Douglas County Chamber Foundation Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2021 Graduates and Founder’s Award Recipient

The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce the graduating members of Leadership Douglas Class of 2021 and the 2021 Founder’s Award Recipient.  The Class of 2021 graduated on May 19th in a ceremony held during the Wellstar Community Leadership Luncheon sponsored by the American Red Cross.

Leadership Douglas is a program of the Douglas County Chamber Foundation. Over the last year, 26 diverse and unique individuals from businesses and organizations in Douglas County made it their goal to enhance their leadership skills and community involvement for the betterment of all citizens, businesses, organizations, and governments in Douglas County. The graduates were led by co-chairs Dr. Deborah Johnson “Dr. D.J.” Blake (LD Class 2018) from The Writing Pad, and Joseph Morency (LD Class of 2011) from Douglasville-Douglas County WSA.

Throughout the ten-month program, students participated in a variety of activities. These included presentations, discussions, and work sessions. Additionally, the Leadership Class gained an in depth look into community assets such as water resources, government, health and wellness, arts and culture, public safety, education, government and social services. Throughout the program participants interacted with current community and business leaders, gaining contacts and a comprehensive understanding of the community.

In addition to their monthly classes, the Class of 2021 completed a service project in the community. The class of 2021 raised funds to provide graduating high school seniors in Douglas County with scholarships.

Angelia O’Neal, Executive Director of the Douglas County Education Foundation (DCEF) and graduate of the LD Class of 2021 states, “The Leadership Douglas Class of 2021 is the first class to ever provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors for the Douglas County School System.  In partnership with the DCEF, the LD Class of 2021 provided five (5) $500 scholarships to a student graduating from each of the DCSS high schools totaling $2,500.”

Along with recognizing the Leadership Douglas Graduates, the Chamber Foundation also honored the annual Founder’s Award recipient. This award is given to a Leadership Douglas alumni who has consistently demonstrated the guiding principles of the organization by giving back to the community in a leadership capacity. Leadership Douglas alumni selected, James Harper (LD Class of 2011), as the 2021 Founder’s Award Recipient.

Douglasville-Douglas County WSA Communications Coordinator, Lyndsey Sargent, commented, “James Harper, in addition to being an all-around fun guy to hang out with, is an absolute gem in our community. He is a true servant leader, always willing to lend a hand, and always embracing the positive side of life. I am delighted that James was given the Founders Award this year – you couldn’t find a more deserving person!”

For more information about Leadership Douglas, contact the Chamber at 770.942.5022 or visit www.douglascountygeorgia.com/leadership

2021 Leadership Douglas Graduates:

Tanya
Anderson
Youth Villages Inner Harbour
Davin
Auble
Douglas County Schools
Taylor
Carnley
Stallings Insurance Agency
Monique
Carruthers
ZEST Preparatory Academy
Thomas
Combs
Douglas County Parks and Recreation
Tina
Dean
American Red Cross
Matt
DuCharme
Alternative Environments
Kala
Elliott
RA-LIN and Associates, Inc.
Cheryl
Handley
Douglas County Schools
Brian
Howell
HRC Engineers, Surveyors & Landscape Architects
Jamal
Jessie
Georgia Power Company
Tim
Jordan
Douglasville – Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority
John
Kidney
Douglas County Fire Department
Carley
Lawson
Douglas County Chamber
Bill
Lindsay
DKB Homes, Inc.
Charles
Lollar
Trinity Christian Center
Seth
Mitchell
GreyStone Power Corporation
Jarrett
Mitchell
POSolutions, Inc.
Angelia
O’Neal
Douglas County Education Foundation, Inc.
Allison
Parker
City of Douglasville
Erica
Pullen
UGA Cooperative Extension Office – Douglas County
Brad
Stafford
Douglasville Police Department
Stephanie
Stewart
Georgia Highlands College
Deven
Trowers
Junior League of Douglas County
Patricia
Wenck
Wenck Travel
David
Wilson
The Wilson Firm, LLC