Editor’s Note
Greetings!
As editor, I am pleased to present to you the 2017
Rural Leader Forty under Forty Honorees. The
judges, once more, had the difficult task to select
forty outstanding leaders from Alabama, Florida,
and Georgia.
The leaders represent the rich talent, skill, and vast
knowledge that can be found in small town Amer-
ica. Again, I was extremely impressed with the lev-
el of expertise and accomplishment found among
this year's honorees. Their exemplary service to
the people in small communities is a testament
to their dedication. Without such leaders, who
pour daily back into the essence of communities
abroad, Small Town America would undoubtedly
cease to thrive.
Therefore, I continue to be committed to acknowl-
edging the efforts and contributions of leaders
in small rural communities. I understand all too
well the significance of their efforts. My hope is
that the Forty under 40 Honors encourage young
leaders in the knowledge that what they do each
day matters.
As always, I hope you enjoy this issue and contin-
ue to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Google +, and LinkedIn.
Thanks again for your continual support!
Sincerely,
Kuanita E. Murphy, PhD
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
What you do matters.
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