The Leadership Greater Vidalia® program proudly celebrated the graduation of 15 participants on Friday, April 10th at Partin Park in Lyons, marking the successful completion of a year-long, cohort-style leadership development program.
Designed to cultivate informed, engaged, and connected leaders, Leadership Greater Vidalia® provides participants with a comprehensive look at the people, places, and systems that shape the region. Throughout the program, the Class of 2026 engaged in monthly sessions focused on key community pillars including self-discovery, agriculture, education, culture and leisure, government, health and social services, and economic development.
Under the guidance of Program Chairs Clint Hutcheson and Jordan Robins, participants gained valuable insights and built meaningful relationships that will support their continued leadership journey and impact across the Greater Vidalia area.
“This program is truly about legacy building—equipping individuals with the knowledge, perspective, and connections needed to serve and strengthen our communities,” said the program coordinators. “We are incredibly proud of this year’s class and look forward to seeing how they will lead and invest in the future of our region.”
Graduates from this year’s class are: : Lesa Brown, Vidalia City Schools; Katie Collins, Memorial Health Meadows Hospital; Trey Cranford, Chick-fil-A of Vidalia; Herron Gardner; Jody Gilreath, STS Group; Josh Green, Community Hospice, Inc; Jay Howard, Dot Foods; Jessica Jones, Toombs County Schools; Jansen Killian, The Tillery Firm; Zac Moore, Parlor Marketing; Michael Stanley, Montgomery County Development Authority; Lisa Strickland, Ameris Bank; Scott Tuck, Robert Toombs Christian Academy; Bradley Williamson, Toombs County Tax Assessors; Alex Zamorano, Walker Pharmacy.
Leadership Greater Vidalia® remains committed to developing leaders who are passionate about community growth and collaboration. Nominations are being accepted for the next program through May 15th. Get the form here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:5b6f30f1-4381-4502-ab18-6de2b852f1c5
For more information about Leadership Greater Vidalia, please contact Dana Brown, Director of Member Experience, at danab@greatervidaliachamber.com.
