Five Christian Countians are among the graduates of the inaugural class of Leadership West Kentucky.
According to a news release, this was the first year of the program in partnership with the West Kentucky Regional Chamber Alliance and there were 29 participants from 14 counties in western Kentucky. Five of those members were from Christian County and include Martha Argotte with United South Bank, Ruth Lynch, Josh Ryan with Planters Bank, DeeAnna Sova with Ascend Elements and Joe Pelletier of Rogers Group. Trigg County had a representative in Scott Sholar with Tennessee Valley Authority.
All 14 counties had representation in the program, which was created to promote regionalism and build a network of informed citizens across community lines. Curriculum included leadership development, education on issues facing the region, relationship-building and awareness of the attributes and uniqueness of each county.
Christian County Chamber of Commerce President Taylor Hayes says, “Personally, my hopes are for this inaugural class to learn more about the communities and assets throughout the region, build upon a new network of relationships, encourage more regionalism and create advocates for our region. I am confident this class and these five from Christian County have taken that initial leap.”