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Leadership Anderson County

Business in Anderson County is unique. Its history, focus, and development are as rich as the bourbon distilled here and its future is as bright as the sun rising over Beaver Lake on a crisp fall morning. Leadership Anderson County gives our local top business leaders insight into the behind-the-scenes elements that make our area a focal point of the Bourbon Trail. From distilleries to financial services, participants will learn what makes our home tick, what opportunities are on the horizon, and above all, make the connections that will help us rise to the challenges before us by encouraging us to step outside our comfort zone. What are you waiting for?

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2025-2026 Leadership Anderson County Graduates

Kelsey Adams – Heavens to Betsy
Troy Adams – ToyBurg
Matthew Cox – Atmos Energy
Brittney Devine – Commonwealth Credit Union
Sophie Edmondson – Anderson County High School
Landen Holt – Holt’s Landscape Group
Coleman LeGrand – Anderson County High School
Riley Manning – Anderson County High School
Savannah Michaels – BCTC Lawrenceburg
Hugh Murphy – Anderson County High School
Kendall Riley – Anderson County High School
Erica Rouse – Huddle House
Lakelyn Russell – Anderson County High School
Kristy Rust – Town & Country Bank
Abbi Seeberger – Heavens to Betsy
Makenna Walls – Torrey Smith Realty
Claire Washington – Anderson County High School
Savannah Wheatley – Best Western Lawrenceburg Inn
Alayna Williams – Anderson County High School
Peyton Wohnhas – Anderson County High School
Tamara Woolery – First Financial Bank
Holland Zopff – Anderson County High School

Leadership Anderson County 2025-2026 Highlights

Leadership kicked off with breakfast (catered by Bill Thrasher) and Networking Bingo at Lawrenceburg Academy of Performing Arts!
A little Lawrenceburg History lesson is always interesting.
The group met some of the downtown business owners and got familiar with some of the local shopping options we have to offer…Sweet Mash.
Simply Blessed
Brady Management
Southern Olive
Young & Thread
We ended the day with a late lunch and tour of future plans at Heavens to Betsy.
Charitable Organizations Day began with calling some Bingo at the Senior Center.
Participants played games with their new friends.
I think everyone enjoyed their morning together!
How sweet!
The team headed over to help out at the local “consignment for a cause” store, LoveBig!
The team was tasked with stocking shelves,
stocking clothing racks,
and rearranging the shed out back to make room for more merchandise.
Annabelle and Taylor Cook gave a short presentation about how they got started in their businesses during our lunch trip to Taylor Belle’s and Burgers.
Such a great smashburger!
Loaded fries? Yes, please!
Next stop was onto the Animal Shelter to volunteer with the local residents.
Putting soft beds together,
preparing food bowls,
bathing puppies,
and snuggling was on the agenda for the day!
A perfectly stamped paw print!
Industry Day began with a tour and discussion at our local WalMart.
The group headed over to Prysmian to get a peek at what goes into making cable.
Surprise! We had a lunch break and hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the newest karaoke bar in town, Still Trax! We even got serenaded by the owners.
Florida Tile was our next stop on the Industry tour…what a neat facility.
For Public Safety Day, our team met the crew at Emergency Management for a snippet of trainings.
They began with CPR.
Surprisingly, if you add the rhythm of Baby Shark, you can keep accurate time when administering compressions.
Stop the Bleed was a very interesting demonstration.
Learning how to pack wounds.
The met Chief Taylor with the Lawrenceburg Police Department who gave them a crash course in what it means to be a leader.
Anderson County Fire was their last stop for the day.
The crew had the option of trying on the gear,
and practicing their fire hose skills.
This year’s community project was a refresh of our local animal shelter.
The team painted doors,
cleaned windows,
dug out gates,
rearranged fences,
put up with Zach,
pressure washed everything,
reorganized buildings,
cleaned doggie kennels,
cleaned kitty condos,
washed walls and dishes, and created some pretty cool before and after photos in the process.
Exterior side entrance before
Exterior side entrance after
Front view before
Front view after
Interior door before
Interior door after
Exterior front entrance before
Exterior front entrance after
Grandma’s Kitty Cat Cottage before
Grandma’s Kitty Cat Cottage after
Youth after a long day!
Sheila Mitchell walking the team through John Maxwell’s Leadership 101 on Education Day.
Graduate Kelsey Adams
Graduate Troy Adams
Graduate Matthew Cox
Graduate Brittney Devine
Graduate Chris Crawley Goodman
Graduate Landen Holt
Graduate Coleman LeGrand
Graduate Riley Manning
Graduate Savannah Michaels
Graduate Kendall Riley
Graduate Erica Rouse
Graduate Lakelyn Russell
Graduate Kristy Rust
Graduate Abbi Seeberger
Graduate Makenna Walls
Graduate Alayna Williams
Graduate Peyton Wohnhas
Graduate Tamara Woolery
Leadership 2025-2026 Graduates!!

2024 Leadership Anderson County Graduates

Pictured from left to right: Kaitlyn Burrus, Mary-Ellen Chapman, Victoria Dawson, Tiffany Kessinger and Nicole Waterhouse Reed

Leadership Anderson County 2024 Highlights

2023 Leadership Anderson County Graduates

Pictured from left to right: Alycia Tidrick, D. J. Millhouse, Hannah Wedding, Samantha Crane, Zac Carson, Samantha Carson, Jennifer Hubbard and Sydney Cunningham

Leadership Anderson County 2023 Highlights

Meet & Greet at La Isla
Local History Day downtown stroll with Jeff Waldridge
Historic Anderson County Courthouse
The infamous Anderson Hotel
Lunch at Bluegrass Sabor
The stunning T.B. Ripy House
Talking history
Touring Lovers Leap Winery
Farm to Table Chef Corporate Challenge
Preparing ingredients
Encouragement from our own personal Blue Hen Chef
2 teams, 2 stations
Simmering Paella
All smiles!
Learning table and dining etiquette
An almost perfectly sat dinner table
Welcome to the Woodford Event Venue
Salad is served
Centerpieces by Lawrenceburg Flower Shop
Napkins folded by Leadership AC
Enjoying our creation
Our amazing Chefs
Placement is everything
Finished product was so good
Happily ringing the bell for the Salvation Army
Dancing always helps!
Dressing silly to raise funds
Charitable Organizations Day
Leadership Team

2022 Leadership Anderson County Graduates

Pictured from left to right: Autumn Boblitt, Robin Pack, Allison Williams, Chasidy Yocum, Darryl Peavler, Erin Meade, Jamie Hicks, Jennifer Drury and Robin Ratliff

Leadership Anderson County 2022 Highlights

Due to COVID, the Leadership class was suspended in 2020 and 2021. We were excited to bring the program back in 2022. Our leadership classes attend challenge days once a month within our community to make connections, hear from local government leaders, explore what the industry has to offer, learn about various charitable organizations, tour educational institutions, organize a community event for children and test their limits on challenging obstacle courses!

Tethered and practicing!
The Wall!
They made it!
Walking along the treetops!
Longest Day of Play
Longest Day of Play
Longest Day of Play
Longest Day of Play
Longest Day of Play
Longest Day of Play
For Hank’s Sake, Charitable Organization Day
Robert B Turner Elementary, Education Day
The Creative School, Education Day
BCTC Lawrenceburg Campus, Education Day
Local Government Day
Meeting with County Judge Executive, Orbrey Gritton
Meeting with Mayor Troy Young
Meeting with County Clerk, Jason Denny
Exploring

2019 Leadership Anderson County Graduates

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Pictured from left to right: Rachel Dadisman, Laurel Sisler, Jennifer Buntain, Greg Heideman, Dylan Hancock, Ashley Nesbitt, Kelli Buckley, and Michieal Simpson

2018 Leadership Anderson County Graduates

Pictured from left to right: Trina Wentworth, Renda Thomas, Tiffany Drury, Kendall Clinton, Julie Walton, Frankie Kries, Elizabeth Swartz, Dr. Casey Krahn, Chelsea Carter

2017 Leadership Anderson County Graduates

Pictured from left to right: Todd Wooldridge, TJ Spivey, Susan Campbell, Kristy Chipman, John Rennels, Jenn Wininger, Jason Denny, Denise Myers, Carol Floyd, Bryan Proctor, Brian Schultz, and Bethany Holt

2016 Leadership Anderson County Graduates

Pictured from left to right: Renee Morris, Miranda Phillips, Mechelle Rose, Kasey Beasley, Kara Wilhoit, Josh White, and Jeanna Slusher