How It All Began:
Founder Jim Brown
The idea for Leadership Rutherford grew out of an experience with a leadership program in Ohio. While Leadership Rutherford Founder Jim Brown was working in Ohio, he participated in the start of a leadership training program called Project Leadership of Huron County.
When he arrived in Rutherford County in 1998, he saw that the county did not have a program. Already a member of the Forest City Lions Club, he approached the club in 1999, suggesting the club consider sponsoring such a project. When the club agreed, Brown approached the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce to become a partner and co-sponsor. After he made a presentation to the board, and with the enthusiastic help of Chamber Executive Director Bill Hall, the chamber agreed. With Hall's help, Brown recruited a board of directors for the project.
The first class met during the first eight months of 2000. There were 11 graduates. The next class began in August of 2000. The program now runs from each September through May and contains 16-22 participants. Through the years the program has benefited from loyal supporters, including the Stonecutter Foundation, Mastercraft, Cone Mills, Rutherford Hospital, The Daily Courier, United Southern Industries, and Tanner Cos., LLC.
If you are interested in becoming a supporter of Leadership Rutherford contact one of our board members for more information.
When he arrived in Rutherford County in 1998, he saw that the county did not have a program. Already a member of the Forest City Lions Club, he approached the club in 1999, suggesting the club consider sponsoring such a project. When the club agreed, Brown approached the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce to become a partner and co-sponsor. After he made a presentation to the board, and with the enthusiastic help of Chamber Executive Director Bill Hall, the chamber agreed. With Hall's help, Brown recruited a board of directors for the project.
The first class met during the first eight months of 2000. There were 11 graduates. The next class began in August of 2000. The program now runs from each September through May and contains 16-22 participants. Through the years the program has benefited from loyal supporters, including the Stonecutter Foundation, Mastercraft, Cone Mills, Rutherford Hospital, The Daily Courier, United Southern Industries, and Tanner Cos., LLC.
If you are interested in becoming a supporter of Leadership Rutherford contact one of our board members for more information.
Making History
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Our current facilitator is Linc McDaniel. Linc began facilitating Leadership Rutherford in 2015 after graduating from the program in 2012. Since taking the position, Linc has planned and provided important, informational, and action-packed sessions for each group. She loves her county (and her job), and hopes to instill that same passion for Rutherford County in each and every graduate of the class. Linc graduated from R-S Central High School, Isothermal Community College, UNC Asheville, and Clemson University. She has her Master's in Business Administration. Linc is a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Linc is married to her high school sweetheart, Rob McDaniel. Together they have three children: Mayden McDaniel (Leadership Rutherford and R-S Central Alumna), Macy McDaniel, and Owen McDaniel. |
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Current Facilitator: Linc McDaniel
Leadership Rutherford
PO Box 794
Forest City, NC 28043
Phone: (828) 289-3741
PO Box 794
Forest City, NC 28043
Phone: (828) 289-3741
