The Clay County Chamber of Commerce awarded 19 certificates for business leaders who completed its Leadership Class. They were (back, from left) Dominic Antoniello of the Clay Sheriff’s Office, Justin Pierce of Clay County Parks Department and Nick Gardella of Ideal JAX Electrical, (middle, from left) Nate Southerland of SJR State College, Mike Chamberland of The Salvation Army, Alexis Edwards of Challenge Enterprise, Patricia Evans of Capital City Bank, Heather Stewart of the Clay County Supervisor of Elections Office, Tyra Nelson of Ameris Bank, Helana Cormier of Florida Homes Reality and Brian Corson and VyStar Credit Union, (front, from left) Melissa Meeks of 121 Financial, Carolyn Krall of Clay Education Foundation, Dena Collins of Mercy Support Services, Rebecca Padgett of Penney Retirement Community, Debbie Pascoe of Healthy is Beautiful , Ashley Barber, of CCSO and Gina Blume Out of the Box Public Relations. Tina Pugh, HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital and Nichole Redgate of Challenge
Enterprises were not photographed. The Leadership Program gave local business leaders an opportunity for personal growth, a chance to meet and acquire knowledge about historical, military, industrial, medical and governmental operations and their key stakeholders across all corners of Clay County in a nine-month class. Relationships were made to add lifelong value and opportunity among graduates of the class. The next Leadership Clay Class will begin in February. If you are interested, visit claychamber.com/leadership-clay/. You can also contact Chamber President Jon Cantrell at (904) 264-2651.