Summer Alumni Event July 18 - 20

Alumni Weekend Recap | July 18–20, 2025


Our ALDP Weekend brought together alumni and the current 2024-2026 cohort for a meaningful and memorable experience. The weekend kicked off with a guided tour of the RJR Tobacco Company in Tobaccoville, where current participants gained insight into the company's leadership journey, history, and operations.


Saturday began with informative tour of Bottomley Farms, highlighting the intersection of agriculture and leadership. Many of us left amazed at the size and depth of this diversified farming operation. Attendees enjoyed free time to explore the local area before reconnecting at a group dinner at The Depot Restaurant at Cody Creek—a perfect setting for conversation, reflection, and fellowship. As always, we appreciated Dr. Collins and his words of wisdom.


Thank you to Kim LeQuire and Cody Waters for providing us with delicious watermelon on both Friday and Saturday afternoons! It was a cool treat on two very hot days!
People cutting and holding watermelon slices on a bench outside
Man in cap wearing logoed shirt talks with group under an open-sided farm shed
Older man holding and eating a slice of watermelon at a table
Woman and man holding watermelon slices beside bench with cut watermelons outdoors
Large group of people posing in front of a wall reading "PRIDE IN OUR BRANDS"
Two people standing arm‑in‑arm on grass; red‑polo and dark‑shirted person holding water bottle; pickup truck behind

Many thanks to the current cohort and many alumni who attended the summer alumni event. We are grateful for your continued support of our program! 

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Joy Morgan