2020 R. David Tebben Community Leadership Academy: Week 5

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On Tuesday, February 4th the Leadership Academy met at the Court House. State's Attorney Stu Umhotlz, County Chief Public Defender Luke Taylor and Judge Jerelyn Maher all spoke about their roles in the judicial system and then the group was led on a tour of the courthouse by Julie Young.

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The Leadership Academy met at Excalibur Seasoning on Thursday, February 6th. Tom Hornstein, President/CEO of Excalibur led the group on a tour of the facility and shared the history of Excalibur Seasoning. He also shared with the academy participants some of the growing pains the company has experienced as they have expanded and upgraded their systems and machinery. Excalibur is always a great tour as well as an asset to our community.

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