount of solid waste generated by the attendees of the many outdoor events held in Franklin.

Canoe Launch for the City of Franklin Parks consists of a canoe launch ramp/staircase located near the entrance to Pinkerton Park. 

The Tenant House Roof Replacement at Harlinsdale Farms was initiated to ensure restoration for future rehabilitation and to further contribute to the historic land’s rebirth.

A Permanent City Hall Exhibit for 20 Years of Leadership Franklin generates a greater awareness for the organization as well the alumni network throughout Franklin and Williamson County.

2015-2016 Leadership Franklin Class:

Connie Bond, Ford Motor Credit Company

Ed Cagle, FirstBank

Brenda Campbell, Synergy Realty Network, LLC

Jim Carmody, Community Health Systems, Inc.

Ellie Westman Chin, Williamson County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Heath Clark, Clark Business & Health Law / H. Clark Distilling Company, LLC

Camilia Fyler, Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Right Coalition

Devin Gilliam, Farm Credit Mid-America

Jen Holliday, Franklin Synergy Bank

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Leadership Franklin Closes Out Twentieth Year with Graduation Class

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Paul Holzen, City of Franklin

Cecil Johnson, Franklin Housing Authority

Blake Lambert, Full Service Insurance, Inc.

Ron Ligon, Self-employed

Shannon Nehus, Waves, Inc.

Chris Provost, Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc.

Matt Roberts, Stites and Harbison, PLLC

Dave Smith, Peak 10

Casey Stephens, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Charlie Warner, City of Franklin Police Department

Leadership Franklin is now accepting applications for the twenty-first class, 2016-2017. Applicants can download them at www.leadershipfranklin.org. Completed applications are due on or before May 16, 2016.

For more information about Leadership Franklin, visit www.leadershipfranklin.org.

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