Leadership Brentwood Announces Class of 2020

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Leadership Brentwood, a program of the Williamson, Inc. Chamber of Commerce and the Williamson County Chamber Foundation, is pleased to announce the Class of 2020.

Twenty class members were selected based on their demonstrated leadership abilities and commitment to Brentwood and Williamson County.

The Class of 2020 members are:

  • Dan Armour, Operations Manager, Brasfield & Gorrie
  • Jim Barry, Managing Partner, Thorndale Partners
  • Abby Bass, Senior Director, Events Planning, Williamson, Inc.
  • Stacie Blazic, Director of Development, Davis House
  • Amanda Butler, Executive Administrator, Brentwood Academy
  • Julie Danielson, Owner, Crowned Enterprises
  • Reeju Davis, English Tutor Volunteer, Williamson County Schools
  • Jeff Ford, Sales, Mitchell International
  • Todd Hoppenstedt, Director of Public Works, City of Brentwood
  • Ted Ilanchelian, President, CMIT Solutions
  • Emily Jackson, Senior Manager, Cherry Bekaert
  • Melati Lee-Parker, Director IT, DaVita
  • Brian Morgan, President, Carden Company
  • Jeff Pender, Division Chief/Fire Marshall, City of Brentwood
  • Neal Reagor, Vice President Business Optimization, JetRight Nashville
  • Julie Roquemore, Corp+Urban Design Leader, Gresham Smith
  • Oceana Sheehan, Assistant Principal, Williamson County Schools
  • Sara Smyly, Marketing Director, BL Harbert International
  • Jodi Theobald, Director, FiftyForward Martin Center
  • Letitia Webster, Vice President Omni Channel, Tractor Supply Company

“We are thrilled with the abundance of quality applications this year,” said Chris Cummins, Leadership Brentwood’s board chair. “The quality, character and reputation of this year’s class is very impressive and represents the very best of our community. We look forward to seeing them use their leadership skills to make a significant impact on the Brentwood community and beyond.”

Now in its 28th year, Leadership Brentwood identifies leaders from the civic, educational, government, religious and business communities who will use the principles learned to leave a lasting legacy in Brentwood and Williamson County.

The nine-month program includes an overnight retreat in August, seven daylong sessions held on the second Thursday of each month from September through March, planned community service projects, and a wrap-up session and graduation in April. Class members discuss topics pertaining to business, education, entertainment and media, history, government and quality of life.

Tractor Supply Company is the presenting sponsor for the Leadership Brentwood Class of 2020. Annual funding also comes from local businesses, Leadership Brentwood alumni and contributions from the Williamson County Chamber Foundation.

About Leadership Brentwood
Leadership Brentwood is sponsored by the Williamson County Chamber Foundation, the non-profit arm of Williamson, Inc. The program offers local leaders an opportunity to become more involved in the community. The daylong seminars, group discussions, field trips and community service team projects are designed to enhance exposure to and understanding of all aspects of life in Brentwood and in Williamson County. For more information, contact Lynn Tucker, Foundation Director, at [email protected] or 615-771-1912.