Though I have lived and worked in Lexington County since 1999, my exposure to to the broader community was very limited until I began my participation in Leadership Lexington County in 2002. LLC gave me a broad education about the county- it's history, economy, government, and politics. As a result of my participation in Leadership Lexington County, it has been much easier for me to participate in the county- from the chambers of commerce to the places of business to places of government and politics. Participation in LLC has definitely helped me personally and professionally, and I am grateful.
Chris Smith, Wachovia Mortgage, LLC class of 2002

"I am a native of Lexington County born and raised in the county. I graduated from Clemson in 1964 with a degree in forestry. After traveling around the US, I decided to remain in SC. I started with the Forestry Commission in 1966 and began it's Urban Forestry program in 1973. I then became something of a "tree hugger."
South Carolina has a wonderfully diverse natural environment and Lexington County is unique in that virtually 100% of the land is privately owned. If we are to protect the resources of soil, air, and water, we must do it on property that is owned by someone. I want to be a part of protecting our natural resources. Leadership Lexington, through its broad-based community involvement, has the best possibility of addressing the issues that concern me. "
Rhett Bickley - Alumni, Leadership Lexington County

"The partnerships established by the program are vital to the growth of Lexington County and help improve our area's economic and human conditions.  Leadership Lexington County plays a vital role in our transition to the next century."
Lexington Planning for the Future Board Member

"Leadership Lexington County makes people feel they can make a difference.  The program help us bring our thoughts to the forefront to make things happen."
Christopher M. Sieverdes, PH.D. Director, Palmetto Leadership Clemson University

"Lexington County is a very diverse county with its citizenry representing every walk of life.  Leadership Lexington is the tool by which we can all work together and understand the vast problems of growth which face the county now and which will continue to face us in the future."
Rose Wilkens, Vice President, RPW Publishing Corp., 1995 Leadership Lexington Graduate