The Greater Vidalia® Chamber proudly launched the 32nd Class of its prestigious Greater Vidalia® Leadership program with orientation held on Thursday, August 14, and Friday, August 15, 2025. The two-day session began Thursday with engaging activities focused on identifying each participant’s individual leadership style and discovering how those strengths can be used effectively within a team. On Friday, the class reconvened to review the structure of the eight-month program,  gaining insight into upcoming sessions and community tours.

This year’s program will feature in-depth sessions on Agribusiness, Education, Government, Culture and Leisure Services, Health and Social Services, and Economic Development, culminating with a graduation celebration. Each session is designed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the inner workings of the community while encouraging meaningful engagement in areas of personal and professional interest.

The Chamber extends its gratitude to this year’s program co-chairs, Jordan Robins and Clint Hutcheson—both proud graduates of the program—whose leadership and passion for community development will guide the Class of 2025-2026.

Representing a wide range of industries, experiences, and perspectives, this year’s Leadership class is made up of: Lesa Brown, Vidalia City Schools; Ben Cathey, Vidalia Cornerstone Church; Katie Collins, Memorial Health Meadows Hospital; Trey Cranford, Chick-fil-A of Vidalia; Herron Gardner; Jody Gilreath, STS Group; Josh Green, Community Hospice, Inc; Jay Howard, Dot Foods; Jessica Jones, Toombs County Schools; Jansen Killian, The Tillery Firm; Zac Moore, Parlor Marketing; Michael Stanley, Montgomery County Development Authority; Lisa Strickland, Ameris Bank; Scott Tuck, Robert Toombs Christian Academy; Bradley
Williamson, Toombs County Tax Assessors; and Alex Zamorano,Walmart.