Southeast Kentucky Chamber Holds Opening Retreat for Patton Leadership Institute Class of 2024

PIKEVILLE, KY (October 16, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the opening retreat for the Patton Leadership Institute (PLI), Class of 2024 on October 5-6, 2023. The retreat was held at Breaks Interstate Park with Chamber President & CEO, Jordan Gibson and Culture Docs Chief Engagement Officer, Jeff Peden as facilitators.

The retreat featured workshops that taught participants about effective communication, regional history, and an overview of the Breaks Interstate Park. There was also a guided hike where participants embarked on an immersive journey through the park's rich biodiversity. The hike not only provided a unique bonding experience but also reinforced PLI’s commitment to holistic leadership development.

The opening retreat also allowed time for networking opportunities, as well as teambuilding games to foster community within the cohort.

PLI remains dedicated to fostering leadership skills and empowering individuals to create meaningful change. By immersing participants in such experiences, the program ensures participants gain practical knowledge and insights that can be applied in their future endeavors.
 

Patton Leadership Institute Class of 2024 includes:

· Katie Belt – Southeast Kentucky Chamber

· Madi Bentley – Double Kwik

· Derrick Bevins – Appalachian Regional Healthcare – Tug Valley

· Emily Burke – Addiction Recovery Care

· Annie Carter – Pikeville Medical Center

· Amy Charles – University of Pikeville

· Sarah Deal – Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky

· Renee Drane – Food City

· Shane Ford – Food City

· Jessica Gambill – Big Sandy Community & Technical College

· Emily Hall – Double Kwik

· Jimbo Howard – Food City

· Helen Ibeawuchi – University of Pikeville

· Steven Jackson – University of Pikeville

· Sam Keathley – Appalachian Wireless

· Laken Meade – Big Sandy Health Care

· Blake Moss – Big Sandy Area Development District

· Brandi Murriell – Addiction Recovery Care

· Lecia Nelson – Appalachian Wireless

· Nicole Newsom – Pikeville Medical Center

· Brandon Parsons – Addiction Recovery Care

· Cody Prater – Peoples Bank

· Jasmine Sauceda-Izbrand – Big Sandy Community & Technical College

· Harold Smith – Community Trust Bank

· Cheyenne Sowards – University of Pikeville

Patton Leadership Institute is sponsored by Food City, Appalachian Wireless, Kentucky Power, and the University of Pikeville.

For more information about the Chamber or Patton Leadership Institute visit them online at www.sekchamber.com or call 606.432.5504.

The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is located at 178 College Street in Pikeville and serves more than 500 businesses in eight Eastern Kentucky Counties: Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike. The Chamber’s mission is to serve the businesses of Southeastern Kentucky through a commitment to networking, advocacy, education, and collaboration as we partner together to enhance the business climate in our region.

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