FOR RELEASE July 31, 2025
Lawrenceburg, TN — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the members of the 2025–2026 class of Leadership Lawrence. This year’s cohort features 36 individuals representing a cross-section of Lawrence County’s business, government, healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors alongside outstanding student leaders from local high schools.
Leadership Lawrence is a nine-month experience designed to develop local leaders through immersive sessions on key aspects of community life, from infrastructure and education to public safety, history, and tourism. In addition to exploring the county’s assets and challenges, participants will build leadership skills, form lasting relationships, and collaborate on a class project to benefit the community.
“This program continues to grow in strength and impact because our people keep showing up for one another and for the future of Lawrence County,” said Ryan Egly, President & CEO of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. “This cohort is smart, service-minded, and full of promise. I can’t wait to see what they do—together.”
The 2025–2026 Leadership Lawrence Cohort Includes 36 Participants:
- Bailey Barnett, Plasman
- Brittany Bivens, Lawrence County Emergency Communications
- Michele Bivens, Hall Insurance
- Rowan Brian, Lawrence County High School
- Treston Bullock, Lawrence County High School
- Hayden Burks, X Sports
- Caden Byrd, Columbia State Community College
- Dru Clifft, Lawrence County School System
- Gracee Daily, DownTown Children’s Museum
- Koty Darnell, Jubilee Trading Company
- Nathan Davis, Modine Manufacturing Company
- Chelsea Dawson, Trace Realty Group, LLC
- Brooks Durham, Lawrence County High School
- Tommy Emerson, C&B Linen
- Aavery Faulkner, Lawrence County High School
- Brock Galloway, Columbia State Community College
- Julie Gang, Coldwell Banker Southern Realty
- Kerynne Graves, Old National Bank
- Jackson Greenwood, Loretto High School
- Kay-Lee Harrington, Bank of Frankewing
- Michael Harris, Magna International
- Regan Killen, Gateway Christian School
- Ty Lanning, Rick’s Barbecue, Inc.
- Taylor Laws, Loretto High School
- Jeff Minatra, Collier Engineering Co. Inc.
- Joey Morris, Modine Manufacturing Company
- Kate Owens, Lawrence County High School
- Jake Pendergraph, First Farmers
- Kaden Pennington, Loretto High School
- Rhee Perry, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
- Macy Peters, Lawrence County High School
- Paige Rasmussen, Lawrenceburg Utility Systems
- Brinley Rigsby, Loretto High School
- Chandler Rose, Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
- Tammy Stokes, Maury Regional
- Emma Jane Tidwell, Lawrence County High School
The class will begin with a two-day Opening Retreat on July 31 and August 1 and conclude in April 2026 with final project presentations and a graduation celebration. Leadership Lawrence is made possible through the generosity of local sponsors who invest in the next generation of community leadership. Program sponsors include First Class Charter and the Tennessee Valley Authority; session sponsors include Rick’s Barbecue, Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems – Lawrenceburg, and Columbia State Community College. Student scholarships are provided by Boston, Holt & Durham, PLLC; DRM, LLC; Farm Bureau – Nakia McFall; Graphic Packaging International; Peoples Bank; Prime Hospitality; and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
For more information about supporting the program, visit lawcotn.com/leadershiplawrence or contact the Chamber via email at info@lawcotn.com or by phone at 931-762-4911.
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About the Chamber
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is a network of businesses, industries, local governments, utilities, and private citizens committed to improving the quality of life in Lawrence County, Tennessee. Through economic development, community development, tourism marketing, and workforce development, the Chamber plays a vital role in the continued growth and prosperity of the region.
