Leadership Montgomery County

06/17/2026

Members of the LMC Executive Board recently attended the 2026 Kentucky Regional Community Leadership Programs Network Summit. The event provided valuable professional development opportunities, discussions on leadership and community engagement, and a chance to connect with peers from leadership programs across the region.

05/07/2026

The application for the LMC Class of 2027 is now open! Visit leadmontgomeryky.org to apply today! Applications are due by Friday, May 29.

04/29/2026

We’re excited to announce that applications for the LMC Class of 2027 are now open! 🎉
If you’re looking to grow as a leader, build connections, and make an impact in our community, we encourage you to apply. ✨

Please click the link to complete this form.

04/24/2026

Congratulations to the LMC Class of 2026! We had fun celebrating your achievement at last night’s graduation ceremony. Special thank you to Barry Frazier for providing our keynote address.

04/16/2026

A great capstone session for the LMC Class of 2026! Congratulations on an incredible year. See you next week at graduation!

03/23/2026

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03/12/2026

Great day for Leadership Montgomery County on our Industry Day!

We visited the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development office, Olympic Steel, RIP Technologies, Neogen, and BMC Contracting to learn more about the industries driving growth in our community. We also enjoyed lunch featuring guest speaker Rocky Adkins and a check presentation of $600,000 in KDPI funds to the Montgomery County Fiscal Court. We even got to drive by the future home of the new Walters Industrial Park, which will be an exciting addition to Montgomery County’s continued growth.

A big thank you to Jason Rainey, Executive Director of Mt. Sterling–Montgomery Co. Economic Development, for hosting the day and sharing valuable insight on the progress and opportunities happening in Montgomery County. Also, thank you to RIP Technologies for stepping in last minute to let us visit — and Sunny the golden retriever was definitely a highlight of the day!

Grateful for the chance to see firsthand the innovation, investment, and leadership that continue to move our community forward.

02/22/2026

🍼 Community Baby Shower 🍼

The LMC Class of 2026 is hosting a baby shower to support new and expectant moms in our community!

📅 Friday, March 20
⏰ 1:00-3:00 PM
📍 New Beginnings Pregnancy & Resource Center
506 N. Maysville St., Suite 2, Mt. Sterling, KY

Help us spread the word. 💗

02/12/2026

Leadership Montgomery County had an outstanding State Government Day in Frankfort! It was a full day of learning, connection, and firsthand insight into how state leadership and policy directly impact our local communities.

We are incredibly grateful to the Kentucky Chamber for their warm hospitality, especially Amy Cloud and Annie Santos for helping make the day so welcoming and impactful. A special thank you to Representative David Hale and Senator Greg Elkins for taking time out of their busy schedules to speak with our class and provide insight into the legislative process and state priorities. We also appreciate the team at the Kentucky Treasury for hosting us and sharing their expertise. Lunch at Serafini featured guest speaker Kristina Slattery with the Cabinet for Economic Development, who offered a powerful look at economic growth and opportunity across the Commonwealth. We closed the day with a behind-the-scenes tour of Buffalo Trace Distillery, gaining a deeper appreciation for Kentucky’s rich heritage and the vital role the bourbon industry plays in driving our state’s economy and tourism.

Days like this energize our class and strengthen our commitment to leading and serving Montgomery County well!

01/08/2026

Today LMC class of 2026 participated in Local Government Day. Here are some pictures taken throughout the day.

Thank you to Mayor Al Botts, Sheriff David Charles, County Clerk Chris Cockrell, Circuit Clerk Tanya Terry, County Attorney Keith Craycraft, Commonwealth Attorney Ashton McKenzie, District Judge Don Blair, public works director Nathan Boston, Fire Chief Mike Mosbey and Zach Adams, Chief Jailer Beth Willoughby and Police Chief Aaron Noel. Each of you made today a success.