Join the 1,700 counties and state associations already benefiting from the effectiveness of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Leadership Academy, the 12-week, online leadership program led by General Colin Powell. 

We would like to acknowledge and congratulate the April Oregon county graduates:

  • Benton County Code Compliance Analyst, Rebecca Taylor
  • Benton County Commissioner, Nancy Wyse
  • Benton County IT Director, Adam Loerts
  • Benton County Juvenile Director, Matt Wetherell
  • Klamath County Human Resources Director, Amanda Van Riper
  • Lane County Nurse Manager, Melisa Lyle
  • Lane County Prevention Supervisor, Elisabeth Maxwell
  • Lane County Workforce Supervisor, Deanna Strachan-Wilson 
  • Lane County Quality and Compliance Manager, Lisa Nichols
  • Lincoln County Assistant Personnel Director, Jayleen Cook
  • Tillamook County Chief of Staff, Rachel Hagerty
  • Wasco County Clerk, Lisa Gambee
  • Wasco County Finance Director, Mike Middleton
  • Wasco County Planning Director, Angie Brewer
  • Wasco County Surveyor, Brad Cross
  • Wasco County Treasurer, Elijah Preston

Last chance to enroll for 2021!

Our September Cohort is right around the corner. Join us in investing in the county workforce – empowering them to become better leaders today and into the future.

Click here to learn more and enroll.

Developed by General Colin Powell, the Professional Development Academy and NACo, the High Performance Leadership Academy is an online 12-week program that helps your workforce develop fundamental, practical leadership skills to deliver results for counties and our residents.

Contributed by: Luke Afeman | Professional Development Academy