New leadership class begins with county session

The 2024 class of Leadership Gillespie County convened at the Gillespie County Courthouse during their first session on Sept. 6. Pictured are class members, front row from left, Heather McCarver, Shelby Collier, Robin Barnes, Casie Ward, Kelby Berry, Emily Mochan, Jacob Schelski; middle row, Shane Harvey, Justin Calhoun, Mike Bolick, Braxton Roemer, Amber Saidler, Ann Duecker, DeDe Threadgill; back row, Kyna Stys, Ashley Seelig, Scott Hudson and Robert Schwing. Not pictured is Reid Cain. – Submitted photo

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September 13, 2023

The 2024 class of Leadership Gillespie County (LGC) met on Sept. 6 at 8 a.m. for their first session with a focus on local government. Before kicking off a full day of presentations, the class had a breakfast provided by Reeh Law Firm.

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