Name: Amy Carnes Where do you work?: American Cancer Society What’s your job title/what do you do?: Development Manager of Distinguished Events. I’m the staff partner for the Abilene Cattle Baron’s Ball, Wichita Falls Cattle Baron’s Ball, and Finish the Fight Golf Classic. Where are you from? Born and raised in Lubbock. If you’re not from Abilene, how long have you lived in the area and what brought you here? We’ve been back a little over five years. My husband, Daryl, is fro

Name: Cory Clements Where do you work?: Clements Law Firm, PLLC What’s your job title/what do you do?: Attorney Where are you from? Lubbock, Texas If you’re not from Abilene, how long have you lived in the area and what brought you here? I have lived in Abilene since August 2014 What is your favorite thing about living in the Big Country? My favorite thing about living in the Big Country is the people who make up our community. What do you do in your free time? I like to trav

How can I accurately express the emotions stimulated when I hear “Leadership Abilene”? I can’t! This program has brightened life for me in Abilene. It has taught me how to get plugged in to areas where I belong and that make a difference in this community. It has brought strong friendships into my life. It has helped frame my professional identity and formulate its trajectory. Leadership Abilene is a program designed to give you an in-depth look into the City of Abilene inclu