01/28/2026
We are so proud of Shelby for being selected to be in the 2026 Leadership Troup Class!
🎉 Introducing the 2026 Leadership Troup Class, presented by Malone Workforce Solutions.
Since 1991, Leadership Troup has equipped local professionals with a deeper understanding of the issues, opportunities, and challenges shaping our community. This immersive, ten-month program is designed to cultivate informed, engaged leaders who are prepared to make a lasting impact in Troup County.
📚 Participants take part in a comprehensive series of leadership modules developed and delivered by West Georgia Technical College faculty. Sessions explore key areas including Social Issues, Civic Engagement, Education, Healthcare, Economic Development, Tourism, and Manufacturing while also offering fresh perspectives on leadership, collaboration, and community-driven solutions.
👏 We are proud to introduce the 2026 Leadership Troup Class:
Marsenio Askew, Fokker Services Americas
Crystal Bowen, Fellowship Hillside
Symone Brown, Community Bank & Trust
Chris Coogle, LaGrange Fire Department
Chris Daniel, Auto Gallery Chevrolet GMC
Kirsten Dunn, LaFayette Society for Performing Arts
Bethany Edgemon, Emory at LaGrange
Jon Ernstberger, Point University
Matt Ferguson, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Joseph Glenn, West Georgia Technical College
Karleigh Grant, HL Mando
Jessica Harrilson, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
David Higgins, Higgins Funeral Home
Epiphany Jackson, Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Christian Johnson, New Ventures, Inc.
Jim Koutsky, Great Wolf Lodge
April Lock, Sejong Georgia
April Lock, Amwaste LLC
Liam McDonald, Whispering Hills
Haley Merciers, Hills & Dales Estate
Oasis Nichols, City of Hogansville
Lauren Oliver, LaGrange Art Museum
Shelby Redmond, Long & Long CPA
Taylor Scott, Communities In Schools of Georgia in Troup County
Adam Speas, City of LaGrange
Nicole Spivey, Downtown LaGrange Development Authority
Ben Stevens, Biblical History Center
Tanesha Thrash, SouthState Bank
James Vincent, Hogansville Police Department
TJ White, Kia Georgia, Inc.