Members of the Leadership Class of 2010 enjoyed a welcome reception in the home of Board Chair Jo Matherne.  Among those attending were: seated (l to r) Tracy Taylor, John Duckworth, Wilma Boyd; standing (l to r) Reggie Averyheart, Sam Mathes, Kim Schwarz, James Peace, and Bettie Johnson.

Leadership Haywood County Announces Class of 2010

The Leadership Haywood Class of 2010 was announced on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, with an orientation session and a welcome reception. Seventeen citizens of Haywood County will spend the next eight months learning about our community and its strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. 

Participants will have classes on economic development, local and state governments, quality of life, education, health & social services, public safety and criminal justice. 

The class members are:

· Reggie Averyheart, Domtar

· Wilma Boyd, Community Volunteer

· Tim Curlin, Brownsville Utility Department

· Walter Dirl, UT Cooperative Extension Program

· John Duckworth, Community Volunteer

· Bettie Johnson, Community Volunteer

· Debbie Jones,, INSOUTH Bank

· Leslie Keathley, FSB Insurance

· Sam Mathes, Haywood Company

· Clinton Neal, Solid Waste Department

· James Peace, Brownsville Express Care

· David Rasmussen, Haywood Park Community Hospital

· Teresa Russell, Haywood County Board of Education

· Kim Schwarz, LMT/Cosmetologist

· Cindy Smith, First State Bank

· Tracy Taylor, Juvenile Court Clerk's Office

· Vicki Williams, LASCO Fittings, Inc.