PTC Council Member Selected for Leadership Gwinnett Class

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From City of Peachtree Corners

Alex Wright, Council member for Post 3, has been chosen as one of 40 local leaders for the 2016 Leadership Gwinnett Class. Wright will begin the nine-month program in August.

Established in 1985, Leadership Gwinnett was created to ensure that the community’s most influential leaders are knowledgeable about issues pertaining to the county and region.

“We’re very proud that Council member Wright was selected for this year’s class,” said Mayor Mike Mason. “Leadership Gwinnett has a great track record of success in leadership development. Those chosen for the class learn a tremendous amount about the many aspects of leadership as well as about our county and region. Perhaps one real benefit is the life time relationships participants develop. This can only help our city as we face the challenges of the future.”

Candidates are chosen based on their occupations and qualifications and are selected to balance the class to reflect a cross section of the county explained Lisa Zaken, Executive Director for Leadership Gwinnett.

The program includes two overnight retreats, seven learning days covering topics such as leadership in a world class community, infrastructure, economics, education, health & human services, study groups, exclusive tours and hands-on experiences.

“Leadership Gwinnett has been a tremendous success in our county,” said Patty Heitmuller, General Chair, Leadership Gwinnett and Director of Leadership Development, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI) in a press release. “Since the program’s inception, 1038 alumni have graduated and many have taken their places in our community as decision makers and role models. Graduates can be found in every aspect of Gwinnett business, civic and cultural life.”

(Photo: Alex Wright; City of Peachtree Corners)