Two Local Professionals Graduate From WestStar

Madison Endres and Rakaya Humphreys recently graduated from WestStar Leadership.

Endres is marketing manager with the West Tennessee Public Utility District of Huntingdon, graduated June 17 in Jackson as a member of the WestStar Leadership Program’s Class of 2025. She also received the C.P. Boyd Leadership Award, presented to a class member who demonstrates the compassion, leadership and love for West Tennessee exemplified by the late Haywood County educator for whom the award is named. She was voted by her classmates to receive the award.

Humphreys is program director for the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council Head Start program in McKenzie, graduated June 17 in Jackson as a member of the WestStar Leadership Program’s Class of 2025. The University of Tennessee at Martin program held seven sessions from Jan. 30 through June 17 for its 34 participants, including an orientation and the graduation ceremony. WestStar Leadership Program participants learn new leadership skills and develop strategies for assisting communities in solving problems and maximizing potential. The program was established in 1989 and has more than 1,000 graduates. For more information about the WestStar Leadership Program, visit www.utm.edu/weststar or call 731-881-7298. For more information about UT Martin, visit www.utm.edu or call 1-800-829-UTM1 (-8861).