Leadership Madison County celebrates graduation of Class of 2026

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Members of the Leadership Madison County Class of 2026 are pictured (l to r), front row: Garland Baugh, Christian Jones, Brandi Gooden, Noelle Stanley and Elizabeth Purcell; back row, Dawn McKenzie, John Davidson, Erin Buchwald, Charles Edmondson, Lisa Cauthen Carmichael, James Permenter and Shalondria Wade Carter. Not pictured:Bradley Edmondson.

Special to The Canton News

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Madison County Class of 2026, recognizing 12 emerging and established leaders who completed the Chamber’s nine-month leadership development program.

Leadership Madison County is designed to identify, educate and motivate current and future leaders by providing participants with an in-depth look at the opportunities, challenges and resources that shape Madison County. Throughout the program, participants attended monthly sessions focused on community leadership, economic development, education, health care, government, public safety and quality of life.
As part of the program, the Class of 2026 completed community service projects benefiting MadCAAP, In His Steps Ministry and the development of the Madison County Resource Booklet. The projects reflect the class’s commitment to serving the community and addressing local needs.

“The Leadership Madison County program continues to foster leaders who are committed to serving and strengthening our community,” said Andy Clark, president of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. “We congratulate the Class of 2026 and look forward to seeing the positive contributions they will continue to make throughout Madison County.”

Applications are now being accepted for the Leadership Madison County Class of 2027.