Mayor Todd Pulse Graduates from WestStar Leadership Program
l-r) Wes Holmes, Tara Joyner, Drew Webb, Todd Pulse, Ryan Griffin, Tom Lannom, A.J. Massey, Alex Wilson, Blake Hopper, Hal Bynum, Kevin Decker, Michael Pitts, Greg Barclay, Lori Matlock, Steve Basar, Brianna Roser and Stephanie Timbes. Not pictured is Jason Roberts.
Hardeman County Mayor Todd Pulse was one of 29 students in the Class of 2024 to graduate from the UT Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program in a ceremony that was held in the Boling University Center’s Duncan Ballroom on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
A reception was followed by dinner, and the graduation ceremony concluded the program. Jake Bynum, chief of staff and WestStar executive director, emceed the annual event.
WestStar classes are chosen by the program’s board of trustees. Selection is based on individual leadership achievements and potential to contribute to West Tennessee’s development. Class members are selected from all occupations and levels of community and regional involvement. The class completes eight sessions covering agriculture and transportation, economic development, energy and environment, public policy issues, education, and tourism.
WestStar was established in 1989 and has graduated 945 class members since the program began. This is the 34th class in the program’s history. Information about the program is available by calling the WestStar Leadership Program at (731) 881-7298.
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