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17th Adult Leadership Class begins its year 
Members of the 17th Jefferson County Adult Leadership class have gotten off to a good start on their nine-month program, following a kick-off retreat in September.
Ten members make up this year’s class, representing businesses, educational institutions, churches, and governmental entities.
The goal of the program, directed by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, is to develop leaders who will have a positive impact on the growth and development of Jefferson County.
Members are chosen by a committee after being nominated for membership, and filling out an application.
This year’s class is composed of Ken Davis, Vicki Fowler, Pauline Allen-Holbert, Mary Leidig, Colin McRae, Paul Percy, Kevin Poe, Jill Vogelfang, Andrew Whaley and Nathan Wise.
The class kicked off its year with a one and one-half day retreat at Carson Springs in Newport, and at Carson-Newman University.
Class days got underway in October, and will run through May of next year.
The day-long programs concentrate on the following topics: agriculture, business and industry, healthcare, human needs and services, state government, local government, education, and heritage and tourism. The state government day includes a trip to Nashville to meet local elected representatives and attend a session of the Tennessee General Assembly.
Class days give members an expanded knowledge of the county, and help them understand the needs and problems facing its residents.
In addition to the class days, members of the Leadership Class are required to volunteer with Christmas in Jefferson County in December, and attend meetings of County Commission and school board, as well as a planning commission and city council meeting sometime during the year. They are also required to do a ride-along with a police officer.
At the end of their year together, members will agree on a class project, which they will carry out as a way of enriching their community.
Following are thumbnail sketches of each class member:
• Ken Davis, Police Chief, Jefferson City Police Department. A native of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Davis received a BS from The Citadel; a MS from the University of South Carolina; and a PhD from Capella University. His activities and hobbies include the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police, reading and research.
• Vicki Fowler, Branch Manager, FSG Bank. The Morristown native received an Associates Degree in Office Administration from Walters State Community College. Her activities and hobbies include camping, travel, and activities at Watkins Chapel United Methodist Church.
• Pauline Allen-Holbert, Service Department, Appalachian Electric Cooperative. A Dandridge native, Holbert is a graduate of Jefferson County High, attended Carson-Newman University; received TVPPA and TECA training, as well as Dale Carnegie training series. Hobbies include working with cattle, gardening and farm life in general.
• Mary Leidig, Executive Director of University Relations, Carson-Newman University. The Knoxville native received a BS in Journalism and Philosophy from East Tennessee State University. Hobbies include hiking, biking, singing and anything outdoors.
• Colin McRae, Chief Executive Officer, Jefferson Memorial Hospital. A native of Clemmons, North Carolina, McRae received a BS in Economics from East Carolina University; and MHA in Healthcare Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. His hobbies include golfing, cycling, boating and fishing.
• Paul Percy, Ted Russell Professor of Management, Carson-Newman University. He received a BS from Houghton College; a MBA from the University at Buffalo; and a PhD from the University of Kentucky. The Knoxville native enjoys biking, hiking, kayaking and international travel.
• Kevin Poe, Collections, Jefferson County Circuit Court. A native of Dandridge, Poe received an AS in Criminal Justice from Walters State Community College; Primary Leadership Course at Fort Lewis, Washington. Activities and hobbies include weight-lifting and physical fitness, Brazelton Lodge #190 and Swannsylvania Baptist Church.
• Jill Vogelfang, Principal/Consultant, Pinnacle Solutions. The native of Houston, Texas, received a BS in Education from the University of Texas; Team Building and Process Consulting, National Training Laboratories; Managing Complex Systems Change, National Training Laboratories; The Art of Science and Communications, NLP Center of Texas. Hobbies and activities include networking, Dandridge Community Trust, Knoxville Heritage Society, golfing and gardening.
• Andrew Whaley, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson City. A Knoxville native, Whaley received a BA in Religious Studies and Theater, Rhodes College; and Mdiv, Columbia Theological Seminary. His activities and hobbies include golf, sailing, reading, and running.
• Nathan Wise, District Sales Manager, Snyders Lance, Inc. He received a BA from Carson-Newman University and is a native of Jefferson City. Activities and hobbies including spending time with family, golfing, watching Atlanta Braves and University of Georgia football, working as a deacon and with youth group at Jefferson City Christian Church By Dale Gentry Standard Banner Editor. Thursday, October 31, 2013.
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