Leadership Cherokee, a program of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, recently graduated its 27th Anniversary Class. With the completion of this years class, the Alumni count now totals over 550 graduates.

The Class of 2015 selected two of their peers to receive special annual recognitions. The Cristal Stancil Leadership Award honoree was Greg Erdely, Cherokee Fire & Emergency Services. The Bob Frongillo Magic Spark Plug Award was presented to Shane West with Cherokee Fire & Emergency Services. Outgoing 2015 Leadership Cherokee Chair, Jeff Mitchell with South State Bank, was recognized by Incoming Chair, Katie Wise of LGE Community Credit Union.