- Participants are selected each Fall through an application process based upon their leadership experiences, commitment, prior involvement in the community, and their ability to set and achieve high personal goals.
- Applicants will submit their application and supporting documents before evaluation from the LCC Advisory Committee, comprised of past LCC participants.
- Applicants must be employees of a Chamber member organization or business.
The mission of Leadership Calhoun County (LCC) is to build a stronger community by developing leaders who effectively serve and unify the Calhoun County Area. The program provides a diverse group of emerging and existing community leaders with opportunities to enhance their community knowledge, civic network and leadership skills.
Leadership Calhoun County is a 10-month program designed to prepare and build upon leadership resources within our entire county. Each class will begin in January and graduate in November from the program.
For more information, contact the Chamber at 256-237-3536.
Goals of LCC
To motivate participants to achieve their leadership potential.
To bring together participants and current leaders to discuss the present and future direction of Calhoun County
To prepare participants as more effective professionals by sharpening their leadership skills
To challenge participants to greater involvement through volunteer roles in the community
To examine programs and agencies that currently operate within Calhoun County
To create the opportunity for participants to come to know, respect and establish a rapport with each other
Class Of 2026
Abby Howle, Oxford City Schools
- Brian Dayton, Center for Domestic Preparedness
Brittney Reaves, Calhoun County Commission
Carrie Wilson, FabArc Steel Supply, Inc.
Ethyn Roberts, AOD Federal Credit Union
Gabby Alvarez, ERA King Real Estate
Garrett McDonald, Anniston Army Depot
Gloria Floyd, Jacksonville State University
Hanna Dyar, Mindful Medical Spa
Jessica Beebe, FirstBank
- Jonathan Butler, Oxford Police Department
Josh Cryar, Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
Kayla Ragland, Family Savings Credit Union
Melissa Green, Emblem Credit Union
Stan Bussey III, AmFirst
Taylor McAllister, Keller Williams Realty Group
TR Jones, First Bank of Alabama
Travis Gokey, Aligned Insurance Agency
Wesley Beecham, Gadsden State Community College
Bill Whaley, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America