Sponsored by the Clemson, Easley, and Pickens chambers of commerce, Leadership Pickens County (LPC) is designed to help develop informed and committed leaders for Pickens County. By taking an intensive look at local issues, LPC prepares and motivates participants to provide dynamic leadership within the community. In addition, LPC presents a unique opportunity for class members to foster new working relationships and life-long friendships.
Facilitated by the Leadership Pickens County Board of Regents, the annual program will begin with an Orientation session in August, followed by a Class Retreat in September. After the retreat, monthly full-day sessions are held from October through May, typically on the first Tuesday of each month. These sessions provide a platform for area leaders in sectors such as:
Education
Healthcare
Economic Development
Business & Industry
State & Local Government
Community service
This serves to inform and enlighten participants about the issues and concerns facing Pickens County. The monthly sessions include a combination of guest speakers, tours of facilities, and interactive activities. The program concludes in May with the completion of a class project and a graduation ceremony.
Leadership Pickens County is open to anyone who lives or works in Pickens County. Persons interested in the program may apply directly or be nominated by an employer, member of the chamber, or other individuals or organizations.
Tuition for Leadership Pickens County is $1,100, which covers all materials, food, transportation, and any other related program costs. Payment is by check only and made payable to Leadership Pickens County. In addition, there are three partial scholarships of $550 (half of the full tuition amount), which are awarded based on financial need.
Space is limited.If you wish to apply for scholarship assistance, the deadline to apply is July 01, 2026. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2026.
For questions or more information about the LPC program, please call the Easley Chamber office at (864) 859-2693.
2025 - 2026 LPC Board of Regents Brian Swords, Ph.D., President, Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce Lisa Turnick, President,Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce Bryan Lee, President, Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Adams, Tri-County Technical College Emily Brazinski, Alliance Pickens Artis Bufford, One Church Easley Ethan Cashwell, Pickens County Library System Dr. Antonia Counts, Off The Block Physical Therapy Tasha Gilstrap, Gilstrap Roofing Jonathan Langston, Easley Combined Utilities Brandon McCurley, Fort Hill Natural Gas Authority Meagan Nations, Pickens County Len Newman, Advanced Underground Specialists Alex Rutland, YMCA of Easley, Pickens & Powdersville Jessica Varney, County of Pickens Chris Wilson, The Dream Center of Pickens County
