The 2025 Class of Leadership Vance had its graduation ceremony last week, adding 17 individuals to the roster of graduates that has successfully completed the annual program hosted by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce.
Representatives from a wide range of entities – from banking to local government, nonprofits and the faith community – make up the latest group to take part in the comprehensive program that serves as a way to network with others while learning about the county in which they live and work.
The banquet took place on Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Henderson Country Club. Members of the class shared details about the project they undertook as part of the program, and shared a video that showed highlights of their time together.
Here’s a list of the 2025 class and the organization/workplace each represents:
Judy Ayscue – Benchmark Community Bank
David Caudle – Henderson Family YMCA
Tyler Davis – The Daily Dispatch
Jamie Dittmeyer – City of Henderson
Joseph Coleman Falkner – Paddle Consulting Group, LLC
Victoria Glasscock – KerrTar Regional Council of Governments
Darryl Jones – Community Partners of Hope
Hassan Kingsberry – City of Henderson
DeVona E.Kittrell – Vance County Tax Office
Katie Lee – Vance Recovery
Penny McGhee – CornerClean, LLC
Ferdinand Rouse – Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission
Dr. Abidan Shah – Clearview Church
Angela Simmons – Vance-Granville Community College
Charles Turrentine, Jr. – Exquizid Cuts/Pathways 2 Peace
Amber Varner – First National Bank
Donna Young – Maria Parham Health
