MARTIN, Tenn. – Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew, Paris Special Schools District Director Dr. Norma Gerrell and Tosh Farms Owner Jamey Tosh of Henry were selected to participate in the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program class of 2020.
Belew serves as the chairperson for the Henry County Prevention Coalition and the National Wild Turkey Federation Jakes Program for Henry County. Belew is a Leadership Henry County graduate and previous recipient of the Trooper of the Year Award for the 8th district, the Henry County 4-H Outstanding Service Award and the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year Award.
Gerrell serves on the boards of the W.G. Rhea Public Library, the Obion County River Regional Library System, Henry County 911 and the University of Tennessee at Martin Educational Leadership Advisory Council. Gerrell is a Leadership Henry County graduate and a recipient of both the Northwest Supervisor of the Year Award and the Union University Distinguished Alumni Award in the field of education.
Tosh, owner and partner of Tosh Farms, is a recipient of the University of Tennessee Horizon Award. He currently serves on the board for the Henry County Medical Center and the UT President’s Council.
Belew, Gerrell and Tosh join 26 other participants from 18 counties at a series of seminars held through June that focus on topics such as economic development, public policy, education and technology.
The WestStar Leadership Program was founded at UT Martin in 1989 and is the state’s oldest and largest regional leadership program. The program equips regional leaders with new skills and knowledge designed to impact the educational, economic and social development of West Tennessee. The program also provides members with a growing network of community-minded people committed to serving the area. Dr. Charley Deal serves as WestStar executive director.
For more information about the WestStar Leadership Program, contact Virginia Grimes, program coordinator, at 731-881-7298.