Chamber Announces 2022-23 Class Of Leadership Tuscaloosa

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama on Friday announced 44 individuals who have been selected for the 2022-23 class of Leadership Tuscaloosa.

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Hosted by the Chamber, the nine-month leadership development program "provides a foundation for potential leaders to be involved and thrive in the community."

Shelton State Community College has also been named as the presenting sponsor of Leadership Tuscaloosa 2022-23.

As stated by The Chamber, the program provides valuable experiences through networking and intentional programming, with each participant gaining an acute awareness of a wide range of opportunities in Tuscaloosa County.

Amy Henderson, director of Career Services at Shelton State Community College, has been selected to serve as this year’s chair. A graduate of Leadership Tuscaloosa, Henderson is an active member of the Leadership Tuscaloosa Alumni Association.

The Leadership Tuscaloosa Class Of 2022-2023

Anwar Aiken, Grand Event Design

Lydia Avant, Tuscaloosa City Schools

Kevin Besnoy, Tuscaloosa's One Place

Tyrone Blocker, Tuscaloosa County Schools

Sarah Bridger Gilmore, City of Tuscaloosa

Chris Crawford, TTL

Erica Crosby, The Dannon Project

Emily Dillard, Drayer Physical Therapy

Dave Donaldson, Westervelt

Patrick Dunleavy, Mercedes Benz USI

William Edwards, Jr., H.A. Edwards

Tommy Ford, Retired

Schernavia Hall, The University of Alabama

Tayler Hansford, Rosen Harwood

Josh Hinton, Alabama One

Alex House, Chamber of Commerce

Justin Huguet, Mercedes Benz USI

Brandy Johnson, City of Tuscaloosa

Hunter Johnson, Druid City Properties

Doug Killough, McAbee Construction

Rose LeCoq, The University of Alabama

Joanna Lemmon, Art Garage

Anika Lodree, Shelton State Community College

Valestine May, First Federal Bank

Kimberly Montgomery, Community Service Programs of West Alabama

David Nikolic, Winter McFarland

Nicole Pepper, Jackson Evans And Associates

Tripp Powell, Powell Enterprises

Matt Ray, EatMyBeats

Josh Rivers, Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports

Corey Savage, Plum Grove Baptist Church

Jules Shepard, Westervelt

Jeff Sides, Buffalo Rock

Michelle Smart, Bryant Bank

Claire Smelser, Ryan Law

Erin Snead, The Builders Group

Tina Turley, Shelton State Community College

Katherine Waldon, Five Horizons

Melinda Wallace, The University of Alabama

Ashley Wheat, Alabama Blues Project

Ashley Wheeler, Hunt Refining

Ashley Williams, Kentuck Art Center and Festival

Kelli Wolfe, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

Zach Wolfe, Tuscaloosa County Commission

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