Chamber Names Leadership Cherokee Class of 2016

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Canton, GA -- The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce has selected the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2016.

This 28th anniversary class was chosen following participation in a nomination, application and interview process.

The 23 class members recently traveled to Brasstown Valley Resort for their retreat, and the group participated in both indoor and outdoor team building exercises that enabled them to learn not only about each other, but themselves through a look at personality types and communication styles, said Katie Wise with LGE Community Credit Union and the 2016 chair of Leadership Cherokee.

Over the next nine months, the Leadership Cherokee Class will participate in a broad range of sessions that will focus on a variety of topics such as economic development, infrastructure, government, justice, education, recreation, tourism, public safety, healthcare and social/human services.

“The knowledge gained from programs such as these will prepare the class members for a more active role in the community,” said Steve Garrison, 2016 Chamber chairman and owner of Canton Tire & Wheel.

Following the nine-months of leadership training, the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2016 will graduate during a ceremony in September.

For information on the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2016, contact the Chamber office at 770-345-0400 or visit the Chamber’s website.

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Photo: Front row (l to r): Ashley Carlile, Thompson, Meier & King, P.C.; Maggie Wilt, Keller Williams Realty; Janet Read, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Crystal Welch, city of Woodstock; Cassie Kelly, The Salvation Army Service Center & Family Store. Second row (l to r): Brian Reece, Cherokee Co. Fire & Emergency Services; Vanna Hernandez, Cherokee Co. Clerk of Courts; Amber Smithwick, Cherokee Co. Chamber of Commerce; Dixie Williams, Southeast Restoration Group; Giselle Espinal-Francis, Goshen Valley Foundation; Heather Daily, Cherokee Training Center; Michael Zenchuk, city of Holly Springs. Back Row (l to r): Joe Perkins, Cherokee Co. Sheriff’s Office; Katie Pearson, Northside Hospital–Cherokee; Jey Willis, State Farm Insurance-Jey Willis Agency; Chris Sizemore, Roytec Industries; Kevin Lanier, Cherokee Co. Fire & Emergency Services; Amy Hall, North GA CPA Services; Jeremy Harmon, WellStar Health System; Mark Mitchell, city of Canton; Shannon Gibbs, Cherokee Co. Fire & Emergency Services; Tracey Boltres, Pied Piper Pest Control; Jack Tuszynski, Family Life Publications. Credit: Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce