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Glasgow News 1
Lead Forward has selected 20 individuals from the private, public, and non-profit sectors for the thirty-third Leadership Barren County Class of 2025-26.
These participants join a group of more than 500 leaders who have graduated from the Leadership Program since its inception in 1991. The program “is an immersive nine-month program that is designed to challenge participants’ thinking, expose them to new ideas and perspectives and promote discussion, reflection, and action.”
“Congratulations to the Leadership Barren County Class of 2026. Your dedication to personal growth and service reflects the best of our community, and we look forward to the impact you will make as future leaders.” said Maureen Carpenter, President & CEO of Barren Inc. and The Chamber Foundation.
The members of the Class of 2025/2026 include:
- Gwenne Aidala, T.J. Regional Health
- Robert Bauer, Barren County Schools
- Chris Childress, Glasgow Electric Plant Board
- Nick Cotton, City of Glasgow – Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications Center
- Ruth Ann Davis, Glasgow Independent Schools
- Justin Geralds, Renew
- Hope Hickey, Kerrick Bachert PSC
- Brandon Judd, Individual Member
- Kacy Lindaman, Barren County Schools
- Chelsea Marsh, Nemak
- Andy Jo Moore, Barren County Schools
- Kevin Morgan, ReNewFit, LLC
- Miranda Phillips, Phillips Family Grocery & Butcher Shop
- Trevor Phillips, Barren Inc. Board of Directors
- Gary Reckart, Graves Gilbert Clinic
- Rachel Rodriguez, Glasgow Independent Schools
- Ryan Skinner, T.J. Regional Health
- Cole Stephens, Pedigo-Lessenberry Insurance Agency
- Stephanie Stokes, Crossroads Life Center
- Cathy Jo Wilson, Service One Credit Union
Notably, three of this year’s Leadership Barren County participants are graduates of the Chamber Foundation’s Leaders of the Future program—demonstrating the lasting impact of early leadership development and the strong pipeline of talent being cultivated right here in Barren County.
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