Leadership Jackson & Alumni Association

09/25/2026

Leadership Jackson current class members and LJ alumni spent the morning giving back through our Adopt-a-Mile initiative and helping keep Jackson clean.

We’re proud to see leadership in action, not just inside the classroom, but throughout our community. Thank you to everyone who came out, rolled up their sleeves, and helped make a difference!

09/21/2026

Volunteers needed for the annual Scarlet Rope WingFest!

Help make this year’s event a success by signing up for a volunteer shift. It’s a fun way to get involved, meet great people, and support Scarlet Rope.

Ready to help? Sign up here:

Volunteer experiences that inspire.

09/17/2026

We love hearing Leadership Jackson get a shoutout!

A big thank you to Robin and the Le Bonheur team for continuing to support Leadership Jackson by nominating employees, investing in their leadership development, and helping share the impact of the program.

We’re also incredibly grateful to have Le Bonheur’s presence right here in our community. Partnerships like this are part of what makes Jackson such a special place!

09/11/2026

COPE complete for LJ2026!

They may have arrived as a group of strangers, but they left as friends. Two days of teamwork, a lot of laughs, good conversations, and probably a few stories that will follow this class all year long.

There’s already something special about this group, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the Leadership Jackson journey brings!

09/07/2026

Join LJAA for our next Adopt-a-Mile cleanup!

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM

Come spend a couple of hours with fellow alumni while helping keep our community clean. We’d love to have you join us!

09/03/2026

Leadership Jackson 2026 is officially underway!

Excited to welcome this year’s class as they begin a journey of learning more about our community, building meaningful connections, and growing as leaders along the way.

Looking forward to all that’s ahead for this group!

Congratulations to the 2026 class of Leadership Jackson! Help us in welcoming them!

Rachel Allen, TLM Associates, Inc.
Kirk Arment, Jackson Energy Authority
Heather Bachusz, Toyota Boshoku TN
Robert Bowman, Tim Ferguson Plumbing Air Electric
Hunter Brown, Madison County
Casey Burns, Epulum - Gourmet Your Way
Ryan Easterling, Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority
Laura Flores, Dream Center of Jackson
Syrena Flowers, Le Bonheur Children's
Alex Garrett, Garrett Plumbing & Heating Co.
Scott Gilbert, First Baptist Church (Jackson, TN)
John Grogan, Hiller
Rachel Hardin, Aspell Recovery Center
Kathleen Haugle, Commercial Bank and Trust Company
Michele Hughey, Star Center, Inc.
Adriana Kee, Scarlet Rope Project
Katherine Knight, Leaders Credit Union
Katie Lewis, Coldwell Banker Southern Realty
Jennifer Miles, University of Memphis-Lambuth
Steven Moore, Tennessee Valley Authority
Ashley Mynatt, Flatiron Group Restaurants
Stacie Owens, West Tennessee Healthcare
Holly Richardson, Jackson Police Department
Rachel Ryan, YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South
Caleb Stookey, FirstBank
Thy Tong, The Beauty House of Highland
Elvia Trejo, City Of Jackson Tn
Samantha White, CRS CPAs
LaShonda Williams, Self Employed
Janet Wylie, Jackson Christian School

Read more: https://jacksontn.com/2026-leadership-jackson-class-participants/

07/07/2026

Leadership Jackson nominations and applications close July 15th at 5:00pm!

There's still time to nominate someone who is making a difference in our community and has the potential to grow their leadership impact.

Join the next class of leaders committed to shaping the future of Jackson and Madison County.

07/04/2026

06/30/2026

Curious about Leadership Jackson?

Check out today’s Six in the City interview on YouTube! The lineup featured some outstanding community leaders sharing updates on exciting events happening across our community.
If you’re specifically interested in Leadership Jackson, jump to the 10–15 minute mark to learn more about the program, who it’s for, and why it’s such a meaningful leadership experience.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Lauren or visit our website to learn more.

Host Kristi and Steve talk with guest about events and fun things t...

06/30/2026

“The LJAA quarterly luncheons, fall and spring socials, group service projects, as well as graduation events provide me the opportunity to stay connected and engage with a diverse network of community leaders as well as foster new relationships with new and emerging leaders.”