Leadership Johnston Announces Dr. Martha Jo Asselin as 2026 Leadership Instructor
Johnston County, NC — Leadership Johnston is pleased to announce that Dr. Martha Jo Asselin has been selected to serve as the lead instructor for the 2026 Leadership Johnston program, bringing decades of proven leadership experience, educational expertise, and community development insight to the region’s premier leadership development initiative. Dr. Asselin has dedicated her career to advancing education, cultivating leaders, and strengthening communities. Over the course of her tenure with the State
LEADERSHIP JOHNSTON LAUNCHES CLASS OF 2022
SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA, January 15, 2022— A fully engaged Leadership Johnston program returns to Johnston County this year! The eleven-month program is designed for those who want to learn more about the county while developing and refining leadership skills. Through a variety of personal growth opportunities, individuals will gain a more in-depth understanding of the many facets of Johnston County, build crisis leadership and change management skills, and learn the skills necessary for effectively
Leadership Johnston announces 2021 graduates
Johnston County, NC — Leadership Johnston celebrated its newest graduates at their first meeting on June 24. Despite the challenges of this past year, Leadership Johnston forged ahead under a new format focused on Crisis Leadership. The graduation ceremony held at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum and sponsored by KS Bank, was the first time these class members met in person. This year's graduates include William Brown (Benson Police Department), Melissa Curry (KS Bank, Inc.), Gary Johnson (Town of
