On Monday, November 3, 2025, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and its Watauga Leadership Institute presented Passing the Torch: A Dialogue on Leadership Transitions. This program was made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of App State's Walker College of Business and Mast General Store. Our featured guests included:

Dr. Leslie Alexander, Superintendent, Watauga County Schools

Dr. Heather Norris, Chancellor, Appalachian State University

David Ray, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Conservancy

Katie Woodle, President/CEO, Blue Ridge Energy

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