The City of Statesboro is currently facing a unique opportunity to recruit and retain employees while simultaneously nurturing the growth of existing high-potential employees.
In the Spring of 2024, the City’s Human Resources Department presented a plan to City leadership to establish the “Emerging Leaders Academy,” a six-month leadership development program designed to upskill employees for future leadership roles within the organization.
The inaugural employee class met monthly from August 2024 to January 2025. Session topics included: Building a Team Culture, Performance Management Fundamentals, Communication Strategies, Ethics and Compliance, Understanding Municipal Government, and Individual Development Plans.
A graduation ceremony was held for the Emerging Leaders Academy participants on January 17th. The following employees graduated from the inaugural class:
- Jared Akins – Police
- Matt Aycock – Public Utilities
- Nick Boggs – Public Utilities
- Krista Cooper – Finance
- Tim Grams – Fire
- Glenn Green – Public Utilities
- Robbie Jordan – Planning & Development
- Richard Marshall – Public Works & Engineering
- Marty McClain – Central Services
- David Moyer – Public Works & Engineering
- Darrell Perkins – Public Utilities
- Spencer Rowe – Fire
- Andrew Samples – Police
- Richard Smiley – Public Works & Engineering
- Justin Taylor – Fire
- Marcos Trejo – Public Works & Engineering
- Justin Williams – Planning & Development
The City of Statesboro applauds the inaugural Emerging Leaders Academy graduates’ commitment to continued learning and advancement.
