Leadership Oak Ridge

Well, yesterday I began an 11 month journey. It involved a room full of mostly strangers. Leadership Oak Ridge is a program coordinated through the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce. It's mission is to inform current and emerging leaders about Oak Ridge and it's issues, and provide them leadership skills development in order to empower them to identify and implement solutions to those community issues. Opening Session started with breakfast and a meet & greet. We were greeted by the Mayor of Oak Ridge and then the Chairman of the Chamber Board. Photos were then taken. A fantastic lunch buffet was served followed by a tour of Oak Ridge hosted by Ray Smith, a local historian. I am honored to be a part of this year's class. I am anxious to learn more about this city with a history. I am also excited for the opportunity to network and build friendships with current and emerging leaders in the Oak Ridge community.