FRANKLIN, Ind. – Leadership Johnson County at Franklin College has transitioned to an independent entity after 30 years of affiliation with Franklin College. It is now simply Leadership Johnson County (LJC), an autonomous 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
“Franklin College is proud to have been the birthplace of Leadership Johnson County, thanks primarily to the leadership of those who envisioned this community extension of the College’s innovative leadership curriculum,” said Franklin College President Kerry N. Prather. “The organization’s incredible growth and impact throughout Johnson County have led to its interest in establishing independent status. Franklin College will continue to proudly support LJC’s impactful work enhancing the education and experience of community leaders.”
Leadership Johnson County was created in 1993 with seed money provided by Public Service Indiana/Cinergy, now Duke Energy. After conducting a community survey the previous year, they discovered that a major concern of Johnson County residents was future leadership. The college housed the program and appointed Franklin College professor Bonnie Pribush as its first program director. She built the LJC at Franklin College program and led it for decades.
The nonprofit will begin its 31st program year in the fall of 2024 with more than 40 participants joining nearly 900 previous graduates.
LJC will relocate to office space within the Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County in New Whiteland. An open house will be announced at a later date.
Courtesy-Leadership Johnson County (LJC)
